Animal Care

The Mission of the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center to educate the public through tours and programs about the importance of Wolves, Coyotes, and Foxes to our eco-system, educate the public about the importance of Preservation and Conservation of the forests, land, and water that supports wildlife, flora, and fauna for future generations to enjoy, and provide natural habitats and exceptional lives for the animals entrusted to our care since they cannot live in the wild. The Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center is one of very few sanctuaries in the United States which has been certified by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). With this title we are able to go beyond education and into application. CWWC actively participates in the Species Survival Program by providing a home to Mexican Grey Wolves and Swift Foxes. We also practice conservation in the sanctuary’s daily life by using environmentally friendly ink, biodegradable trash bags, participating in recycling programs, and ‰adopting Twin Rocks Road to keep it trash free.

Frisky’s is a non-profit Wildlife Rehabilitation center located in Howard County, MD. We are a rescue center and home to primates and other small exotics who have been kept as pets and are no longer able to live with their owners. We are an Adoption Center for Domestic pets (mostly birds, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs — NO dogs and cats) that have been given up on for one reason or another by their owners.

C-A-L-F We are a Vegan Cafe and separate Animal Sanctuary. We are self funded and rely on support from YOU the people to keep going. We are joining forces with other likeminded Animal rights beings and working as a team….UNITED we can achieve more. Its about helping each other to reach out to those who are VOICELESS. NON Profit, infact in debt for the cause, money is the root of all evil, yet in the right hands it could mean life and education to the masses. The address is for the sanctuary’s café, as they do not allow visitors for now.

A forever home for previously unwanted animals. To help Fiona please check out the links on the wall – donations can be made to fiona@towerhillstables.com Fiona Oakes cares for around 400 rescued animals including 30 dogs & 52 horses. This is not what Fiona does for a living, she takes no income nor expenses from any donations. Fiona is a retained fire-fighter & elite marathon runner (ex Olympic athelete) and her partner works for a bank. Each month Fiona has to find over £8000 to feed all the rescues – please help her. Mission: To provide a home for life, care and medical attention when necessary to the 400 animals at the Sanctuary and when the time comes dignity in death. Also to promote a cruelty free lifestyle achieved through appearences in documentaries & Fiona’s marathon results which demonstrate that as a Vegan, Fiona is an incredibly strong athlete with trememdous endurance.

Located in Woodstock, NY, Woodstock Farm Sanctuary is one of the country’s most recognized and respected sanctuaries for farmed animals. It is where animals who once knew pain, suffering, fear and loss, now know healing, safety, love and trust. At the heart of their mission is the hands-on work of rescuing, rehabilitating and caring for farmed animal refugees while advocating on behalf of farmed animals everywhere through educational tours and outreach events. We are a place where visitors can come face to face with the animals they may only know as dinner and learn about the devastating effects of modern-day agribusiness on the animals, the environment and human health. Here you can frolic with goats in a large open pasture, sit down with a pig who wants nothing more than a belly rub, cuddle with chickens who seek out your attention or get nuzzled by some very friendly sheep! WFAS is not just for vegetarians and vegan but for anyone who is curious to get to know individual farm animals, observe their natural behaviors, learn more about how their brethren live on factory farms and just spend time around animals you probably don’t get to see day-to-day.

Since 1992, The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada has been a refuge for donkeys, mules and hinnies who have been neglected or abused, or who can no longer be cared for by their owners. The Sanctuary rescues the donkey with hooves so long it lives in constant pain and cannot walk. It saves a terrified mule shivering in a pen in a slaughterhouse. It offers a home to a much-loved donkey whose aging owners can no longer provide adequate care. At the Sanctuary, the animals are provided a welcome and often life-saving peaceful haven after years of suffering and neglect. The Sanctuary is 100 acres of tranquility, in which we strive to live in peaceful harmony with the animals we have rescued. It is our mission to ensure the animals who come to live out the remainder of their lives with us are surrounded by love, dignity, and the respect they richly deserve. The Sanctuary Farm, and our satellite Foster Farms, have provided a safe home for rescued animals for more than 17 years. We are a not-for-profit charity, funded entirely by private donations. At present, 74 equines (donkeys, mules and hinnies belong to the equine family, for those who may not know) reside at our main farm, and 30 are in care at our foster farms. We feel fortunate to be in proximity to such gentle souls day after day. We’re also advocates for humane education, and provide a number of education programs to all elementary and high school grade levels. One of the questions we regularly get, from visitors, from people in conversation, indeed, even from our friends and family, is: why donkeys? We provide a simple answer to this question – ‘Because it’s necessary’. It is necessary because, as one of our staff members puts it, the donkey is the forgotten equine, too often a subject of ridicule, and too often as well considered disposable at the end of its working life. Donkeys are often abused and neglected, and, once no longer wanted, placed into an equine auction. Then, if a buyer is not available at the moment of sale, the animal is sold to a slaughterhouse. Whenever possible, we put an end to this inhumane cycle in which equines are bred, bought and sold over and over, and then disposed of callously. We provide a sanctuary for these animals, where they may live out their lives naturally, in peace, and without obligation to humans.Because we believe in the value of animal life, and because in particular at our Sanctuary – we believe in the value of the lives of the no-longer-forgotten equine. That is why donkeys.

Founded by Sanguden “Lek” Chailert and her partner, Elephant Nature Park is a unique conservation project set in the Chiang Mai Province in Northern Thailand. The park is dedicated to providing a sanctuary for former captive working elephants, as well as other animals. The park aims to protect and encourage a natural existence for elephants and other animals that have been innocent victims of abuse and exploitation. Volunteers and visitors can help heal the scars. We offer day and overnight visits.

Farm Sanctuary was founded in 1986 to combat the abuses of factory farming and encourage a new awareness and understanding about farm animals. Today, Farm Sanctuary is the nation’s largest and most effective farm animal rescue and protection organization. We have rescued thousands of animals and cared for them at our sanctuaries in Watkins Glen, New York; Northern California (Orland); and the Los Angeles area. At Farm Sanctuary, these animals are our friends, not our food. We educate millions of people about their plight and the effects of factory farming on our health and environment. We advocate for laws and policies to prevent suffering and promote compassion, and we reach out to legislators and businesses to bring about institutional reforms. Farm Sanctuary is committed to ending cruelty to farm animals and promoting compassionate vegan living through rescue, education, and advocacy efforts. Please join us. A compassionate world begins with you!

The Pig Preserve Life on Their Terms High in the Cumberland Mountains of Middle Tennessee, sits a beautiful piece of land… 100-acres of rolling hills with lush pastures; deep woods full of oaks, maples and nut trees; and four spring-fed ponds. If you listen carefully, you will hear the soft, deep, guttural grunts and “oofs” of small groups of pigs as they meander slowly down the holler to the big pond. Here they will spend the warm afternoon swimming and lounging peacefully in the cool mud on the banks… a tranquil scene rarely spoiled by the presence of humans. Welcome to The Pig Preserve. This peaceful sanctuary is home to almost 125 rescued pigs: miniature; feral; and a large number of farms pigs from babies to 1200 pound adults. The Pig Preserve is a very different kind of sanctuary. Here rescued pigs are allowed and encouraged to live their lives as pigs…just as nature intended. Each pig has access to the entire 100 acres. The pigs form their own social groups and each group is provided a large shelter. The shelters are placed in the area where each social group has chosen to live. They have but one responsibility here: to be pigs. The Pig Preserve is operated by Rich and Laura Hoyle, who both have over 25 years of experience in the rescue and care of pigs of all breeds. As sanctuary director and primary animal caregiver, Rich is spending his retirement years making sure each and every animal has the opportunity to thrive and enjoy life to the fullest. Before ‘retiring’ to create his dream for the pigs, Rich was a dedicated US Marine, Vietnam veteran, firefighter, EMT and Fire Chief. He is an unlikely choice to spend the twilight of his life saving and working with abused and abandoned pigs…but his dedication to them is total and complete and his love for these much-maligned animals is an all-consuming passion. His wife, Laura, is a true partner in the sanctuary and pitches in around The Preserve as much as her five-six day a week work schedule permits. This small all-volunteer, mom and pop run sanctuary is a tiny slice of heaven on earth not only for the 125 pigs, but also for the 8 dogs, 17 cats, and the teeming wildlife population. Sanctuary is extended to all living creatures at The Pig Preserve. Advocating a vegan lifestyle, we strive to promote kindness to all through education, outreach, and by sharing stories of the many individual beings that call The Preserve home. The ecology and natural sustainability of the sanctuary’s ecosystem is also extremely important to the Hoyles. Each year they repair the pastures and replant natural grasses. In addition, the sanctuary has undertaken an aggressive tree planting program, including apple and nut trees, which eventually will help sustain the pigs on a natural diet. Our original sanctuary, called Mini-Pigs, Inc. was founded in Culpeper, VA over 20 years ago. At first, the sanctuary only rescued potbellied/miniature pigs. As we began accepting the larger farm pig breeds, we soon realized the nomadic and social nature of these gentle giants and the concept of a preserve began to unfold. In April of 2006, the Hoyles dissolved 17 acre Mini-Pigs, Inc., relocated to 100 beautiful acres in Tennessee, and The Pig Preserve began. Many of the animals arriving at the sanctuary come to us with histories of terrible abuses at the hands of humans. But, within a short time, virtually every animal here has learned to trust the caretakers and has responded positively to the life style and environment that The Pig Preserve offers. Our animals are healthy, safe, happy and extremely content. Many go on to live long and happy lives…lives far exceeding what is considered normal for a pig. This tells us that The Pig Preserve is doing something right and good. We are hopeful that more farmed animal sanctuaries will adopt our preserve model in the future. Donations and sponsors are greatly appreciated and the only way we can take in new pigs. Please consider supporting all we do here for these happy and healthy gentle giants.  

Tierra de Animales sanctuary was founded in March 2011 as a refuge for Cancun’s forgotten and abandoned street dogs, or ‘perros callejeros’. Animals rescued from the streets now have a safe place to call home, and a place to heal from the unfortunate circumstances that left them alone and abandoned. Dogs who once had virtually no chance of survival , those that have been injured and abused, and those who are simply abandoned or born on the streets….now all have a second chance at a better life. Animals rescued by Tierra de Animales receive immediate medical attention, love and care, and friendship with other dogs who all have similar histories. All of our dogs are sterilized, as we believe it is vital to breaking the cycle of animal homelessness and suffering. Our mission at TdA is to rescue, rehabilitate, sterilize, socialize and adopt our dogs to forever homes.….please join our cause and help us in this important mission. At Tierra de Animales, we offer plenty of wide open area for the dogs to run and play, outdoor runs for dogs that need to remain kenneled, and separate interior special needs kennels and a bathing area. Many of the dogs that we rescue are injured and sick, and require much care. Currently we are constructing a large quarantine and admittance area to accommodate all of the dogs that arrive injured and sick…we need your help to complete construction…we are overflowing with dogs that need medical attention and quarantine. The next phase of construction will be more outdoor ‘living’ areas and an onsite sterilization/health clinic. The founding of TdA has been a enormous labor of love to transform undeveloped jungle land into what we are today, and we are still growing… Tierra de Animales relies solely on personal donations to operate, and we need and ask for your support. Help us give dignity and respect to the lives of these dogs…they only ask for love and a chance to be happy.

Animaux en Péril accueille, dans son refuge de Meslin l’Evêque, des chevaux, poneys, ânes, chèvres, cochons, moutons, lapins, poules, oies, canards et même… des lamas!

The Happy Herd Farm Sanctuary provides a forever home for all types of animals rescued from the farming industry. They will live out their entire lives in a beautiful natural setting treated with kindness and respect. It all started with Desi Moo Moo our first calf, rescued from the dairy industry at a week old. His future was confinement in a veal crate and slaughter at 3 months. He would never eat grass or play with another calf. When he was just 2 weeks old we rescued our pink pig Lucy, a tiny piglet and the two immediately bonded and became life long friends. As Desi got bigger they both joined Baby the donkey and her best friend Betty Big Nose, grazing in a huge field. One year later we rescued another two male calves from slaughter, Scooter and Sparky, and we officially announced our home The Happy Herd in 2014! The Happy Herd is located in the beautiful Fraser Valley, outside Vancouver, B.C. Canada, on 4 acres. The feeling that anyone who visits gets is just a calm, safe place and the animals that arrive seem to feel it too.We are thrilled just how many kind and caring people have found us and want to share this experience.

Pig Village The aim of Pig Village is to work with as many people as possible to inspire them to make change within their own life and we want to work with the animals to achieve this. Currently Pig Village is home to pigs, obviously, horses, donkeys, goats, geese and more and each one of them can be included in the long term plan to help us help others to open their minds. With the horses we want to bring in a horse whisperer who can work with people on their own issues but also to show people how to connect with a horse, to understand the horse and achieve a connection that does not involve “breaking” a horse or beating them with a stick. We want this to be open to as many people as possible, including children, but to include the locals to educate them on a new way of training. The animals here at Pig Village are all friendly and we cannot see a better way to introduce children to animals than those who want to meet humans too! We want them to meet the animals and build the connection between animals and food and make the right decision. Ultimately we would like to build a centre where people can come to learn about animal handling, organic food growing, vegan cooking classes, team building events and speakers to come in from all over the world to speak, train and educate. We want the centre to be open to everyone, of all ages, to reach as many people as possible so that the animals who live here can be responsible for change. We want to grow as much food as possible, for the animals and humans, to share organic methods, to encourage people to come and collect the organic manure the animals produce to put onto their lands, to talk to people about the importance of organic, healthy food for animals and humans. We want to bring more animals here to help spread this message and we want to develop areas to demonstrate how animals like to live for example, we want to build a big pond for our geese, introduce ducks and allow people to see them at their happiest. This will become a full operational animal sanctuary that everyone can enjoy and learn from whilst at the same time, supporting the animals and helping us save more.

Your 1-stop pet adoption and animal assistance agency, serving the City of Los Angeles in six locations. Our mission is to promote and protect the health, safety and welfare of animals and people. East Valley Shelter Serving the following neighborhoods: Arleta, Mission Hills, North Hollywood, Pacoima, Panorama City, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Sun Valley, Sunland-Tujunga, Sylmar, Toluca Lake, Valley Glen, Valley Village, Van Nuys. Outside the city limits, for such communities as Burbank, Glendale and San Fernando, East Valley is the closest LAAS shelter. Spay/Neuter Clinic on site.

Villalobos Rescue Center is a rescue, rehabilitation and placement facility for abused and abandoned Pit Bulls. VRC works ceaselessly to give Pit Bulls another chance in life. Each and EVERY dog taken in, gets spayed or neutered, and given any medical treatment necessary. We work patiently to re-acclimatize fearful dogs to the loving care of a human, so that they may eventually be adopted. Villalobos Rescue Center is featured on Animal Planet’s “Pit Bulls & Parolees.”

Kindred Spirits Sanctuary was founded in late 2003 in response to an overwhelming need for farm animal sanctuaries. Farm animals are exploited every day in our society, and are subject to some of the most horrendous forms of harassment, abuse and neglect. Industrialized or factory farming operates on the basic premise that farm animals are mere commodities, not thinking, feeling beings. Animals that exist in these factories suffer in silence, and it’s our mission to change that! Kindred Spirits is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to ending the abuse and suffering of farm animals through direct rescue, advocacy, and education. We seek to provide a place where people can connect with these sentient beings and discover their unique (and often humorous!) personalities. At Kindred Spirits, farm animals are our friends, not our food. We are passionate about helping others form bonds with these remarkable animals, and gladly give tours on scheduled days! Kindred Spirits Sanctuary invites you to come and give a pig a belly rub, or get a kiss from a cow! Volunteers are also welcome to join our “Work Parties” and are invaluable to our rescue work! The Sanctuary is located on 36 beautiful acres in Ocala, Florida. The 140 sanctuary residents receive around-the-clock care, high quality diets, spacious barns, and green pastures in which to laze and graze. Most importantly, they are treated as individuals and given a loving, peaceful environment where they can live without pain, hunger, or fear of exploitation for their natural lives.

The Italian Horse Protection Association (IHP) is a nonprofit rescue center for abused and confiscated horses in Alberi, Italy. Their sanctuary and rehabilitation center sits on 16 acres of land where their residents live freely. Volunteer opportunities are available for travelers, who can stay in the IHP on-site accommodations, and work with and care for the horses who call this place home.

The Sacred Monkey Forest of Padangtegal (Ubud) is owned by the village of Padangtegal. Village members serve on the Sacred Monkey Forest’s governing council (The Padangtegal Wenara Wana Foundation). The Padangtegal Wenara Wana Foundation has historically strived to develop and implement management objectives that will both maintain the sacred integrity of the monkey forest and promote the monkey forest as a sacred site that is open to visitors from around the world. In 1986, only 800 people per month (on average) were visiting the Sacred Monkey Forest of Padangtegal. Today, it is not uncommon for the monkey forest to host 15,000 visitors per month. Although the Padangtegal Wenara Wana Foundation welcomes the fact that a growing number of tourists are choosing to visit the Sacred Monkey Forest of Padangtegal, the Padangtegal Wenara Wana Foundation also recognizes that tourism can have negative impacts on the monkey forest’s natural and cultural resources. As a result, some of the primary objectives of the Padangtegal Wenara Wana Foundation include: * Educating people about the importance of conserving the Sacred Monkey Forest’s natural and cultural resources. * Maintaining a team of highly trained staff members that are responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Sacred Monkey Forest. * Monitoring and whenever necessary restoring the integrity of the Sacred Monkey Forest’s natural and cultural resources.

Essex-based non-profit organization caring for sick, unwanted and mistreated animals. Caring for sick, unwanted and mistreated animals since 1983. They also have a 100% vegan tearoom on site.

BEES – Burm and Emily’s Elephant Sanctuary is a home for old,injured and retired elephants needing rest and/or permenant care. At BEES we give elephants a chance to live free and to just be elephants. BEES provide an alternative for elephants and their owners to move away from the busy city life and hardships of trekking by providing a retirement home for elephants and a place were elephants can live free and have a good rest in a natural environment. BEES works to raise awareness and to join many others in the hope to bring an end to the suffering and exploitation of the elephants. There are over 4,000 registered captive elephants in Thailand that suffer everyday in the tourism industry being used for entertainment and trekking. Little do the tourists know that the $$$ are funding the continued exploitation and ultimately the suffering of these beautiful and majestic creatures. Located just 2.5hrs drive South-West of Chiang Mai, amongst beautiful mountain scenery and lush countryside, BEES is a local family and community based project. Situated in a valley in Maechaem, we have breath taking views of Doi Inthanon the highest mountain in Thailand. This is a place where you might just find yourself lost in the moment. Experience elephants in a natural environment that stimulates their inherent wild behaviors…. Something well deserved as these elephants have spent their entire lives in the logging or tourism trekking industry before finally arriving at BEES. Join our Volunteer Program or short stay guest programs, experience living the Thai way in our unique traditional Thai style rooms (a mattress and mosquito net on the floor), enjoy refreshing cold showers after a warm days work and be rewarded by the sight of these beautiful creatures getting a better life. Get up close and personal and learn about elephants from a different perspective and help us bring an end to the abuse and exploitation of these majestic creatures.

The World’s Largest Carnivore Sanctuary – With More Than 400 Rescued Lions, Tigers, Bears, Wolves And Other Large Carnivores Living And Roaming Freely On 720 Acres. Saving one animal may not change the world…But surely, for that one animal…The world will change forever!

Colorado Animal Rescue (C.A.R.E.) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal shelter serving Colorado’s Garfield County. Our mission is to provide safety and care for homeless and abandoned animals and education for the pet-owning public. We make every effort to place animals in loving homes, to encourage population control and to promote responsible pet ownership. Colorado Animal Rescue places hundreds of homeless animals into loving homes each year. Our adoption process carefully matches companion pets to the best possible home. We strive for 100% placement of adoptable animals with a knowledgeable staff to assist you with your new pet.

The Humane Society of Boulder Valley provides shelter and care to more than 7,000 animals each year, with 92 percent of these animals being successfully adopted or reunited with their guardians. Our success rates are enhanced by our behavior modification program, which helps shelter dogs and cats overcome behavior problems, and our shelter medicine program, providing quality and compassionate medical services to shelter animals. Our successful adoption programs allow us the ability to open our doors to thousands of animals due to overcrowding or lack of resources in other shelters throughout our region. The transfer program also enables us to offer a greater variety of animals to our adoption clients. Every year we partner with over 55 other animal welfare agencies to provide more care and services for homeless pets. Along with our shelter, foster program and adoption services, the Humane Society of Boulder Valley operates a full-service veterinary clinic, the Sonnyside Retail Store and a Thrift and Gift Shop. Our reward-based, positive reinforcement training and behavioral courses touch the lives of more than 5,000 clients each year. All of these services are open to the public. The Humane Society of Boulder Valley is a private, nonprofit organization that relies on donations from our generous supporters. We are not operated or funded by any national humane groups or governmental agencies and must rely on contributions to bring our services to the community.

The Dumb Friends League has one of the highest placement rates of homeless pets in the country among shelters of our size. In the last year alone, 17,656 pets and 88 equines were adopted, reunited or transferred to placement partners or impounding agencies. Our goal, by 2018 or sooner, is to reach a 90 percent or greater placement rate for all cats and dogs that come to us for rehoming. We are already way ahead of schedule. Every day, we strive to increase the number of pets saved through our “humane equation.” The Dumb Friends League has no set time limit for how long a pet can remain in our care. We use veterinary services, behavior programs, foster programs, special-needs adoption programs and placement partners to give as many pets as possible a second chance at a happy life in a new home. The Dumb Friends League is a no-suffering organization. They strive to relieve animal suffering, always keeping in mind the needs of the animal first. In some cases, this may lead to euthanasia, and may be at the request of pet owners who do not have or cannot afford veterinary care. At no time do we take the ending of a pet’s life lightly. Our staff devotes itself, just as a loving owner or veterinarian would, to treating each pet as a unique living being that deserves respect, care and love. We do not euthanize healthy animals. The Dumb Friends League is a preventative organization. They know, that to reduce the number of homeless pets entering our doors, we must focus on preventative measures. In our shelters, we microchip and spay/neuter the pets in our care. In the community, we offer subsidized spay/neuter services to underserved areas through the metro area, teach compassion and understanding of animals through our humane education programs, and work in conjunction with law enforcement to stop abuse and educate pet owners on responsible pet ownership. To better reach and impact our community, the Dumb Friends League is a proud partner of the Metro Denver Shelter Alliance (MDSA), a coalition of 25 public and private shelters, rescue groups and other animal-service providers committed to saving pets and fostering responsible pet ownership and regular veterinary care. By coming together as an alliance, we are able to place as many shelter and rescue animals as possible into loving homes within the far-reaching areas we serve.

The animals at Peaceful Prairie Sanctuary come in all different sizes and shapes but they all share the same need. The need for a safe loving home and caretakers who respect the lives of each individual animal. Whether a domestic duck or goose has been dumped on a pond, or a potbelly pig has become “inconvenient,” Peaceful Prairie Sanctuary provides lifelong care for these castoffs. They join the many rescued farm animals who had been exploited and used in agribusiness.

Home to sheep, pigs, turkeys, a cow, ducks, chickens, dogs, cats, deer, tortoises, geese, rabbits, goats, donkeys and guinea pigs, Leilani Farm Sanctuary is located on a lush 8-acre farm in Haiku, Maui. It is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization created to provide shelter and care for abused animals, and humane education to the community. Our goal is to awaken the compassion in every visitor. Connecting with disarmingly happy animals acting in ways one doesn’t expect farm animals to act, people are inspired to take the next step toward a cruelty-free lifestyle by adopting a diet free of animals. Leilani Farm Sanctuary is a paradise for animals. It’s a paradise for humans, as well! On the outer, most visible level, LFS lives and breathes upon a unique piece of rolling land, eight volcanic acres on a green Pacific island. But its superb location and jaw-dropping natural beauty are but reflections of its lush inner essence. The sanctuary is a refuge for animals, a safe haven for those fortunate enough to have found their way here. Among them are many farm animals whose cousins live dismal lives on factory farms and are routinely slaughtered by the billions to satisfy the palates of those who still choose to be meat eaters. In stark contrast, the rescued individuals at LFS, some of them looked upon by the world at large as “food animals,” are without a doubt among the most fortunate beings living on Planet Earth. The Sanctuary’s Special Programs Leilani Farm Sanctuary is an educational facility that teaches children and adults about animals in a way that changes their perspective about themselves and the world around them. Our emphasis is upon teaching that every living being needs food, water, shelter, shade, love, and has language. We host at-risk youth programs, school field trips, special needs children, elder activities, and farm tours for the general public, including visitors from the Mainland — providing our community with a hands-on experience that is thought-provoking and stimulates social and emotional growth. Most of the animals at Leilani Farm Sanctuary were orphaned, neglected, or abused. Through interaction with animals, children from troubled homes learn forgiveness, courage, strength, leadership skills, trust, empathy, and kindness. When we relay the animals’ stories to visiting children, it helps them relate to their own pain. (Often, when children are abused they turn their hurt around to abuse others, smaller than themselves.) Exploring with children how abused animals have learned to forgive and overcome their pasts, the animals become role models, helping the children deal with their pain and reach for their bright futures. You can visit Leilani Farm Sanctuary on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Read more about the tours: http://leilanifarmsanctuary.org/pdf/tours2015.pdf

Hillside Animal Sanctuary at Hill Top Farm Frettenham Norwich NR12 7LT, was founded in 1995 to help and campaign for animals in need and to bring public awareness to the millions of animals suffering in the intensive factory farming industry. Hillside is home to 300 Rescued Cows, 1200 Rescued Horses, Ponies and Donkeys, 600 Sheep and Goats, 200 Pigs and lots of other rescued animals and birds. This sanctuary is vegan-run.

The Gentle Barn rescues, rehabilitates and gives sanctuary to severely abused animals. Then kids interact with the animals to learn kindness, compassion and confidence.

SABRC is a not for profit rescue centre which endeavours to help keep owners and their animals together. The helplessness felt by many people when they find resolving their pets behaviour problem a challenge, is awful for all parties involved and often leads to animals being rehomed. We aim to empower owners through education and support to build a bridge of understanding with their pet, using science, compassion and a high standard of ethics. SABRC offers behaviour consultations and training predominantly for horses and dogs, however we can help with other animals. We are lucky to be part of a network of multi-species behaviourists/trainers throughout GB – so if we can’t help you and your pet, we probably know someone who can! Please contact us to see how we can help. We also offer talks and seminars on behaviour, inviting guest speakers to talk about their areas of expertise for example saddlery, farriery, nutrition etc. Keep an eye on our events page to see what’s coming up in your area. We work full time and any profit made from consultations or events goes straight back into our rescue centre and helping other animals. Having studied behaviour and welfare at the Natural Animal Centre and a combined experience of over 15 years within behaviour and rescue circles, Anita and Lauren will endeavour to put the relationship you have with your pet at the forefront of any assistance we may offer. SABRC is based in Angus, Scotland – but please feel free to contact us wherever you are – we will do our best to help or find someone who can. We acknowledge that some owners, through no fault of their own, will have to rehome home their animals. SABRC incorporates a small home run, not for profit rescue centre for animals who have come to us and will not be suitable for rehoming due to the many previous changes in their lives. SABRC is always looking for suitable foster homes who would be able to help us rehabilitate animals who cannot stay with their owners but would be suitable for rehoming. We offer full species specific training for foster carers. If you are interested please contact us.

Farm animals are global. They are not endangered, exotic or wild. They are animals who are born and raised for their meat and milk, and throughout the world very often do this with a minimum of care. Care costs time and money, and they’re not considered to be worth either. They are just another product, although unlike other food products such as grains, fruits and vegetables, they bleed when they are injured. They die from fear and stress. They suffer distress when their young are taken away from them. They can be kept until they are too old to stand as long as they can still produce milk or offspring. They can then be travelled hundreds of miles, enduring awful conditions, to be slaughtered without pre-stunning. There are very few places throughout the world where farm animals can find sanctuary to be able to live out their lives in peace, to be treated with kindness and respect. We watch these animals become comfortable and confident. We see their characters develop. We admire their intelligence and the way they embrace their peaceful surroundings. We watch them begin to play and finally become content. They form close companionships and soon recognise the people who care for them and look after them. They ask for very little. For us it’s a pleasure and a privilege to be part of their daily lives. This is why we are here.

Farm Animal Rescue Sanctuary was established in 1988 and currently homes over 490 rescued farm animals. Our Mission Farm Animal Rescue Sanctuary’s mission is to provide a safe and peaceful environment, where rescued animals can remain for the rest of their lives. Veterinary care and medication is provided as required and all animals in our charge are constantly monitored to ensure their good health and well being. We never implement euthanasia unless it is advised by our vet as a total necessity. Our Target Farm Animal Rescue Sanctuary is managed by founder Carole Webb as a non-profit organisation and will always remain as such. All time is volunteered, no wages to pay, no offices to maintain – every penny goes to our animals to feed, shelter and provideFarm Animal Rescue Sanctuary – Tractor medical care. Our running costs however, are very high and we have to rely upon a sympathetic public to help fund the sanctuary. Our membership may be small but their loyalty is unmatched. For several years, we have achieved part funding through our animal adoption scheme which has become a popular gift item among our supporters, their friends and our website visitors, but we still suffer a huge shortfall. Ultimately, our most important TARGET must be to secure a monthly income to enable us to continue our good work and safeguard the haven we have provided for these animals. If you would like to help our sanctuary, please give a donation. Any size gift is most welcome and gratefully received. Thank you.

Folly is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of injured, orphaned and distressed wildlife throughout West Kent, East Sussex and the surrounding region. We specialise in the hand-rearing of animals such as hedgehogs, badgers, and foxes, as well as nestling and fledgling birds of all species. We treat and rehabilitate injured wildlife with the aim of releasing them back into the wild. *Not-vegan run*

Forget-Me-Not Animal Rescue is the collaboration of two individuals who care very much about protecting all animals and the environment in which we live. We are dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the animals we rescue, in addition to this, we educate and influence people through our compassionate and ethical message. Vegan run sanctuary Location unknown

“If we could live happy and healthy lives without harming others… why wouldn’t we?” Edgar’s Mission is a not-for-profit organisation that seeks to create a humane and just world for humans and non-humans. We endeavour to achieve this by education, advocacy and empowerment. Our farm sanctuary currently provides life-long love and care to over 250 rescued animals. Edgar’s Mission was founded by Pam Ahern and named after her first rescued pig, Edgar. Edgar Alan Pig, aka “the pig who started it all” sadly passed away shortly after his 7th birthday party in April 2010. Edgar, a gentle giant, touched so many people and was an amazing ambassador for pigs and farm animals everywhere. He will be missed beyond words – but his mission will continue.

A safe and loving refuge for farmed animals, they live the remainder of their lives in peace, free to roam and meander the land.

The premiere shelter and advocacy organization in Manitoba, Canada, The Winnipeg Humane Society has been a leader in the animal welfare arena since 1894. Our animal shelter takes in more than 8,000 animals a year and no animal is turned away because of health or temperament. In addition to many educational programs and community outreach initiatives, The WHS is also very involved in farm animal welfare issues. Visit our website for more information about the work we do on behalf of animals: winnipeghumanesociety.ca.

Wild at Heart specializes in the rehabilitation, treatment, and care of orphaned, injured, and sick wildlife. The centre cares for a wide variety of species which comprises large mammals, small mammals, song birds, raptors, reptiles and amphibians. The centre is fortunate to work with the Walden Animal Hospital in Lively where we have access to qualified veterinarians and technicians for examinations, x-rays, mediciations, and surgeries. The hospital provides these services at no cost to the centre allowing wildlife to receive the best care and treatment possible. Our facility is licensed by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources for rehabilitation as well as a license for treating migratory birds. The facility is the only centre of our kind in Northern Ontario and we receive animals from not only the Greater Sudbury area, but from all across Northern Ontario. Wild at Heart currently cares for over 600 animals each year, and this number is increasing annually. In addition to caring for wildlife, Wild at Heart believes it is important to educate our community about human-animal conflicts. The centre delivers presentations to classrooms, community groups, and the public. As well, Wild at Heart participates in community events to help raise awareness and support the work of our centre.

Formed in 1984 by a group of environmentally concerned citizens who cared about the successful rehabilitation of injured, sick and orphaned wildlife, Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre was first known by the name Manitoba Wildlife Rehabilitation Organization (MWRO). The volunteers started the organization out of their backyards and opened a centre in 1993 in Glenlea, Manitoba. The centre currently operates in Île des Chênes, Manitoba – only 8 minutes from Winnipeg. For over 31 years, Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre has been rehabilitating injured, sick and orphaned wildlife from all over Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. The Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre is a volunteer-driven, registered charity dedicated to the rehabilitation of injured, sick and orphaned wildlife for their return back to the wild, providing education services to the community and engaging volunteers in a rewarding experience. Since 1984, over 35,000 injured and orphaned wildlife have been cared for. Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre relies on the generous support of volunteers and donations to operate.

Katie’s Place is a volunteer-run animal shelter in Maple Ridge, British Columbia. We rescue and nurture animals, and we are a no-kill shelter. Two principals guide us: all life is valuable, and we are responsible for improving the quality of life for all those in our care. We make no judgment on whose life is worth rescuing. The sick, elderly and homely are as precious to us as the healthy, young and attractive.  We advocate for the provision of responsible, respectful and compassionate care to animals within our community.  We participate in public education as a preventive measure to ensure the quality of life for companion and other domestic animals.  We work closely with other rescue organizations and resources to meet the needs of homeless animals in our community.  We ensure the sterilization of all animals prior to adoption to address the issue of companion animal overpopulation and homelessness. Katie’s Place started helping animals in January of 2001. We became a registered charity in 2005 (Charitable Registration No: 86250 6037 RR0001). We take in mostly cats but we also take other small animals that have nowhere else to go. We ensure that all cats and kittens are spayed or neutered, tattooed or microchipped, and have their basic inoculations prior to adoption. Our funding comes entirely from donations, fundraising and applying for grants. The funds go directly to animal care. Less than three percent is spent on maintenance (eg. phone, bank charges, insurance). No remuneration of any kind goes to anybody who works for Katie’s Place.

C.A.R.E.S. was formed in 1993 when a group of animal lovers wanted a shelter for animals that were homeless. We provide shelter for stray, abandoned and unwanted cats in a safe, loving, cage free environment. There is a no kill policy at C.A.R.E.S., therefore any animals that are not adopted will be able to live the rest of their natural lives at the shelter. A SAFE AND CARING HOME – THE BASIS OF A GOOD LIFE: In February of 1998, C.A.R.E.S. began an alliance with PetSmart in Langley, British Columbia. Cats that are rescued receive quality food, shelter and veterinary care, and many of those cats are then taken to the PetSmart adoption centre in the Langley store. From February 1998 to December 2011, we have adopted out over 5400 cats from that location. As a small, non-profit organization we rely on our community of volunteers to help us keep the shelter clean and the cats well loved. Our volunteers assist with adoptions at PetSmart as well as cleaning, caring for the cats, fostering cats and kittens and generally providing love and protection for abused, injured, hungry, lost and abandoned animals. C.A.R.E.S. is funded entirely through memberships, adoption fees, fundraising events and the generous tax-deductible donations of caring individuals and corporations. C.A.R.E.S. is a non-profit Society and a registered Charity. All donations over $10 receive a tax receipt.  

For over four decades the Regina Humane Society has made a difference, one-by-one, for animals in our community. Hungry animals rescued from the cold have full tummies and a warm place to sleep. Others who have been neglected or abused have found a place to be safe, to trust and to be loved. Fluffy blankets, toys and treats for pets whose owners can no longer care for them make a kennel seem like a home. The Society was incorporated in 1964 as a non-profit organization. The current Shelter is located on Armour Road, off Highway #6 on the northern edge of Regina, Saskatchewan. It has space for over 300 animals, a voluntary Board of Directors, 46 staff and over 800 active volunteers. The Society has, throughout the years, worked to improve the welfare of animals through programs and services in sheltering, education, protection and advocacy. Without those who support our mission to improve the well-being of animals in our community, we could not continue the valuable services we provide.

An oasis of discovery and development, repose, and renewal, our Wishing Well Sanctuary is a centre for personal growth, inner peace, healing and joy. We are also a farmed animal sanctuary and therefore we can say that we truly are a sanctuary of all! This delightful retreat is just north of “Ontario’s food basket” (the Holland Marsh) near Bradford, Ontario. Just a mere 45 minutes from central Toronto. A peace pole was raised at the inaugural Wishing Well Sanctuary Open House, held in May 2012. On it are inscribed the words May Peace Prevail On Earth in Braille, English, French, Ojibway, Sanskrit, Hebrew and paw prints. We are all connected! Wishing Well Sanctuary is a charitable organization; therefore, your donations will assist in feeding and caring for the animals at the Sanctuary and also assist in providing programs to youth and their families who otherwise could not afford to attend.

When four orphaned goslings made their way into Alf Hole’s life in 1939, the sanctuary’s roots were established. Today, Alf’s legacy is enjoyed by many park visitors. Inside the Visitor Centre, displays present the history of the sanctuary, the biology of Canada geese and plenty of opportunities to view the geese up-close. Park Interpreters offer scheduled programs, activities and park information from spring to fall. The best times to visit are early June when goslings are present with their parents, and late August to Thanksgiving when hundreds of geese are staging for fall migration. Located on PTH 44, just east of Rennie in Manitoba. Admission is always free!

Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary is dedicated to providing educational programs regarding wolves and wolfdogs in order to foster a greater understanding of the importance of preserving wild wolves in the natural environment, as well as promoting responsible wolfdog ownership. We are also dedicated to providing rescue and safe sanctuary to wolfdogs that have been neglected, abandoned, or otherwise displaced. We are located in Rocky View County in Alberta. For information on visiting the sanctuary or to make a booking, call us at (587) 890 9653! Guided Tours run Thursday-Monday at 10:30am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, and 3:30pm. Bookings must be made in advance. Self-Guided Tours are offered Thursday-Monday from 10am until 5:00pm and do not require a reservation.

Wildlife Rescue Association of British Columbia rehabilitates birds, small mammals, reptiles and amphibians and provides community education and outreach programs. Through the wildlife helpline we offer advice and information on how to live in harmony with the wildlife in our communities. We also run community education and outreach programs in the surrounding community. Each year Wildlife Rescue treats more than 5,500 animals from 150 different species. Our small team of professional staff is supported by over 200 volunteers.

Delta Community Animal Shelter (DCAS) meets approximately 800 animals each year. Whatever the reason they come to the shelter, DCAS is here to provide a safe temporary home that offers medical and emotional support. As a branch of the Property Use and Compliance Division of the Corporation of Delta in British Columbia, DCAS and our Animal Control Officers are responsible for ensuring the welfare and responsible pet ownership of the animals in our community.

We are a shelter run from a private home, we drive into communities, feed and spay the animals, offer help to the community with their animals. We also have feeding stations set up in and around Montego Bay. If we see a stray in need we will take them in or upto the vet or JSPCA. These animals are then rehabilitated, spayed or neutered, house trained and then offered up for rehoming to approved homes only.

Big Sky Ranch Animal Sanctuary is the only non-kill Sanctuary of its kind in Eastern Ontario, due to its nature of working with many kinds of animals as opposed to limiting its resources to a limited few. We believe that all animals deserve a second chance without a time limit. Our main goals are to rehabilitate abused or injured animals, as well as to offer our services to any unwanted animals. The Sanctuary’s primary focus is entirely on behalf of animal welfare. We work with the animals through various therapy methods, nutritional practitioners, veterinarian services, medication, and visiting sessions. We use whatever measure it may take to ensure a positive outcome in the progression of healing for these animals. Big Sky Ranch Animal Sanctuary will not place a time limit on any animal’s recovery rate or adoption rate. After the animal’s rehabilitation, the Sanctuary does offer the animal a second chance for adoption (where possible), however some animals, sadly, will never be suitable for adoption. In this instance the Sanctuary offers these specific and special animals a permanent home to live out the rest of their natural lives amongst their own kind. As with humans, animals do get lonely and suffer from depression – they require companionship and above all a reason to live. Big Sky Ranch Animal Sanctuary works hard to enable a better understanding between humans and animals, as most of these animals in our care have not only been mistreated in the past, but also, simply misunderstood. We strive to improve relations between animals and humans, as well as educate people to a higher level of understanding when it comes to any animal related issue. These topics are involved in many areas of the Sanctuary, be it through pamphlets, media including radio, television, newspapers, visiting sessions (both at the Sanctuary and away), mall visits and child day camps. Finally, the sanctuary allows public access and escorted visits with a booked appointment. The Sanctuary also manages to give back to the community, involving itself on an educational and informative basis.

Cedar Row Farm Sanctuary, located just outside Stratford, Ontario, is family-run and volunteer-driven. It is a place of hope for animals rescued from the abuse, neglect, and slaughter found on meat, milk, and egg farms. Hundreds of farm animals, including goats, pigs, sheep, donkeys, chickens and ducks have been rescued since the sanctuary began in 1999.

The Atlantic Wildlife Institute is a private, registered charitable organization created in 1996. Our wildlife work allows us to contribute both to scientific knowledge on the causes and effects of environmental stress and to public awareness of the essential link between ecosystem health and human well-being. AWI is located on a 120 acre site of mixed forests, open fields and wetlands overlooking the Tantramar River outside of Sackville, New Brunswick.AWI is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of wildlife that has been displaced as a result of human encroachment on natural ecosystems. We rely on the support of the community through donations and fundraising activities.