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OUR MISSIONTo Rescue, rehabilitate abused and neglected equine and place them into safe, permanent homes.Provide permanent sanctuary for equine that due to age or health cannot be adopted.Give those equine placed in sanctuary a purpose in life by joining them with children of special needs, physical or emotional disabilities, or who are a victim of abuse/violence, at risk youth.To assist each child with special needs or trauma in reaching their full potential through interaction with horses, to include self-esteem, confidence, social skills, small and gross motor skills, balance, core strength, visual planning skills, attention span, cooridination, flexibility and concentration.

Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Center's mission is to enrich the lives of children and adults by empowering their physical, emotional, and cognitive development through equine-assisted therapies and activities. Beyond our quality programming, Giant Steps is also about community. We work to create a safe space where people can come and share their experiences with other families. It’s a place where, regardless of the disabilities or challenges people may be experiencing, they have the opportunity to bond with our horses, our dedicated instructors and volunteers, and other like-minded people who are all championing for their success. Here, one person’s success is a success for the entire Giant Steps community.

Milo's Sanctuary is a no-kill special needs cat rescue. We take in those that are blind, have physical disabilities, are seniors, have been abused or are suffering from a terminal illness. These special needs often prevent them from being adopted into a “normal” home. For these cats, we provide a Lifetime Care Program by giving them a permanent home and any medical care that they may need to live out the remainder of their natural lives in a safe, loving and healthy environment. To ensure that these cats receive everything they need for quality of life we have a sponsorship program where anyone can sponsor one of our Lifetime Care Cats.

To provide a wild animal rescue facility for injured and orphaned native wildlife.To provide a location for young children and students to study nature in an outdoor classroom setting using STEAM skills and activities in order to advance scientific interests and education.To aid students with learning disabilities and ASD to overcome isolation and social exclusion through animal handling activities, and to regain a sense of community using nature and art.To improve reading readiness skills and overcome dyslexia in children from low income families using animals in CENTER based reading programs to build self-confidence.To provide a location for people with PTSD to improve mental and physical health using the principles of eco-therapy, raptor handling, and holistic biofeedback.

Caring For Creatures' Mission is to provide a safe & healthy environment in which to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home abandoned, neglected, abused, or otherwise homeless dogs and cats; In addition, the sanctuary provides a lifetime home, if necessary, for animals that are elderly, disabled, and/or have a chronic condition requiring specialized care, and;Connect with members of the community to assist with animal-related issues. We believe that a key to reducing the number of animals being surrendered to animal care agencies is to help as many individuals as possible resolve their animal-related problem. We help them understand the plight of animals, in general, and guide them through steps that enable them to keep their animal rather than surrender them to a rescue or shelter.

Chicago Canine Rescue (CCR) was founded in 2001 to help find permanent, loving homes for homeless dogs in our city. Each dog under our care is treated to a healthy, healing environment. Our qualified and educated professionals provide specialized medical treatment, plus training and adoption services. In its first ten years, CCR has saved over 3,500 dogs, many with special needs. CCR works with the Midwest's largest shelters to rescue animals that are in danger of euthanasia. In addition to caring for healthy and easily adoptable dogs, CCR - unlike most other shelters - also rescues dogs that frequently passed over for adoption, such as a sick or injured animal, a senior dog, or an animal with a manageable illness or disability.

Almost Home Foundation is a nonprofit, all volunteer, no-kill cat & dog rescue funded solely by private donations. We have no paid employees. AHF is committed to reducing the number of homeless and unwanted companion animals through education programs, spay /neuter programs, and the responsible re-homing of dogs and cats through adoption programs. Almost Home Foundation relies on volunteers who dedicate their time, homes and hearts for our animals until permanent, loving homes can be found. Adoptable animals in our care will be kept as long as it takes to find a suitable home. AHF does not discriminate against animals based on age, breed, color of fur or physical disability. Our ultimate goal is to eliminate the need to ever have a healthy adoptable animal euthanized.

Releashed Rescue is a licensed 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing huskies and other working dogs from high-kill shelters, rehabilitating those that need training and rehoming them into permanent loving homes. Releashed Rescue will provide food, shelter, basic necessities, medical treatment including shots and spay or neuter, and work to train any animal going through our program. Our goal is to find the right family to love and care for the animals for their lifetime. Releashed Rescue has a vision of a world where animals are not killed because they are inconvenient. Instead, we hope to educate the public about pet over-population, spay , neuter, humane treatment of animals and how animals can enrich the lives of people including the elderly, children and those with disabilities.

Tasha’s Furry Friends Sanctuary is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, volunteer-based no-kill animal sanctuary for senior cats and special needs cats and kittens. Tasha’s Furry Friends Sanctuary mission is to provide senior cats and special needs cats and kittens with a safe haven to ensure they can live out their lives in love, dignity, comfort, compassion, and with companionship throughout their lives and throughout their senior years. Tasha’s Furry Friends Sanctuary was founded on the belief that all cats deserve a second chance at life because every cat matters. Tasha’s Furry Friends Sanctuary provides care for senior cats and special needs cats and kittens that are unable to find homes due to age, chronic illness, physical disabilities, temperament and behavioral issues.

We harness the unique power of equine therapy in dedication to those facing acute medical, developmental or emotional challenges. Our specially trained miniature horses are taken directly to the facility (or home) of anyone within reach. Compassionate horse therapy is proven to lower heart rates, blood pressure, anxiety, PTSD and depression, while mitigating feelings of loneliness, fear and isolation. Profound benefits are gained almost immediately for our hospice, nursing home and Alzheimer's patients as well as cognitively disabled youth and emotionally traumatized children, many suffering from the abusive horrors of sex trafficking. 100% of your gift goes directly towards horse care and transportation expenses; our trainer/handler works solely as a volunteer, rewarded simply by the Grace of those we serve. Please Help Us lift up a Life!

Abandoned Angels Cocker Spaniel Rescue, Inc. (AACSR) dba NY Abandoned Angels Rescue (NYAAR) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the rescue and re-homing of Cocker Spaniels and other dog breeds in need of loving forever homes. AACSR will not reject any dog due to age or health reasons and often accepts dogs with temperament and/or medical issues. AACSR relies solely on donations whether through adoptions or the generosity of the public to help pay for the veterinary care of sick, physically disabled, and behaviorally challenged dogs. To date, NY Abandoned Angels Rescue has saved over 3,500 dogs, including 200 dogs in 2012, 140 dogs in 2013, 185 in 2014, 175 in 2015, and 125 dogs in 2016. AACSR is a proud member of the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals.

Faith N Friends is a volunteer-run, donation-funded 501(c)3 horse rescue and sanctuary. We accept owner surrenders, rescues, and abandoned equines. We provide community and owner education and assistance as available and are in the process of creating therapy programs for disabled and chronically ill children. Through community outreach and education, Faith N Friends strives to bring understanding and comfort to people of all ages and from all walks as they interact with and learn about horses. There are over 150,000 horses, either in rescues or feral, without permanent homes in the United States. More than 90,000 horses each year are sent to slaughter. Rescue horses have fewer options than their kindred dogs and cats, due to their size and feed requirements. Faith N Friends works to address both the equine and human needs by providing care, treatment, and training, as well as matching loving owners to the right horse while helping and educating horse owners and the community.