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The Ruffian Foundation (RF) was established in 2004, as an all volunteer nonprofit 501 C (3) organization, to provide a sanctuary for feral cats.  Many of these cats are driven from their local habitats by rapid human economic development and neglect. They face suffering and often, death.  Whenever possible, the ruffian foundation, in cooperation with similar agencies, will trap, alter, vaccinate, relocate, and care for them in natural enclosures on the sanctuary grounds (28 acres).  It will also strive to educate the public on humane solutions for feral cat overpopulation and related community health concerns.

Queen City Bulldog Rescue (QCBR) is a non-profit 501c3 organization dedicated to improving the lives and welfare of Bulldog breeds (English, Olde English, French) throughout the city of Cincinnati. ​ The mission of Queen City Bulldog Rescue is to offer satisfactory quality of life to all Bulldogs by providing rescue and rehabilitation with subsequent placement into a loving, safe and educated forever home. They strive to educate our community about this breed that is born predisposed to a multitude of health problems and high maintenance requirements with the hope of one day all bulldogs only being owned by informed, responsible owners.

To fund medical care and promote adoptions for the homeless animals at the Agoura Animal Care Center.Healthcare for Homeless Animals (HHA) is a community-based, 501(c)3 non-profit organization run by volunteers who receive no compensation. The organization is dedicated to funding vital care and compassionate support to at-risk animals (sick, injured, and un-weaned) at the Agoura Animal Care Center. Our mission is to ensure that every animal in the Center has access to necessary medical treatment, rehabilitation, supportive care, and the chance to find a loving forever home. We advocate for animal welfare, good health and second chances.

Angels for Minis a 501 c3 non-profit, strives to be a safe sanctuary for miniature horses who have been abused, neglected, hoarded, starved, or removed by legal authority. To train horses to trust human touch so they can be placed into permanent loving homes.Educate the community about the epidemic of miniature horse abuse and neglect.To care for horses who come in poor health, re-nourish horses who arrive emaciated and to socialize horses who have been without human interaction, Place minis in loving forever homes that are right for the mini, and the mini is right for the home.

"Dog Orphans, Inc., was founded over 40 years ago by a small group of animal lovers dedicated to saving dogs from pain and suffering. We house stray, homeless and unwanted dogs until suitable permanent homes are found. We teach and promote the importance of responsible dog ownership, including spaying and neutering. We do this without considering euthanasia unless a dog’s health or temperament is seriously compromised. We are located on three acres of Douglas woodlands and have accommodations such as indoor playroom, a comfy dog friendly office, spacious indoor/outdoor runs, and a fenced-in play yard!"

CARE STL is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to saving the unwanted, abused, and neglected companion animals of the City of St. Louis through progressive and humane rescue, rehabilitation, and by pairing animals with humans to better each other. We are committed to keeping the City of St. Louis Animal Care Shelter no-kill. We believe in second chances and are committed to educating the public about responsible pet guardianship. Our mission focuses on the health, and safety of the animals in our care and we want to do it in a way that helps our two-legged residents in our community as well

Ecojustice is a national charitable organization dedicated to defending Canadians' right to a healthy environment. Our lawyers and scientists set legal precedents and strengthen environmental laws that protect and restore the environment, both today and for the future. We are an independent organization and 100 percent of our funding is provided by our generous donors. Standing together with thousands of dedicated supporters, Ecojustice is winning victories that make a lasting difference for our communities and our environment. We come from a variety of backgrounds, yet share one common goal: To ensure the long-term protection and health of our rich and diverse environment.

Our mission is to promote farmed animal rescue, education and advocacy. Our vision is to help bring an end to the needless and gratuitous suffering of animals where it matters most - 99.7% of these are farmed animals. Our vision is a simple one: a world where respect for animals means they are no longer unnecessarily and systematically exploited and killed. Farmed animals are the 99% who suffer at human hands. Ending their suffering is a big challenge and yet completely and easily within our control. In addition, the implications for addressing climate change (and all other serious environmental issues), world hunger and human health are immense as well.”

Ensuring snow leopard survival and conserving mountain landscapes by expanding environmental awareness and sharing innovative practices through community stewardship and partnerships.The Snow Leopard Conservancy (SLC) works with local partners and herder communities, the front line in preserving the biodiversity of Central Asia’s high mountains by providing technical and financial assistance for activities linked to stewardship and biodiversity conservation. Our programs build community ownership of projects, long-term self-reliance, and ecosystem health. We involve communities in non-invasive baseline research on snow leopards, their prey and habitat, blending western science with indigenous knowledge.

The Mission of TNR NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska is to help reduce the population of homeless community cats through Trap-Neuter-Return in North Platte. We provide for the well-being of these cats by arranging wellness checks, rabies shots, parasite treatment, and addressing other health concerns at the time of spay/neuter. We also provide colony care to include food, water and ongoing medical care to cats that otherwise have no caretakers. We educate the community about the benefits of caring for community cats and spay/neuter. And finally, we socialize kittens and evaluate stray cats that are discovered in the TNR process for placement in a foster or permanent home.

We are a foundation 501 c (3)that seeks to improve the quality of life of animals in the condition of the street, through the implementation of comprehensive programs of population control, nutrition, adoption and social responsibility -Vaccination and sterilization campaigns with medical help to those in most critical conditions.Offer solutions that help to combat the problem of population and mistreatment of animals, treating them as a problem of public health and coexistence, promoting the adoption of animals rescued and recovered from abandonment, systematically carrying out mass sterilization campaigns in dogs, such as the only method statistically proven, being at the same time efficient, ethical and free of cruelty, to face the high street population.

Rikki's Refuge is an independent, all species, no-kill sanctuary located on over 330 acres of land in Orange, Virginia. Most of this land, which includes streams and beaver ponds, is set aside as a protected area for native Virginia plants and wildlife. The remaining acreage is used to house and care for companion and farm animals who have been abandoned or displaced. From the very beginning, Rikki's Refuge has accepted animals into the sanctuary without discriminating against age, health condition, breed, adoptability, or any of the other labels that often warrant a death sentence. All are welcome to live a comfortable life at the refuge.