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Our mission is to provide the best quality of life possible to wildlife rescued from illegal trading, and to diminish animal trafficking through educational programs and public action, in partnership with the authorities and other organizations. Through this work we aim to inspire mankind to uphold values that promote conservation and the recuperation of biodiversity. Our vision is a world in which wildlife lives freely in its natural habitat; free from the dangers of indiscriminate hunting, senseless capture and the destruction of their ecosystem. Our main objectives are: To defend the environment and conserve biodiversity. To rescue and rehabilitate wild fauna that has fallen victim to trafficking and abuse. To appropriately care for all wild animals that are rescued from captivity. To coordinate and carry out research and education programmes that will support and contribute to the conservation of our ecosystem.

The Humane Society of Blue Ridge (HSBR) works diligently to increase awareness of animal issues through public education, striving to end euthanasia of healthy, adoptable animals, and to promote and offer affordable spay and neutering and rabies inoculation. HSBR is a non-profit group comprised mainly of volunteers whose mission is to promote respect for all living things, to provide for the welfare of abandoned, injured, and mistreated animals and to find them loving, permanent homes.

To provide a safe haven for domestic animals, regardless of breed or species; through rescue, rehabilitation, adoption and sanctuary. To advocate for the humane treatment of animals, and promote the human-animal bond. To educate the public about the importance of kindness, compassion, and responsible pet ownership with an emphasis on spaying and neutering. To cooperate and work with other animal rescues and shelters towards the goal of becoming a no-kill nation

The Friends mission is to facilitate and assist with animal welfare programs in order to reduce animal suffering and improve public health. These programs include, but are not limited to: spay/neuter programs; animal care education; and shelter and adoption of rescued animals.

The mission of Basset Rescue of Puget Sound (BROPS) is to provide education, prevention, intervention, and adoption services to ensure that all Basset Hounds enjoy long, healthy lives in loving, safe, appropriate homes where they are provided the life-long care they require. We commit to each Basset Hound and adopters we serve for the life of the dog. In the event that an adoption is unsuccessful, the dog is to be returned to BROPS.

PROVIDING A SAFE, COMFORTABLE RESIDENCE AND NUTRITION FOR UNWANTED, ABANDONED, ABUSED ANIMALS UNTIL A FOREVER HOME CAN BE FOUND, INCLUDING PROVISION OF FULL SERVICE VETERINARY MEDICAL CARE, INCLUDING STERILIZATION SURGERIES AND VACCINES. IN ADDITION, VOLUNTEERS WORK DILIGENTLY TO CARE FOR THE ANIMALS AND MATCH THEM WITH RESPONSIBLE PEOPLE SEEKING LOVING COMPANIONS.

Friends of Lakeside Nature Center, Inc., (FOLNC) is the support group for Lakeside Nature Center (LNC) in Swope Park. Lakeside Nature Center provides educational and recreational activities focusing on environmental awareness and conservation of native Missouri plants and animals and their habitats. Conservation activities include environmental education, habitat restoration and urban waterway management. Wildlife rehabilitation is a key component of LNC's mission. Programs are designed to meet the social, cultural, and physical needs of our diverse and changing community for today and for the future. FOLNC has continued in this mission since 1983.

Heartland Humane Society of Missouri is a 501(c)3 non-profit group of dedicated foster homes that gives abandoned, abused, and unwanted animals another chance for loving, permanent homes through our adoption program, following the no-kill philosophy. We reduce pet overpopulation in our community through collaboration with veterinarians, animal welfare organizations, and supportive individuals and organizations by providing affordable spay/neuter procedures and humane education. Heartland Humane Society of Missouri is funded by adoption fees, donations, fundraising events, grants and tributes.

(1) Prevent cruelty to animals by reducing the number of unwanted pet litters taken to our local kill shelters. (2) Save as many animals from our local kill shelters as possible through our successful fostering adoption program. (3) Provide financial assistance to low income families for surgery costs to sterilize companion pets working at ground zero.

Our mission is to help reduce euthanasia of healthy animals in our community. We raise money to assist rescue groups who save animals from local shelters and pay for associated vet fees including spay/neuter, rabies vaccinations and heartworm treatment if needed. We sponsor no-fee adoptions and free spay/neuter events in our our community.

A Kitty’s Purrsuit of Happiness (KPOH) is a veteran founded and operated, non-kill rescue dedicated to improving the lives of abused, abandoned, ill and injured cats. We promote Spay and Neuter and Trap Neuter Vaccinate Return programs as the most humane method of effecting positive change in cat populations. We provide medical care and long-term accommodations for special needs cats under our guardianship.

Our purpose is supporting the Crosby County community by promoting responsible pet ownership and animal welfare, including providing assistance for basic animal care, education, and a pet pantry to benefit the residents of the county.