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The Berner-Garde Foundation was established to assist in efforts to improve the health of Bernese Mountain Dogs. The BGF is comprised of a voluntary Board of Trustees and other workers. Our efforts are designed to support scientific research into the causes and cures for genetic diseases and general health of our beloved Berners.To support these goals, the BGF:Maintains a computerized database to record information about diseases and general health observed in BMDs. Information in the BGF Database is publicly available online, free of charge to everyone.The BGF, with support from the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America, has established a repository of DNA and tumor tissue from BMDs. BGF supports research studies aimed at reducing the health problems found in Bernese Mountain Dogs

To create and support meaningful connections by enhancing the lives of dogs, cats and the people in our community who love them.

​ Dalis Hitchcock, owner of D-Tails Dog and Cat Grooming Salon, has had a passion for animals her entire life. She has gradually started rescuing animals, while running a full time business and raising her two daughters. 

The Human-Animal Connection is an educational training program designed to bring out the best in people and animals. We bring therapy animals to anyone experiencing stress or compassion fatigue in the line of duty -- Veterans, health care providers, and first responders. Our services are offered free of charge to people and we use a structured method of therapeutic interaction based on mutual respect, gentleness, and empathy with the goal of increasing resilience and well-being.

Dogs for Better Lives (formerly Dogs for the Deaf) is a national award-winning 501(c)3 nonprofit organization rescuing, professionally training, and providing Assistance Dogs since 1977. We have three Assistance Dog programs: Hearing Assistance Dogs placed nationally, Facility Assistance Dogs placed nationally, and Autism Assistance Dogs placed in Oregon, Washington, and California. Donations assist the organization in numerous ways, including: rescuing dogs all across the western United States, veterinarian expenses, professional training, placement with clients, and follow-ups during the lifetime of the dog. There is no charge to the client for one of our dogs.

Orphans of the Storm is a non-profit, 501c3, located in Armstrong County. They were established in 1969 to provide temporary shelter for unwanted and abused animals. They match lovable animals with loving forever homes, educate the public on humane, responsible care of all animals, and promote spaying and neutering to reduce companion animal overpopulation. Orphans of the Storm is a no-kill animal shelter. This means they euthanize an animal only if it is suffering with no hope to be cured, or if the animal is a danger to people or other animals. ​

The SATO Project is dedicated to rescuing abused and abandoned dogs from Puerto Rico.

The American Chestnut Foundation has one simple goal: to restore the American chestnut to its native forests. Destroyed by an imported blight many consider the worst environmental disaster of the twentieth century, the American chestnut was virtually eliminated from the eastern hardwood forest between 1904 and 1940. With its loss, wildlife populations plummeted; never to return to former levels. With recent developments in genetics, there is promise that this critically important wildlife food source and timber tree will again become part of our natural heritage. To make this possibility a reality, a group of prominent scientists, in 1983, established the non-profit research-oriented American Chestnut Foundation (TACF). The Foundation's mission is simple: to restore the American chestnut as an integral part of the eastern forest ecosystem. TACF is employing traditional plant breeding techniques, backed by advanced research methods, to develop a blight resistant American chestnut tree. TACF is restoring a species - and in the process, creating a template for restoration of other tree and plant species.

The Haven at Skanda supports love, hope, and possibilities for rescued farm animals and people, especially children. We take in rescued animals and support them to heal and emerge as who they really are. Because the animals are so beautifully able to leave painful experiences in the past and live in the moment in their full innocence and purity, they become loving role models, showing us what is possible. For this reason, Skanda offers a wide range of programs giving people of all ages and abilities the chance to experience the animals' love and brilliance for themselves, and discover new possibilities. Skanda is dedicated to supporting children who, like the animals, have experienced abuse, neglect, or profound loss, and has developed a trauma-informed, strengths-based anti-bullying curriculum that supports youth with a wide range of life experiences and needs. Skanda provides outreach and education programs throughout the year, and has a robust volunteer program for individuals, families, teams, and groups.

Foxy and the Hounds is a Los Angeles based 501(c)(3) non-profit dog rescue organization. Our mission is to help the ones that need us most! We believe every dog deserves a chance at life and we are committed to saving dogs from euthanasia in our local shelters. Foxy and the Hounds saves dogs of all breeds, sizes and ages and the dogs that are often overlooked. Our primary focus is to rescue and rehabilitate injured, neglected, abandoned and abused dogs from our shelters, owner surrenders and hoarding situations.

TO RESCUE, CARE FOR AND PROTECT DOGS, SPECIFICALLY PUGS. WE ALSO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT PUGS AND PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP.

Locations-8036 Cooper Ave Glendale NY & 2 Rider Pl Freeport NY. Bobbi and the Strays believe that animals deserve our love, compassion, and respect. Our purpose is to undertake rescue operations and to provide essential care for orphaned, stray, abused and special needs cats and dogs.Through rehabilitation, socialization, and adoption, we endeavor to provide a humane service to all animals that come into our care. Additionally, we generate awareness about the prevention of animal abuse and neglect as well as spay/neuter programs and their important effect on the dog and cat overpopulation crisis.Through the years our mission has evolved from just rescue and adoption to community service and educational programs to improve the quality of life to all of the NYC boroughs and Long Island.