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The Homeless Cat Network is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, feline rescue organization working to humanely reduce the homeless cat population on the San Francisco Peninsula through spay/neuter, adoption, public education and responsible colony management. We provide advice, assistance and mentoring to individuals, public agencies and businesses. We offer training in humane trapping, socialization, foster care, colony management and adoption procedures. We offer a variety of rewarding volunteer opportunities for reliable, caring people, including supervised activities for high school students earning community service credit

Island Cat Resources and Adoption is dedicated to improving the lives of free-roaming and unowned cats through spay/neuter, adoption, and humane education.

Our mission is to eliminate the euthanasia of cats and dogs through rescue, spay/neuter and education programs. Hopalong focuses on intervening before an animal reaches the shelter and also rescues animals who would otherwise be euthanized at shelters due to pet overpopulation. Since 1993, Hopalong has rescued approximately 28,000 animals.

Grateful Dogs Rescue is the oldest all-breed rescue group in San Francisco.  Our mission is to rescue dogs at risk of euthanasia in our community through no fault of their own.  Each dog receives appropriate medical care and lives in a loving foster home with a GDR volunteer until their forever home can be found.

We are a non-profit animal shelter dedicated to the welfare of animals.

Golden Gate Audubon is dedicated to protecting Bay Area birds, other wildlife and their natural habitats. We conserve and restore wildlife habitat, connect people of all ages and backgrounds with the natural world, and educate and engage Bay Area residents in the protection of our shared, local environment.

The Mission of the Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society, Inc. is to serve our community by providing and promoting humane, compassionate, and conscientious care of companion animals and preventing their overpopulation.

Bighorn Institute is dedicated to the conservation of the world's wild sheep through research and education. It focuses on the endangered Peninsular bighorn in southern California and has long been recognized as an official recovery facility for the species.

To find forever homes for unwanted cats and help low income families pay for vet care for their pets. Help injured pets get the health care they need.

C .A.R.E.'s mission is to shelter and provide the cats and dogs who have come under our stewardship with a quality life via spacious living quarters, good food, veterinary care, love and gentle handling regardless of age or health or handicaps. We strive to carefully seek new loving homes for all cats and dogs, provide quality lifetime care for those who are not yet adopted, support individuals who have rescued homeless dogs or cats, educate the public and pet owners about spay/neuter, behavioral counseling, counseling on any issues that might arise and public outreach toward a more loving, responsible and permanent relationship with pets.

The mission of the United Pegasus Foundation is to provide a safe haven for equines coming off the racetracks or horses that have been retired from breeding. The United Pegasus Foundation believes that no equine should be denied a second career or a dignified retirement, no matter the reason. Since 1994, we have proudly provided retirements, rehabilitation and adoptions to hundreds of former race horses, and thousands of other breeds, keeping them from an uncertain destiny.

Boxer Rescue Los Angeles (BRLA) believes that boxers in need deserve a chance to live a happy life in a loving home. Abandoned or homeless Boxers will always find shelter, care, and ultimately a new home through the efforts of BRLA. By working with committed volunteers, local veterinarians, and trainers, we are able to rescue hundreds of animals every year, provide them with loving temporary care, and place them in well-matched forever homes. Working in conjunction with city and county groups BRLA strives to educate the public and help end animal overpopulation and needless suffering. The commitment to share the love of Boxers is never ending.