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Nestled on 30 park-like acres in north Florida, Rooterville is home to over 400 rescued farm animals, primarily pigs of all types. Encouraging compassion, inspiring change is our mission at Rooterville and we've been faithfully executing on that mission for over 15 years. We share our beautiful sanctuary and our precious animal ambassadors with thousands of visitors every year. We tell their stories of abuse or neglect and encourage our guests to make kinder choices. Our hope is that guests who come through our gates will have an unforgettable experience that will help move them to transition to a compassionate, sustainable and health-promoting plant-based diet.  At Rooterville, we believe that by helping people understand that the simple choices they make every day have a profound impact on their own health, the environment, and the animals who live in misery until the time they are killed for food encourages them to make better choices in their daily lives, choices that better reflect who they are as caring individuals. Meeting the animal ambassadors at the sanctuary creates memories that will last a lifetime and encourages critical thinking about dietary choices. We want to GROW, we have created a magical place like no other and we want to share it with more people. That is why we are working hard to raise the funding to buy property near Orlando. This will allow many more thousands of guests the opportunity to visit and experience Rooterville and in so doing, help us generate more revenue from donations, sales of food, overnight stays and events, and on site and online gift shop sales to make our organization self sustaining. If there is one thing we would love to do at Rooterville, it is MORE. We don't have much time to turn things around for our beautiful planet and the wild creatures that are left on it. We need your help to be the change in this world! Rooterville is an organization your brand would be proud to associate with!

We at the Humane Society of Chittenden County believe that supporting, strengthening and sustaining the bonds between people and pets improves the well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our mission is to ensure that every pet has a loving home and that every pet owner has access to the resources they need to give those pets happy, healthy lives. Our mission is to: Provide for the health and well-being of companion animals that are in need and find each a loving home Reduce the number of unwanted animals through spay/neuter programs Offer affordable health and wellness services and resources to pet owners in need, targeting the underserved population Promote the animal-human bond through outreach, humane education, and therapeutic programming Advocate on behalf of animals in crisis and as an enforcer of their rights and protection through education, investigation, and legislative efforts. HSCC is an independent, 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that receives no city, state or federal funding. We are not affiliated with any national organizations, such as the Humane Society of the United States. We rely solely on the limited revenue generated by our programs and fees, and on the tremendous generosity of our community. In fact, the majority of our annual revenue comes from charitable giving! We serve Vermont’s most populated county, Chittenden, as well as Grand Isle County. Founded in 1901, HSCC has been serving both animals and people for well over 100 years. The original facility was built by June & Herb Davis, considered the modern-day founders of HSCC, but was outgrown by the late 1990’s. Our current facility was completed in October of 2002 and boasts nearly 12,000 square feet of animal care and adoption space, where we take in over 1,400 animals each year and welcome as many as 20,000 visitors annually. The majority of the animals at HSCC are cats and dogs, but we also provide care and services for small animals such as rabbits, ferrets, and guinea pigs.

DOG RESCUEWith years of animal rescue and fostering experience between them, a group of friends recognized the need for a canine only rescue group in the Triad area. Consolidating their shared goal to help dogs of all breeds find the best possible home, while also matching adopters with their ideal companion, they joined forces to create a new rescue group. Stepping Stones Canine Rescue is a charitable and educational non-profit corporation, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Our volunteers share an enthusiasm for dogs and support a mission to rescue, protect, provide sanctuary and ultimately find adoptive families for abandoned, stray and neglected dogs. All of our dogs are housed in foster homes where they are provided with an enormous amount of love and any medical attention needed to insure their best health before adoption. All dogs are evaluated for temperament and personality, helping us to place them in homes that are well suited to their needs and to the needs of their future family.

Rescue Animal Mp3 Project, founded by North Canton, Ohio veterinarian Pamela Fisher, DVM, is a unique program designed to enrich the lives of abandoned animals in Stark County shelters and across the US. Thirty hours of pet calming music is loaded onto Mp3 players and donated free-of-charge to shelters and rescue organizations. Playing soothing pet music promotes relaxation by creating a calming environment. Animals are better able to cope with the stress of shelter environments, and in turn, this improves their quality of life. Dogs and cats that are calm and well-behaved are much more desirable to adopt. This outcome is accomplished through educating rescue and shelter workers about the benefits of calming music and how it will help the health and well-being of the animals in their facilities. The evaluation feedback has shown that the music also has a calming effect on humans who work at the shelters and visit to adopt, cultivating calm treatment of the animals.

The Friends of the Burlington County Animal Shelter, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The all-volunteer group cooperates with the county animal shelter to care for shelter pets and place them into adoptive homes. The group was founded in November 2010 and incorporated in February 2012. We enhance the lives of shelter animals and help them find homes. Our two main goals are: •helping the animals be happy and healthy in the shelter. We interact with the animals by walking the dogs and playing with the cats, which helps them release stress and pent-up energy, as well as improving their overall health and adoptability. •helping the animals move from the shelter into forever homes, foster homes, and no-kill animal rescues. We promote the animals in a variety of ways, including helping post information to adoption websites, such as petfinder, and acting as a liaison for the shelter with foster homes and no-kill rescues. We are also proud to be a bronze level member of Guidestar, an organization that ranks non-profits on their financial transparency.

Provide rescue, care, shelter for injured, stray, impounded or unwanted animals -to provide refuge for homeless animals and animals in need and coordinate their placement in permanent and safe home environments; -to provide education through publications, seminars, and discussions to the general public on animal health and welfare, behavior and care including the benefits of spaying and neutering; -to provide information and referrals to affordable and low cost medical care including spay & neuter clinics and other animal medical and care facilities; -to provide information on training, behavior modification and general handling instruction along with referrals to vetted and certified professionals in these areas; -to liaise and network with other animal rescue organizations as part of a mutual effort to aid animals in distress; -to solicit donations and funding from government agencies, corporations, private foundations, public charities, individuals and the general public at large to finance the medical, housing and other incidental costs of homeless animals while in the custody of the organization; -to organize and participate in fundraisers to benefit furtherance of the overall main purpose and goals of the organization; -to have the normal functions, operations, programs and pursuits incidental to a fully recognized and operational non-profit animal rescue organization.

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.

Founded in 2001, Second Chance Pet Adoptions is a non-profit 501(c)(3) No-Kill animal rescue dedicated to the memory of all animals who were caged, hunted, beaten, tortured, starved, chained, exploited, abandoned or simply ignored. Our mission is to find a permanent, loving home for each cat and kitten in our care, and to reduce the overpopulation of cats in the community, through an aggressive trap-neuter-return program. Second Chance Pet Adoptions educates the public as to the proper care and needs of their pets, provides information on existing animal cruelty and abandonment laws, and informs the public of the importance of spaying and neutering their pets. We also provide a service to the community by providing pet adoptions designed to benefit both the animal and the adopting party. We ensure the animals under our protection are taken care of in the best way possible. Our adoption process includes a veterinary health check for the animal and screening of the prospective owner, to help ensure that the pet and its new owner will be compatible. If for any reason they are not compatible, we take back the pet, who will again be offered for adoption. Second Chance Pet Adoptions is a 100% volunteer organization. We do not receive any government assistance and rely solely on donations to provide services for the animals in our care.

To RESCUE and save abandoned, stray, neglected or relinquished Wire Fox Terriers from shelters, animal controls, puppy mills and breeders and to assist dogs who, because of extenuating circumstances, are unable to remain in their homes with their owners.   To provide any and all medical attention as required to make sure that each dog is in good health prior to adoption and to micro chip each Wire Fox Terrier. To provide sanctuary in a foster home where each receives a tremendous amount of love and care and treated as a member of the family.  To REHABILITATE and evaluate each foster dog for temperament and personality to ascertain the best suited home based on their needs, their prospective owner's situation and lifestyle.   To thoroughly screen adoption applicants before making placement decisions by requiring a completed Application, a Home Visit and Vet Reference Check and to interview and personally speak with each applicant to get to know them and their preferences which increases the end result of a successful permanent placement. To REHOME each foster dog by adopting them into their new suitable, permanent and loving Forever Homes. To increase public awareness of the overpopulation of homeless animals and to stress the importance of choosing to adopt and to provide information and links on where and how to become involved to eliminate the killing of adoptable animals. To exercise fiscal responsibility in handling our adoption fees, donations and other fundraising receipts to provide the maximum care for our rescued dogs and to ensure our financial viability into the future.

Vision Statement- To provide social restoration for third-world countries and the US in all phases of social interaction, including: health and medical, spiritual, social, educational, and vocational spheres of human existence. Mission Statement-The Inter-American Restoration Corporation is committed to addressing the needs of impoverished, underprivileged, or traumatized people, both at home and abroad. Established as a 501C3 corporation in 2002, IRC has strategically incorporated first-world resources, business practices, and efficiency with compassion and focus. The result has been to provide necessary and needed relief directly to the people who lack life's essential conveniences. Driven to satisfy the complete spectrum of the individual, IRC is dedicated to facilitating the spiritual, educational, physical, and the community needs of the person. As such, IRC directs projects geared toward the revitalization of the whole person and whole community. VALUES: 1) We Value the strength of community to empower operations, to leverage opportunities, and enhance communication. 2) We Value individual passions. 3) We Value organization that leads to efficient process, purposeful actions, and dynamic results.4) We Value Spiritual leadership as expressed in outward, inward and unseen actions. 5) We Value the necessity of empowering indigenous peoples to take control of their own social destiny. 6)We Value cultures of all kinds 7) We value opportunity.

We founded Rosemarie's Rescue Ranch, Inc. to be a happy place to adopt your new best friend. A place you feel welcome and at ease, and able to focus on what's best for both your family and for the animal. We're a small, close-knit group of kind-hearted folks who put the welfare of the animals we rescue first, above all else. We'll be asking lots of questions, and listening closely to your needs to help you make an educated decision on next steps. We are a state approved 501(c)3 all-foster, all-volunteer, nonprofit organization. We appreciate your kind donations and will use your funding to make a difference. 100% of all proceeds of all fundraising goes towards the health, medical care, shots, spay/neuter, and well-being of the animals we rescue. Our volunteers are the heart of our organization. We promise you a fun and fulfilling experience in a safe and nurturing environment that includes a drama-free atmosphere. Here at Rosemarie's Rescue Ranch, Inc., we are committed to a single goal: Saving lives. Rescuing, rehabilitating broken souls, and re-homing relinquished pets with loving families. We are an all-volunteer, all-foster rescue organization and rely solely on fundraising and donations to save lives. Our mission is simple: Rescue, Rehab, Rehome.

We all have full time jobs, families and other activities in our lives. We spend our own time working on the organization, planning to get these dogs out of shelters before they are put down, scheduling vet appointments, transporting dogs cross country and processing adoption applications. Many times these dogs are in far away places and the dogs have to be pulled by a volunteer and then boarded for around $5-10 a day until they can be transported to a foster home in Colorado. We work on organizing a transport for these dogs sometimes from one end of the country to another. We use our donations for the extra cost of pulling, vetting, boarding, and transporting the dogs. If you can not donate in the form of money we can always benefit from materials such as collars, leashes, crates/kennels, toys, treats, food. We will gladly take used items. If you are donating food please make sure it is a decent higher quality food. See our GRADING YOUR DOG FOOD page for information. We believe that there are a lot of junk dog foods out there and the dogs skin, fur, activity level, and health depends upon a high quality dog food. Please go to the DONATE link above to donate. Thank you for any help, when we are supported we don't feel as if are efforts are pointless.