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Equine Rescue Resource Inc. began as an educational venture, to create awareness on the issues facing equines in the United States. They then expanded by taking a supportive role in equine rescue efforts throughout the Northeast U.S. In 2001, the incidents of horse abuse, neglect, abandonment and horse slaughter rose. ERR grew again due to the ever increasing need for competent and caring shelters that could facilitate large animal rescues, specifically equine rescues. ERR is comprised entirely of volunteers that assist in the rescue, rehabilitation and placement of equines (lite horses, draft horses, ponies, donkeys, mules) throughout New York State and any surrounding area that the volunteers can reasonably reach for site inspections and follow up visits. They believe education is key, and ERR puts forth efforts to promote equine adoption and responsible ownershineglect and abandonment.

Shenandoah Shepherd Rescue (SSR), founded in 2017, is a 501c3, all-volunteer rescue focused mainly on rescue of German Shepherd Dogs (GSD). Based in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, we expand our reach to save GSD in heavily populated areas throughout the country. Many of our members have vast experience in dog rescue. Our hope is to help rescue, rehabilitate and re-home every German Shepherd in need. After years of dedicating our lives to other rescues, we decided to venture into our own rescue to expand our reach to places like Texas with a high population of homeless dogs & bring them to the east coast where they are more adoptable. We have a strong passion to help the breed believing that every dog deserves a chance at life in a good home, no matter where they come from.

Sierra Wildlife Rescue's Mission is the preservation of El Dorado County's wildlife. As permitted by the Department of Fish and Game, Sierra Wildlife Rescue rehabilitates injured and orphaned mammals for release back into the wild. These includes a variety of squirrels, skunks, opossums, rabbits, foxes, fawns, raccoons, coyotes and bobcats. Sierra Wildlife Rescue rehabilitates injured and orphaned birds for release back into the wild. These include a variety of owls, hawks, falcons, kestrels, songbirds, corvids, waterfowl, game-birds and pigeons. Sierra Wildlife Rescue's Wildlife Education Program conducts outreach targeting schools, civic groups and community events to teach the public about wildlife protection and preservation, the benefits of peaceful coexistence with wildlife, and respect for its habitat. Additionally, the Wildlife Education Program offers classes year round at its Baby Bird Center (headquarters). Courses include "Wildlife for Children", "Are you Ready to Rehab?" and "Respecting Wildlife Habitat" among many others. And, Sierra Wildlife Rescue's Internship Program offers young people an opportunity to learn about wild animal protection, preservation and habitat needs.

Donkeys have helped build our country, from coal mining to ploughing our land. Now these amazing creatures are ending up in the kill pens of Texas for slaughter. They are being used for human consumption and their skins are highly sought after for Chinese Medicine. Believe it or not, donkeys could be extinct in 10 years if we don’t act. Our mission at HB Ranch Donkey Rescue is to save as many of these intelligent, social, affectionate and beautiful creatures from destruction and to ensure that when they arrive, they have a loving, welcoming and peaceful environment to call home. We constantly work to outbid Kill Buyers at kill pens in the Unites States where unwanted donkeys and horses are dropped off. We want their stories of suffering, abandonment, neglect and abuse to end on their day of rescue. We will be their voices and we will show them the love and appreciation they deserve for the thousands of years of hard work and dedication they have shown our country.

We are a small mother-daughter sanctuary who has helped animals in need more than twenty years privately in our community before becoming a 501(c)3 nonprofit sanctuary in 2013. We give a safe loving place for animals to live among friends and family. Our first priority is to the needs of the animals who reside here. We are a large part of our community and surrounding areas. We have partnered with other rescues all over Arizona. Always willing to help, we believe that we must all work together to help as many as we can. As a community we can help each other as well as the animals that cross our paths. Some of our residents were highly valued early in their lives, now deemed "worthless" often because they are not typical "pets" and deemed just a farm animal. We see value in

Founded in 1937, the organization’s mission is “To inspire, empower, and enable wildlife professionals to sustain wildlife populations and habitats through science-based management and conservation.” The Wildlife Society enhances our members’ networking and learning opportunities, professional and career development and provides numerous ways for them to get more involved in creating a better future for wildlife and their habitats. Our more than 11,000 members include: -Scientists, managers, educators, technicians, planners, consultants, and others who manage, conserve, and study wildlife populations and habitats. -Students who are pursuing degrees and experience that will enable them to become the next generation of wildlife professionals. -Supporters who help spread the word and take action on important wildlife and habitat issues. TWS is an international organization committed to addressing national and international issues that affect the current and future status of wildlife in North America and throughout the world. Through our Position Statements, you can learn more about our stance on important issues in the areas of wildlife health, biological diversity, habitats, harvesting and hunting, invasive species, energy development and climate change, and human dimensions.

Biosphere Expeditions is an award-winning not-for-profit conservation organisation, and a member of IUCN and the UN's Environment Programme. For us successful conservation is the collective effort of individuals. We invite everyone to join us on our wildlife and wilderness projects all over the world. Whether young or old, become a citizen scientist for one or two weeks, or more. The foundation of our work is science and local need. We focus on sustainable conservation projects that target clearly defined, critical issues that humankind has the power to change. You, our international volunteers, work hand-in-hand with local biologists and communities to drive positive outcomes for biodiversity - the creation of a protected area for snow leopards in the Altai is just one recent example. Biosphere Expeditions is a member of the IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature) and of the United Nations Environment Programme's (UNEP) Governing Council & Global Ministerial Environment Forum. Achievements include the implementation of our conservation recommendations and species protection plans by numerous national and regional governments and NGOs, the creation of protected areas on four continents, scientific and lay publications, as well as capacity-building, training and education all over the world.

DonkeyLand is one of the nation’s largest facilities for wild burros and donkeys ONLY, as well as an all-volunteer organization. DonkeyLand is dedicated to saving wild burros and their habitats at our nearly 2,000+ acre oasis, a Rescue, Sanctuary and Wildlife Preserve. Now our permanent residents, abundance of other wildlife and as many wild burros brought in our care, have a SAFE place, of their own, to call home. At DonkeyLand “Dreams Come True.” Our Mission Statement “Leaving a legacy to donkeys and our majestic treasured wild burros.” Our Mission Our mission is to elevate the status of donkeys and wild burros. We want to save lives and educate the public about the plight of these animals, both in captivity and in the wild, inspiring humankind to love, respect and protect these innocent creatures. The wild burros in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties are California’s ONLY free-roaming herds left on private property. We vow to leave a legacy to these beautiful, majestic, treasured wild burros. We believe in the beauty of dreams, because dreams really do come true! Our Values Our “RESCUE CENTER, SANCTUARY & WILDLIFE PRESERVE” is not a petting zoo, nor a tourist attraction, but rather, private land for the wild burros, a place of their own to call home. We believe in humane treatment, compassionate care and respect for all animals, especially their right not to be exploited for human purposes. This is why we are closed to the public, to respect the peace and privacy of the wild burros in our care, with 24 access granted to the authorities, Animal Control Department’s and licensed Equine Veterinarians. We hold ourselves to a high standard of integrity, honesty, truthfulness, reliability and uprightness. We are grateful to the teamwork, trust and support of our donors, who offer these broken creatures a new beginning. Our “VISITOR CENTER” opening soon will foster many of our goals to provide wildlife education and awareness to the community about the problems we address with the wild burro herds, like animal cruelty, why it is a dangerous death trap to feed, pet or lure the animals out of the hills near vehicles or the roadways, etc. We encourage the public, as well as the youths in local schools to participate as a team to help protect and preserve the wildlife we co-exist with. All too often people who may mean well, lure the burros to the roadside, hand feed them and let their children run around the various fields like it is a petting zoo or they drive around trespassing on private property like it’s a safari. It has been a real challenge. We believe an educational and visitor center will accomplish many goals. We would love to be able to divert the tourist, public and burro fan’s to learn about the wildlife in a safely monitored atmosphere, for private educational tours, by appointment only. Furthermore, we do NOT allow activities such as baby burro petting, bottle feeding orphans, selfies with the wild burros, or any opportunities to have direct contact with wildlife through walking with the animals, hand feeding them, brushing them, or any other activities. We are NOT a “pay to play” as this is never in the best interests of the animals, it sends an inappropriate message about wild animals and potentially can be dangerous for the safety of both the public and the animals.

The Chelsea Hutchison Foundation grants comfort and hope to those affected by epilepsy through providing monitoring resources, vital information, and a safe haven for conversation and community. Our main goal is to raise awareness of SUDEP and to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals and families living with epilepsy. We raise funds to provide education about SUDEP and to provide seizure response dog grants and movement monitors that help to protect against SUDEP. We stay up-to-date on current trends in medical technology in order to be able to provide the most effective devices as they become available. We provide financial assistance for what we believe to be life-saving movement monitors, grants for seizure-response service dogs and Chelsea's Wish Trips to Epilepsy Expos across the US each year. We respect the value and quality of life of every person living with epilepsy. We are dedicated to providing opportunities that allow individuals and families greater independence, increased confidence, ability to enjoy social environments, and community understanding.

Catering to Cats & Dogs is a feline and canine nurture center concerned for the wellbeing of homeless animals in need of food, shelter, medical care and love. C2CND takes abandoned and surrendered animals (most are cats and dogs with the highest risk of euthanasia), ensures they have proper medical care, places them into foster homes, and adopts them to safe, permanent, loving homes. In an effort to prevent pet overpopulation, C2CND ensures ALL animals adopted through our program are spayed/neutered. If not altered prior to adoption due to size or age, we make certain those animals are fixed at the appropriate time. Furthermore, should an animal be in an unhealthy or sickly state to the point of suffering or has an incurable disease which is highly contagious to other animals, C2CND considers euthanasia the best option to end further suffering of that animal and prevent the spread of disease to other healthy animals. Catering to Cats & Dogs believes in working in conjunction with other rescues and is willing to assist as needed and when able.

Utah's Hogle Zoo has a rich, 100 year history. Guests come to appreciate and understand the animal kingdom - Nurturing respect for nature. It all began with an Asian elephant named Princess Alice.  100 years later, Utah's Hogle Zoo boasts over 800 animals - including three African elephants, Amur tigers and a polar bear. Beyond being a wonderful outing for families (the Zoo is one of the top paid-for attractions in the state), Hogle Zoo strives to offer educational opportunities through interactive exhibits and hands-on learning. Hogle Zoo is also committed to conservation and fostering a love of the animal kingdom and its environment. Just as you've likely discovered, trying to feed your own family, it can get expensive! And our Hogle Zoo family has plenty of big eaters! GIVE THE GIFT OF GRUB!! Help us with our grocery list. Here's a sample of what's on our shopping list (can you imagine what this trip to CostCo would look like?) 87 tons of alfalfa, grass and hay 40 tons or produce (including 10,400 pounds each of carrots and bananas) 21 tons of meat! 18 tons of specialty chow 14 tons of fish 1 ton birdseed and grain 715,000 insects

Tall Tails Rescue is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the dogs of the City of Wagoner. We assist dogs in distress of any age or breed, to the extent that our finances will allow. We also volunteer hours a day at the city shelter working to rehabilitate the abused and injured dogs. In hopes, that one day, we can find them loving homes. We focus on rehabilitating the dogs into quality dogs so that they become adopted and stay adopted. Tall Tails members and officer Bo Henson work to get the dogs acclimated to as many environments as possible so that a safe and correct placement can be made each and every time. Before adoption each dog is spayed or neutered and receives all appropriate veterinary care and treatment. Our adoption process includes references, vet checks, meet and greet, (with the dog in a neutral location), home check, application and contract. If all requirements are met, you make a non-refundable donation in the form of an adoption fee that goes towards saving other dogs. Our group is completely volunteer and foster based. We do this for our community and for the love of the animals. We hope to continue to educate adopters by encouraging responsible pet ownership. We work tirelessly to break down the stereotype that "shelter dogs" are broken.