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The Humane Society of Carroll County has been advocating for the health and proper care of animals for nearly 75 years. In 1945 a group of concerned citizens formed the Humane Society of Carroll County. In 1977, the Carroll County commissioners directed the Humane Society to enforce domestic animal laws, sell dog licenses and shelter animals. In 1981 a new county animal shelter was opened where it stands today. The Humane Society had six employees at that time. A large livestock holding facility was built in 1983 with donated funds, enabling the Humane Society to shelter loose livestock in a safe environment until an owner could hopefully be found. Today the Humane Society of Carroll County employs 14 full time and 6 part time staff members and adopts out numerous animals each year.

We are a group of people who care about horses and their quality of life. As a non-profit, no kill, volunteer organization, we can improve their lives by providing a safe environment and good nutrition and teaching others to do as well.\n\nWe offer the horses a life where there is trust and hope. Through the efforts of Central Pa Horse rescue, we care for the equine, restoring health and well being when possible placing them in loving, caring forever homes.\n\nCentral Pa Horse Rescue is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all horses, thereby improving the lives of people through their bond with the horses.\n\nWe are committed to the rescue and rehabilitation of equines suffering from abuse, as well as the successful retirement of working equines. We strive to improve public awarenes

Our Mission We care, protect, educate and serve to provide for the humane care of animals and encourage responsible pet ownership. Objectives • Protect animals in need • Maintain high standards of animal health and welfare in a safe and clean environment • Find suitable homes for shelter animals • Promote humane treatment of animals through education • Uphold municipal animal by-laws • Maintain financial stability through donations and fundraising initiatives Who we are We are an independent humane society and a not-for-profit, registered charitable organization. The UCHS receives no funding from the government and relies on the support of donors and volunteers to maintain the operation. With a focus on education and community involvement, the UCHS reinforces its message of responsible pet ownership with an emphasis on safety, respect, care and compassion towards animals.

Cats Amore's primary rescue focus is mostly adult or senior cats, cats with special needs or at high risk of euthanasia in shelters. However Cats Amore Animal Rescue will take Mama cats and kittens (families), abandoned kittens and sometimes even dogs based on space available and willing foster homes. We also provide assistance to local senior citizen pet owners needing to find placement for their pets due to health, financial or other reasons.Cats Amore Animal Rescue accepts and adopts out FIV+ cats as space or foster opportunities allow.Cats Amore offers unique pet fostering opportunities for humans in certain life stages.All of our cats/kittens are fully vetted and cared for by the rescue and/or foster homes until they find a permanent, loving indoor home.

To assist with funding for needed veterinary services or other special needs above and beyond the county’s budgetary current standard of care for the animals. To raise money to help fund a new animal shelter building thereby reducing the burden on the county. To promote and support the spaying and neutering of animals thereby reducing the number of animals coming into the shelter. To raise awareness of Mercer country residents about the immediate needs and long term goals of the Animal Shelter. To help the county provide a safe and healthful environment for lost/homeless animals pending adoption in other ways not mentioned above as determined appropriate by Board of Directors. In conjunction with Mercer County Animal Control, support and promote an animal foster care program. In conjunction with Mercer County Animal Control, support and promote a shelter volunteer program.

We rescue, rehabilitate and place unwanted, neglected and abused Pugs in permanent adoptive homes that have been carefully screened. The Pugs and former owners we work with are from throughout Oregon, Idaho and Washington and we rescue pugs regardless of age or medical condition, seeking to provide for their short and long-term needs. Prior to adoption, our Pugs are cared for by our dedicated foster families located in the Portland Metro area. While there and before adoption can occur, our Pugs receive medical care including spaying/neutering, dental checks, vaccinations, and microchips. In addition to saving Pugs, we strive to educate the public about the breed, including its personality, health issues and care, and about the importance of domestic animal population control.

"Love This Horse, Equine Rescue Inc." is a horse rescue specializing in taking in forgotten, neglected and abused Arabian horses from local animal shelters, distressed owners, from low-end local horse auctions, and law enforcement seizures. We bring them into a safe and nurturing environment, where they are brought back to health. When the horses are strong enough, they are evaluated, and if possible, restarted for a new life as a riding horse. We believe that every horse deserves a job. For some of our horses, this means becoming a great trail or lesson horses. Others are destined to become therapy horses, helping kids and adults healing from their own deep wounds. We work hard to take care of these horses, all the while knowing that the horses are secretly taking care of us.

- Greater Houston German Shepherd Dog Rescue (GHGSDR) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We are a breed-specific group dedicated to the rescue of German Shepherd Dogs (GSDs); and do not knowingly accept mixed-breed dogs into our program. Our GSDs are obtained from public shelters where they are scheduled to be euthanized or they are given to us directly by their owners. All dogs receive the necessary health care, including spaying/neutering and are micro-chipped and then are placed in a foster home until they are adopted. Our dogs are guaranteed a place in our organization throughout their life. We provide information and education to the community with emphasis on the importance of spaying/neutering and heart-worm prevention, and we work with transporters, animal shelters and other rescue organizations to develop a better life for all GSDs.

MISSIONHighland County Humane Society (HCHS) is a private, non-profit organization that promotes the health, safety, welfare, compassionate care, and protection of animals in Highland County, Virginia and beyond. As volunteers, we’ve been working since 2012 to help neighbors with their pets, and to take in dogs and cats with no other hope. We have no shelter or staff. HCHS receives no county or state funding. Thanks to our dedicated volunteers and foster homes, HCHS has rescued nearly 4,000 animals and has made life better for thousands more. HCHS is a 501(c)(3) organization. We’re funded through donations, grants, adoption fees, and fundraising events. Your tax-deductible donation provides day-to-day care, veterinary services, food, and shelter for dogs and cats in Highland County.

Last Chance Forever, The Bird of Prey Conservancy's mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and release sick, injured, and orphaned birds of prey. Raptors are important ecological barometers, indicator species, that tell us messages concerning the over-all health of our environment. After all, they live on the same earth that we do, breath the same air, and drink the same water. Being smaller than us, toxins and other forms of environmental ills will affect them quicker than humans. LCF also provides sanctuary for raptors that are unfit to return to the wild. Many are used as Educational Ambassadors in public demonstrations, or as surrogates used to teach young raptors how to survive in the wild. LCF performs over 300 educational programs a year to a wide variety of audiences in varied venues.

Grand Canyon Wildlands Council, founded in 1996, is a group of scientists, outdoor enthusiasts, and ardent conservationists working toward creative, science-based solutions to the threats facing the natural systems and wildlife of the Grand Canyon ecoregion. The mission of Grand Canyon Wildlands is to create and apply a dynamic wildlands network that ensures the existence, health, and sustainability of all native species and natural ecosystems in the Grand Canyon and the lands that surround it. To this end, Grand Canyon Wildlands uses hands-on scientific research to inform the management of the region's wildands, wildlife and waters. For example, we are working to identify important habitats like springs and old growth forests that need protection. In addition to "saving the pieces," we are working to heal the region's ecological wounds by restoring native vegetation and returning species that have been extripated like the wolf and the river otter.

THE PAWS & CLAWS MISSION IS TO: PROMOTE AND PROVIDE HUMANE PROTECTION AND SHELTER FOR ABANDONED OR LOST COMPANION ANIMALS; SEEK ADOPTIVE HOMES FOR COMPANION ANIMALS UNDER OUR PROTECTIVE CARE; PROVIDE PUBLIC EDUCATION REGARDING THE SOCIETAL PROBLEM OF ANIMAL OVERPOPULATION; PROMOTE THE PRINCIPLES OF RESPONSIBLE COMPANION ANIMAL CARE; AND, ADVOCATE THE SPAYING AND NEUTERING OF ALL COMPANION ANIMALS. PAWS & CLAWS DOES NOT EUTHANIZE EXCEPT ON THE ADVICE OF A VETERINARIAN IN THE CASE OF CRITICAL INJURY, TERMINAL ILLNESS, DEBILITATING PAIN, OR SEVERE BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS IN WHICH THE ANIMAL IS A DANGER TO THEMSELVES, OTHER ANIMALS OR HUMANS. PAWS & CLAWS WILL BE THE ANIMAL SHELTER OF CHOICE IN SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA BY BEING THE ACKNOWLEDGED LEADER IN THE RESCUE AND CARE OF ABANDONED ANIMALS; ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGH THE ADOPTION OF COMPANION ANIMALS; PROVIDING HEALTH AND ANIMAL CARE EDUCATION; PARTNERING WITH THE COMMUNITY; AND PROVIDING EASE OF ACCESS.