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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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

At the Bodhi Shelter & Clinic, we rescue street dogs that are injured, sick, starving, in danger of being poisoned, or in otherwise bad condition. We work on healing them and then adopt them out to loving families. The Bodhi Shelter and Clinic is located at Wat Pakhlok in Phuket, Thailand.

Welcome to Rude Ranch Animal Rescue, a no kill and cageless animal sanctuary serving the Baltimore, Annapolis, and Washington DC areas. This sanctuary was created and exists to aid, rehabilitate and rehome abused and abandoned animals that would otherwise be euthanized. Rude Ranch Animal Rescue, Inc. is a Maryland Registered, 501(c)3 not for profit charity. Originally started in 1997, the property that currently houses the sanctuary was purchased in 1999. The house itself was built in 1995, and originally was used as a Hari Krishna temple. The design of the original house was augmented to facilitate the needs of the shelter. The main floor houses the administrative, storage and conference areas, while the lower floor is open to the public. There are three rooms for special needs cats on the upper floor. Adoptions Although the animals we rescue will have the best of care at the shelter, it is always our goal to find a special home for each pet. Therefore, if we deny an adoption application for a particular animal, please understand it is because we want the absolute best match of personality, temperament, and home environment for both the adoptive family and the pet.

The mission of Humane Society Yukon (HSY) has four core elements: To foster a caring, compassionate atmosphere towards animals; To prevent and suppress cruelty to animals; To promote a humane ethic and responsible pet ownership; and To operate one or more animal shelters. HSY was founded in 1987 as a direct result of a local Yukon outfitter allowing his horses to starve to death. The organization originally consisted of nothing more than a fenced-in dog area on Andrea and Florian Lemphers’s rural acreage and a second telephone line in their home. In 1989, Humane Society Yukon was officially registered as a non-profit society in the Yukon. Today, the Society’s Board of Directors focuses on animal welfare education initiatives throughout the territory, as well as the operation of the Mae Bachur Animal Shelter in Whitehorse.

Forever MicroRanch Sanctuary is home to animals who have come, through various circumstances, to live out their full and natural lives free from harm here at the Sanctuary. We are committed to promoting the wellbeing of animals, providing our animal residents with optimal quality of life, and supporting the happiness and health of all beings. We strive to raise awareness of safe and ethical treatment of farmed animals as well as the relationship between the wellness of animals, humans and the planet. We understand that our wellbeing as individuals is directly connected to the kindness we extend to animals, people and the environment around us, and we are dedicated to promoting a space of safety and comfort for all at Forever MicroRanch Sanctuary. Comfort .Care .Compassion for all beings

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 Cat Boat is the only animal sanctuary that literally floats. A refuge for stray and abandoned cats which, thanks to its unique location on a houseboat in Amsterdam’s picturesque canal belt, has become a world-famous tourist attraction. The one and only Catboat.

A world-first eco-sanctuary home to some of NZ’s most endangered native animals, including tuatara, kiwi and giant wētā, all living wild just ten minutes from downtown Wellington.

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.

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.

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.

Critter Care Wildlife Society specializes in the treatment, care and release of sick, injured and orphaned Native Mammal species of British Columbia. We are the only facility in BC specializing in the care of ALL of BC’s mammals, and one of only four Bear Rehab facilities in the province. In addition to rehabilitation we are involved in community based education programs at primary, secondary, and collegiate levels. We work to educate the public through involvement in civic groups, seniors homes and assist other wildlife management organizations. Our internship program has reached a new landmark this year, extending invitations to more than 25 collegiate or post graduate students from every continent on the planet but Antarctica! For the last 30 years we have been a part of the Greater British Columbia Community serving its people and its wildlife through education and rehabilitation. We are principally volunteer driven and depend solely on the support of the public to further our success. We are deeply grateful for your continued generosity.

BMASER is a 501 (c)(3) farm animal rescue welcoming horses, cows, pigs, goats, and other unwanted farm animals. This environmentally-friendly farmstead will fill the current void in farm animal rescue services/sanctuary in Howard County, Maryland. Visitors to the Sanctuary and Eco-Retreat will be provided education about the proper treatment of animals, as well as environmentally-friendly farm practices, with the overarching goal of inspiring change in the way society interacts with farm animals and the environment.

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.

The Santorini Animal Welfare Association – SAWA is a non-governmental, non-profit making organization, founded in 1992 by active and devoted animal lovers of the island. Its purpose is to protect the island’s animals – ranging from stray dogs and cats to abandoned donkeys and mules, care for their wellbeing and become an advocate to their rights. In close cooperation with the Municipality of Thira and the local vet, SAWA insures that a great majority of stray animals are neutered and spayed, vaccinated, treated in case of injury, disease or poisoning and, if possible, re-homed in Greece or abroad. Moreover, SAWA oversees the implementation of the “Code of Practice” for all donkeys and mules engaged in the Bay of Fira and is constantly making efforts towards the mitigation of their health and working conditions.

Gibsons Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre is a non-profit, registered society providing care for injured and orphaned wild birds and small mammals on the Sunshine Coast, British Columbia. Each year the Centre receives hundreds of calls on behalf of distressed wildlife and cares for and shelters hundreds of animals including birds, deer, raccoons, and other small mammals. Treatment may be as simple as providing proper food, water and warmth to an orphaned fledgling until it is old enough to be released to the wild; or, as complex as arranging an operation for a deer to implant a pin in a broken bone. It may take several weeks or even months of care to prepare an animal for a second chance in its natural habitat. All this must be done without destroying the animal’s basic fear of humans, for, once on its own again, its life may depend on that natural fear.

SPCA Israel—Tel Aviv-Yafo, is a non-profit philanthropic organization which was founded in the year 1927 and has been operating since to prevent suffering and pain from animals. SPCA Israel takes in abandoned animals and tries to find adopting homes for them. We provide various services to the community: a veterinary clinic with subsidized prices, a boarding facility for pets, rescue and collection of animals in trouble and a department of education and guidance. The 7,000 square meter area of our complex houses a population of more than 200 dogs and 50 cats. There is a stable with room for 12 horses and donkeys, and a “small animal corner”. The complex is spacious, clean and quiet, because we want to prevent further suffering to the animals, and to get those we shelter the most comfortable conditions. SPCA Israel does not receive any support from any governmental, municipal or any other official factor whatsoever

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.

Animal Aid Unlimited is a rescue-centre, hospital and sanctuary for ownerless street animals in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. No bookings or confirmations are required for volunteers to help out– simply show up between the hours of 9am-5pm (the earlier, the better) to get involved!

The Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society in Delta, British Columbia is a non-profit organization whose volunteers are dedicated to public education and the rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned birds. O.W.L. became a Society in January 1985 (Registration No. S-19879). O.W.L. is licensed through Fish and Wildlife, now known as the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. O.W.L. is on call seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day. Public tours are available daily in July and August and every Saturday and Sunday from September to June between 10:00am and 3:00pm. The facility specializes in raptors (i.e. eagles, falcons, hawks and owls). Birds of prey patients at O.W.L. number over four hundred each year and as O.W.L.’s facilities have expanded, so has the intake. Primary care for injured birds (i.e. fluid injections, tube feeding, and initial treatment of broken bones to stabilize) is administered by staff. Veterinary care (i.e. surgery involving the pinning of fractures, radiographs and amputations) is contributed by local clinics such as Huff Animal Hospital, Richmond Animal Hospital, and Tsawwassen Animal Hospital. Birds of prey are sent to O.W.L. from all over British Columbia, other provinces and the U.S.A. The majority of birds arrive from the Lower Mainland. Although we encourage the public to transport injured or orphaned birds to the facility, O.W.L. has a network of volunteers when pick-up is necessary. Over 40 non-releasable birds of prey are permanent residents, some assist with fostering orphans and some assist with educating the public.

“LET THE ANIMALS LIVE” We are the animals’ voice in ISRAEL The Let the Animals Live association was founded in 1986 and is a non-profit organization which has set itself the goal of providing help to distressed animals, rehabilitating them and finding them adoptive homes. Our vision is: The State of Israel is a Nation where animal cruelty has ended and all animals live a peacefully full life of quality Throughout the years of its existence the association has brought the importance of protecting animal life and preventing animal cruelty to the attention of the public by means of expanding the Animal Welfare Act and enforcing it. The association, as part of its principles, does not put animals to sleep and works to reduce the performance of euthanasia. The association is active in the following areas: Emergency hotline – answers calls from the public regarding distressed animals, as well as gives telephone information. Search and rescue vehicle – with this vehicle distressed animals are picked up and transferred to the association’s shelter for veterinary care and rehabilitation. Animal shelter – in it can be regularly found about 300 dogs and cats who receive dedicated care until a warm home is found for them. Our main animal shelter is found in Meshek Dror at the entrance to Ramla, in addition to shelters in Kfar Tikva and Sakhnin. Veterinary clinic services – provides veterinary treatment, including spaying/neutering, at reduced cost. The clinic is open to the public and provides low-cost treatments for those who can’t afford private veterinary care. Legal department – inquiries about matters of animal abuse and maintenance; taking care of farm animals; taking care of legislation; operating a legal clinic; and public campaigns. “From Violence to Compassion” project – activity to educate for compassion towards animals (in association with the Center for Environmental Protection in Sakhnin.) All of the association’s activities are financed exclusively by donations.

The Care for Dogs Objectives are: ++Reducing the overpopulation of street and temple dogs through sterilization /spaying programs and local adoptions. ++Operating a rescue centre for puppies and dogs (which is used for adoptions, after-care from surgery/sterilisation, or for transitional rescue for dogs that are in immediate danger). ++Improving the health status of homeless dogs through vaccinations and coordinating medical care in cooperation with our veterinary team. ++Fighting the dog meat trade through advocacy and education. Care for Doga helps people help their dogs through: ++Cooperation with monks and employees of temples to improve the quality of life for temple dogs. ++Information to dog owners about sterilisations, medical care, taking them along with us to the vet, showing people how to show affection through gentle play and petting. ++Reducing death rate by helping people understand that there are solutions other than killing dogs. ++School education activities to make the younger generation more aware of animal welfare. Although we concentrate mainly on dogs, we are able to facilitate treatment and sterilisations for cats as well as liaising with nuns at temples who foster kittens and adult cats if people are interested in adoption.

SCWC is housed in an old Gaithersburg farmhouse surrounded by fields, woods, a marsh and a stream. Several spacious flight cages, small mammal enclosures and waterfowl pens are located on the adjacent lawns. Many recently released animals share the grounds with the permanent wild residents before moving on to establish their own niches in the surrounding fields and woods. Others are released at special sites such as nature centers and animal sanctuaries that are protected for wildlife. Each year, concerned citizens bring in thousands of native wildlife for medical treatment, attentive care and release. Founded by Christine Montuori, a licensed wildlife rehabilitator since 1986, who trained as a volunteer at a wildlife center in Bowie and obtained her State and Federal wildlife rehabilitation permits in 1986 and 1988, respectively. Working out of her home, she cared for as many as 1,200 animals per year and incorporated as Second Chance Wildlife Center in 1995. In June of 1996, she moved the operation to its present location in Gaithersburg. The facility, owned by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, now treats an average 3,500 animals annually. SCWC rehabilitates orphaned, injured and ill songbirds, raptors, waterfowl, squirrels, groundhogs, chipmunks, bats, rabbits, turtles, and a host of other native species. Our volunteer staff veterinarian performs surgical procedures on site as needed. We thoroughly test the animals before they are released, to ensure that they have sufficient skills to survive in the wild. As a relatively new science, wildlife rehabilitation is a growing field. Innovations and advancements in care and treatment are constantly being made, and the staff and volunteers of SCWC keep abreast of these developments through networking with other rehabilitators; membership in state, national and international wildlife rehabilitation organizations; and attending conferences and training seminars. SCWC accepts admissions from 9:00AM to 5:00PM every day of the year. Staff, interns and volunteers work 10 to 14 hours per day caring for patients during the busy spring and summer months. SCWC was accredited by the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council in 1997 and was awarded the Governor’s Citation in October 1998. SCWC is a 501(c) non-profit organization and relies on public donations to continue its work. The average cost to rehabilitate a single wild animal is $75.00. Take some time to explore our web site to learn about what we do and how you can help us make a difference. Note: SCWC does not deal with domestic animals; for example feral/stray cats, domestic ducks, or “egg hatching projects”. Please call the Humane Society for issues concerning domestic animals.

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.

Created by former SCAD volunteers in June 2012, PAWS Bangkok provides spay/neuter and veterinary health services for stray or community animals, adoption programs as well as responsible pet ownership education in Bangkok.

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.

The Sanctuary has rescued, rehabilitated and released hundreds of animals over the years and has become an important part of the wildlife rehabilitation landscape in Ontario. Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary was started in the early 1970s by a caring individual who wanted to help rehabilitate orphaned wildlife. A pioneer in wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, her dedication and passion for rescuing animals was an inspiration to many and the driving force over more than thirty years at the sanctuary. We are proud to continue the work she started but respecting her own wishes, we also protect her privacy.  

Jacobs Ridge Jacobs Ridge is a vegan animal sanctuary. It offers volunteering breaks which help toward the feed and general care of the animals. As vegans, we are keen to share with everyone the delights of eating vegan. There is no pressure on anyone but whilst you stay with us, you enjoy a vegan diet. We have never understood why anyone would want to get involved with an animal sanctuary, help the animals and then at the end of the day return to the dinner table and eat them. Breakfast is your own choice and then lunch and supper are served to everyone together, allowing time to chat and discuss the day and have an open table for topics which spread far and wide! The food is created by the Jacobs Ridge team who use a combination of their own recipes and some adaptations from the Vegan Food Pimp’s recipes. If you have a special dietary requirement, just let us know in advance and we will work with you to ensure you have the best experience whilst with u We believe that every being deserves to live a Life Without Fear. Please note that we can not accommodate for day visits.   Jacob’s Ridge Story Founded in late 2011, the sanctuary was initially set up as a private, safe haven for animals. The daily running costs started to balloon as more animals joined.  Private funding just wouldn’t be enough to keep all the animals in a responsible way. Over the past two and a half years Jacobs Ridge has blossomed into a fully functioning and respected animal sanctuary. We work with specialist vets, animal behaviourists, trainers, and activists (Cruelty Watch, RSPCA, Cat Protection League). The sanctuary fully committs to providing a safe haven for mistreated and unwanted animals. We will continue to grow with planned development over the coming years. Mission Statement We believe that every being has a right to live and to live life without fear. Thus, it is our mission to create a safe environment for a forever home to animals who need it. One where they don’t have to work or provide for us. One where they can just be what they are and do as they please. Jacobs Ridge is not just a sanctuary for animals, but for humans also. In connecting with the animals, nature and at the same time following a vegan lifestyle, we aim to create a space where people can find inner harmony and reconnect with themselves. We wish to further improve the lives of our rescue animals. We want to offer a permanent home to more in need by securing and expanding the site. Lastly, educate those who need it on the exploitation of animals so that more animals can live life without fear. The Volunteer Experience We want you to get the most from your stay at Jacobs Ridge. To us, that means you should never be thinking about anything else except the reason you are here. So we never want you worrying about your accommodation, your next meal, your drinks, your comfort, your transportation or simple everyday needs. At Jacobs Ridge, we cover it all. The most important thing is you have fun, connect with our animal family and take time out to just “be”. The animals get so much from you being with them. Be that in silence, reading aloud, singing or playing an instrument (they all love music), so be a part of their happy, new lease of life. https://www.jacobsridge.com/the-volunteer-experience Your Tent Following on from our first 2 years we upgraded all the tents for 2017 which are now bigger and canvas. All tents have proper beds and bedding in the style of “glamping”. Each tent is roomy and comfortable with all the little extras you would probably not expect to find when camping. We understand that at the end of the day, you want to be able to sleep in a clean, comfortable bed. As you go to sleep to the sound of nature and of course, the donkeys (as those who have been here will testify)! The Food As vegans, we are keen to share with everyone the delights of eating vegan. There is no pressure on anyone but whilst you stay with us, you enjoy a vegan diet.  Why would anyone want to get involved with an animal sanctuary, help the animals and then at the end of the day return to the dinner table and eat them? You choose your own breakfast. Lunch and supper are served to everyone together, allowing time to chat and discuss the day and have an open table for topics which spread far and wide! The food is created by the Jacobs Ridge team who use a combination of their own recipes and some adaptations from the Vegan Food Pimp’s recipes. If you have a special dietary requirement, just let us know in advance and we will work with you to ensure you have the best experience whilst with us

Rocky Mountain Animal Rescue is a private sanctuary located in Calgary, Alberta that focuses on rescuing, rehabilitating, and adopting out dogs and cats who have been rescued from some of the most unforgiving places within the Northwest Territories of Canada, Mexico and California. We are also one of the few nonprofit organizations in Canada that perform rescues after natural disasters, having successfully extracted and re-homed over 75 dogs during a two month mission to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.

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!

Bahya Sanctuary is Abu Dhabi’s first Sanctuary. Every 2nd Saturday of the month we open our gates to all animal lovers, including families with children all ages to spend time with our animals and to learn more about animal welfare. For our next Open Day please check our ‘events’. We do not accept visitors outside open days. We are trying to educate adults and children in order to improve the animal welfare situation in the United Arab Emirates. We also offer humane education and invite schools to visit our Sanctuary. Our sanctuary animals include dogs, cats, ponies, donkeys, hedgehogs, sugar gliders, bunnies, a meerkat and a fox. In order to support us, so we can continue helping the animals we are looking for long-term volunteers, food donations and donations towards our vet bills. (Australian Vet- Bahya Sanctuary) Bahya Sanctuary is a private farm, please do not show up without an appointment. Please also leave your own pets at home. Our location can be found on google map: Bahya Sanctuary.

Sarvey Wildlife Care Center has been rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing wildlife in Arlington, WA for over 30 years. We take in approximately 3,000 patients each year. Volunteers are always needed and make it possible for us to do this unique and important work.

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.

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.

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.