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To inspire wonder in the intelligence, complexity and voices of elephants, and to secure a kinder future for them. Our goals are to advance the study of elephant cognition, communication and social behavior, and to promote the scientifically sound and ethical management and care of elephants. We accomplish these through research, conservation, advocacy and the sharing of knowledge.

Our mission is to rescue dogs and cats from animal shelters, that may otherwise be euthanized due to time limitations, illness, injuries or lack of socialization and training. We are also dedicated to educating the public about the pet overpopulation crisis, the importance of spaying / neutering and responsible pet ownership.

AWH's mission is to: Maximize potential of disabled/disadvantaged/special-needs children providing developmental therapy, education and recreation through horses and related experiences, with measurable improvement physically, mentally, socially and/or emotionally resulting in increased self-sufficiency and the ability to lead better and more independent and productive lives.

CORRAL pairs at-risk girls with rescued horses to promote healing, transformational growth and ultimately, lasting life-change. The CORRAL Riding Academy is a youth-serving nonprofit operating out of Cary, North Carolina. This program’s mission pairs at-risk girls between the ages of eleven and eighteen with rescued horses to promote healing, transformational growth, and ultimately, lasting life change. CORRAL is intended as a long-term intervention for the youth, requiring a minimum of one year’s commitment from each participant, and anticipating a four to seven year commitment for each student with reapplication every year. The intention of CORRAL is to shepherd youth through their difficult teenage years and into college. The structure of CORRAL is based on five components: horseback riding, vocational training, tutoring, equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP), and mentorship. These components are designed to allow participants to gain equine knowledge and skills, and also develop the behaviors, attitudes, and skills necessary for success in life beyond horses. CORRAL accepts participants from referring agencies within the community including Human Services, local law enforcement, Juvenile Justice, Teen Court, school teachers and administrators, and other sources. Candidates are selected through an application and interview process. This process measures and compares level of risk and level of commitment with the end goal being that selected participants will demonstrate both a high level or risk and a high level of commitment.

The Wildcat Sanctuary (TWS) is a 501c3 non-profit, no-kill big cat rescue located in Sandstone, MN. TWS provides a natural sanctuary to wild cats in need and inspires change to end the captive wildlife crisis. TWS is funded solely on private donations. The Sanctuary is a rescue organization and is not open to the public. Combining natural and spacious habitats with a life free of exhibition, TWS allows all residents to live wild at heart. As a true sanctuary, we do not buy, breed, sell or exhibit animals. The Wildcat Sanctuary is accredited by the American Sanctuary Association the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries and a member of Tigers in America sanctuaries.

VISIONS OF THE WORLD was started with the mission to raise awareness, change perceptions, educate and support those who need representation. Our current mission are the animals that are losing their habitats and need protecting. While creating the series of fine art photography books LIFE Behind Bars, I realized the importance of the thankless work done by the wild animal sanctuaries and conservations groups to save species and how crucial it is for me to give back and support their efforts to protect and preserve endangered species and their habitats. A portion of the proceeds from book sales and associated merchandise will go to the wildlife conservation institutions that protect and preserve these precious animals. - Julian Starks

The Livestock Conservancy was founded in 1977 to conserve rare breeds of cattle, horses, donkeys, sheep, goats, pigs, rabbits, chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys. Today's rare breeds are quite different from the "factory farm" stocks, which are very productive but require intensive husbandry. The rare breeds retain survival qualities such as disease resistance, foraging efficiency, maternal abilities, and longevity, which make them a perfect fit for organic, grass-based, and humane sustainable agriculture. As well as being useful to farmers today, rare breeds represent the genetic diversity essential for domestic animals to adapt to changing environmental conditions in the future.

Our Mission at Cloven Heart is to serve farmed animals that have been abused, neglected, or without home. The purpose is to restore dignity to them by providing a fear free and safe environment, healing them body and soul, and improving their quality of life so that they might thrive and truly live happily. Our goals in saving and helping farmed animals is to create community support and engagement through education, events, fundraising, and volunteerism so that as we change the lives of the animals that have made it to sanctuary, we also further the movement to save all animals from cruelty because animals deserve to live out happy lives.

Our mission is to provide shelter, food, veterinary care--all of our dogs are spayed or neutered--and love until our rescues are healthy and socialized enough to be adopted. As Edisto's only nonprofit "no-kill," all-volunteer canine rescue, we are devoted to helping stray and found dogs on the Island and nearby communities.

Providing loving rehabilitation and hospice care for horses, donkeys and minis with medical needs and finding homes or sanctuary for others at risk. Using social media, blogs posts and personal contact to educate the public on the proper care of equine needed to prevent neglect and/or possible abuse and to best maintain the well-being of equine in their care.

Best Friend Pet Adoption wants to place all animals in loving homes where the dog or cat will be treated as a valued family member. Comprised of entirely of volunteers, we place the dogs and cats in foster homes where they can be socialized and given quality interaction with people until a loving home can be found.

ANIMAL RESCUE PROJECT SAVES HOMELESS PETS, ONE AT A TIME, AND OFFERS SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE ADOPTION SERVICES TO THOSE SEEKING THE COMPANIONSHIP OF PETS. BY PROVIDING MEDICAL CARE TO HOMELESS PETS, PROVIDING TEMPORARY SHELTER TO THEM, AND EVENTUALLY FINDING THEM ADOPTIVE HOMES, ANIMAL RESCUE PROJECT AIDS IN THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.