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We are dedicated to transitioning retired racehorses into second careers and placing them in the right home. We are based in Central Indiana and have facilities in both Indiana and Ohio. Established in 2005, FFI took its name from famed racehorse Ferdinand who earned four million dollars on the track and won the KY Derby, but was ultimately led to slaughter. Our mission is very clear - To promote equine welfare by providing chances for second careers to retiring racehorses in Indiana, Ohio and throughout the Midwest. We believe that it is a shame that retired racehorses who are sound, have the potential to be sound, have good minds and have options for a second career should face an uncertain future.

TO PROMOTE THE ADOPTION OD DOGS & CATSEDUCATE PET OWNERS ON THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNERSHIP OF PETSPAY FOR SPAY AND NEUTERING OF PETS FOR INDIVIDUALS

The Aquarium of the Pacific’s mission is to instill a sense of wonder, respect, and stewardship for the Pacific Ocean, its inhabitants, and ecosystems. Our vision is to create an aquarium dedicated to conserving and building Natural Capital (Nature and Nature’s services) by building Social Capital (the interactions between and among peoples). The Aquarium of the Pacific is the fourth most-attended aquarium in the nation. It displays over 11,000 animals in more than 50 exhibits that represent the diversity of the Pacific Ocean. Each year more than 1.5 million people visit the Aquarium. Beyond its world-class animal exhibits, the Aquarium offers educational programs for people of all ages from hands-on activities to lectures by leading scientists. Through these programs and a variety of multimedia experiences, the Aquarium provides opportunities to delve deeper into ocean science and learn more about our planet. The Aquarium of the Pacific has redefined the modern aquarium. It is a community gathering place where diverse cultures and the arts are celebrated and a place where important topics facing our planet and our ocean are explored by scientists, policy-makers and stakeholders in the search for sustainable solutions.

In Defense of Animals' mission is to end animal exploitation, cruelty, and abuse by protecting and advocating for the rights, welfare, and habitats of animals, as well as to raise their status beyond mere property, commodities, or things.

Keepers of the Wild (KOTW) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of abused, neglected, abandoned and retired captive wildlife. We strive to provide the best standard of care and help enforce the humane treatment of all animals.  The preservation and protection of wildlife and the environment is paramount in our goals. Through education and public awareness we seek to alleviate all animal suffering and help eliminate use of wild animals as pets and their exploitation in show business. Keepers of the Wild provides a permanent home and true sanctuary to all the animals it rescues.

Our mission is to find forever loving homes for retired racing greyhounds and to educate the public on the life of a retired racing greyhound before and after their racing career.

Through hands-on experience in a safe and peaceful environment, rescued horses and children facing conflicts or challenges come together to help each other learn to love and trust again.

We are here to assist pet owners with preventative pet health services and minor illnesses/injuries.

animal rescue adoption & humane treat

To rescue, rehabilitate and find homes for abandoned dogs and cats by working directly with shelters and the public to rehome animals in need.

1. To operate and manage a lifetime sanctuary for displaced, unwanted, and un-releasable captive-bred wolves, wolf-dogs, and other related species, utilizing such resources as may be available from local, city, state, and private entities or individuals; 2. To educate the general public about wolves, wolf-dogs, and other related species and our environmental and ecological issues related to wildlife; 3. To generate self-supporting, sustainable revenue resources to assist in the financial support of the sanctuary.

Animal Friends of Connecticut (AFOC) is a non-profit, mostly volunteer, animal protection organization, located in central Connecticut and dedicated to animal rescue. We rescue stray, abandoned, surrendered, abused, and handicapped cats and kittens. The animals are given medical care and vaccinations, are spayed or neutered (when appropriate) , then cared for at our no-kill shelter until they are adopted into a loving forever home.