Animal welfare organizations are concerned with the health, safety and psychological wellness of individual animals. These organizations include

animal rescue group An animal rescue group or animal rescue organization is a group dedicated to pet adoption. These groups take unwanted, abandoned, abused, or stray pets and attempt to find suitable homes for them. Many rescue groups are created by and run by vo ...

s and

wildlife rehabilitation Wildlife rehabilitation is the treatment and care of injured, orphaned, or sick wild animals so that they can be released back to the wild. Process Rehabilitation begins when an animal is found and reported to a wildlife rehabilitator, or seize ...

centers, which care for animals in distress and

sanctuaries A sanctuary, in its original meaning, is a sacred space, sacred place, such as a shrine. By the use of such places as a haven, by extension the term has come to be used for any place of safety. This secondary use can be categorized into human sa ...

, where animals are brought to live and be protected for the rest of their lives. Their goals are generally distinct from conservation organizations, which are primarily concerned with the preservation of

species In biology, a species is the basic unit of classification and a taxonomic rank of an organism, as well as a unit of biodiversity. A species is often defined as the largest group of organisms in which any two individuals of the appropriate s ...

, populations,

habitat In ecology, the term habitat summarises the array of resources, physical and biotic factors that are present in an area, such as to support the survival and reproduction of a particular species. A species habitat can be seen as the physical ...

ecosystem An ecosystem (or ecological system) consists of all the organisms and the physical environment with which they interact. These biotic and abiotic components are linked together through nutrient cycles and energy flows. Energy enters the syste ...

s and

biodiversity Biodiversity or biological diversity is the variety and variability of life on Earth. Biodiversity is a measure of variation at the genetic (''genetic variability''), species (''species diversity''), and ecosystem (''ecosystem diversity'') l ...

, rather than the welfare of individual animals. For organizations with Wikipedia pages, see :Animal welfare organizations.

Worldwide or serving multiple countries

Animal People Animal People, Inc. is a non-profit animal rights charity dedicated to generating knowledge and raising public awareness of animal sentience and suffering. Animal People was founded in 1992 with the mission of "exposing the existence of cruelty to ...

(based in U.S.) *

Animal Transportation Association The Animal Transportation Association (ATA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the safe and humane transportation of animals worldwide. The organization advocates for uniform and effective international regulations for the humane handling o ...

Animal Welfare Institute The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is an American non-profit charitable organization founded by Christine Stevens in 1951 with the goal of reducing suffering inflicted on animals by humans. It is one of the oldest animal welfare organizations in ...

* AnimaNaturalis *

Association of Zoos and Aquariums The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), originally the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums, is an American 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1924 and dedicated to the advancement of zoos and public aquariums in ...

Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International The Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International, or AAALAC, is a private, nonprofit organization that promotes the humane treatment of animals in science through voluntary accreditation and assessment progr ...

* Australia for Dolphins *

BirdLife International BirdLife International is a global partnership of non-governmental organizations that strives to conserve birds and their habitats. BirdLife International's priorities include preventing extinction of bird species, identifying and safeguarding ...

Brooke Hospital for Animals Brooke is a United Kingdom-based international equine charity, which focuses on the welfare and care of donkeys, horses and mules. With more than 900 people working helping to deliver services, Brooke is the largest equine charity in the world ...

(equine) *

Care for the Wild International Care for the Wild International is an animal charity, a non-governmental organization established in 1984 and based in the United Kingdom. It supports wildlife projects and it campaigns on animal rights issues in Britain and around the world. Hist ...

Compassion in World Farming Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) is a campaigning and lobbying animal welfare organisation. It campaigns against the live export of animals, certain methods of livestock slaughter, and all systems of factory farming. It has received celebr ...

The Donkey Sanctuary The Donkey Sanctuary is a British charitable organisation devoted to the welfare of donkeys. The charity, which is based near Sidmouth in Devon, England, was founded in 1969. It is one of the largest equine charities in the world with an annua ...

(based in U.K.) *

Friends of Animals Friends of Animals (FoA) is a non-profit international animal advocacy organization, established in New York City in 1957, working to free animals around the world from cruelty and institutionalized exploitation. The organization's headquarters is ...

Four Paws Four Paws (stylized FOUR PAWS) is a global animal welfare organisation based in Vienna, Austria. The organisation is focusing on gradually improving the living conditions of animals under direct human influence, by revealing suffering, rescuing ...

Global Alliance for Rabies Control The Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) is a non-profit organization that aims to eliminate deaths from canine rabies by 2030. Rabies is a neglected disease of poverty, which is almost 100% fatal, but can also be prevented with available v ...

Grey2K USA GREY2K USA Worldwide is an American non-profit political lobbying organization dedicated to passing stronger greyhound protection laws and ending dog racing. It was founded in March 2001 as Grey2K and changed its name in 2013 to reflect an internat ...

Humane Slaughter Association The Humane Slaughter Association (HSA) supports research, training, and development to improve the welfare of livestock during transport and slaughter. It provides technical information about handling and slaughter on its website, training for ...

(based in UK) *

Humane Society International Humane Society International (HSI) is the international division of The Humane Society of the United States. Founded in 1991, HSI has expanded The HSUS's activities into Central and South America, Africa, and Asia. HSI's Asian, Australian, Canad ...

International Animal Rescue International Animal Rescue (IAR) is an Animal protectionism, animal protection and conservation non-profit organisation that comes to the aid of suffering animals with hands-on rescue and Wildlife rehabilitation, rehabilitation and the protecti ...

International Bird Rescue International Bird Rescue is a nonprofit organization that rehabilitates injured aquatic birds, most notably seabirds affected by oil spills. Founded bAlice Berknerand members of the Ecology Action, including veterinarian James Michael Harris, D ...

(based in California) *

International Fund for Animal Welfare The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) is one of the largest animal welfare and conservation charities in the world. The organization works to rescue individual animals, safeguard populations, preserve habitat, and advocate for great ...

(IFAW) *

International Primate Protection League The International Primate Protection League (IPPL) is a not-for-profit animal welfare organization founded in 1973 in Thailand by Shirley McGreal. IPPL's main focus is to promote the conservation and protection around the world of all non-human ...

Marine Connection Marine Connection is a London, UK-based animal welfare charity working both nationally and internationally for the welfare, protection, and conservation of cetaceans: dolphins, whales and porpoises. The charity aims to achieve its objectives via ...

Monkey World The Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre is a ape and monkey sanctuary and rescue centre near Wool, Dorset, England. History Set up in 1987 by Jim Cronin with assistance from both Jeremy Keeling and later operated by both Cronin and his wife Al ...

(based in U.K.) *

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA; , stylized as PeTA) is an American animal rights nonprofit organization based in Norfolk, Virginia, and led by Ingrid Newkirk, its international president. PETA reports that PETA entities have ...

Performing Animal Welfare Society The Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) is a U.S.-based group for abandoned or abused performing animals as well as victims of the exotic animal trade. They claim 30,000 members. As a member accredited by The Association of Sanctuaries (TAOS ...

Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is a charity operating in England and Wales that promotes animal welfare. The RSPCA is funded primarily by voluntary donations. Founded in 1824, it is the oldest and largest an ...

SANCCOB The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) is an international body dedicated to seabird rehabilitation. The only seabird rehabilitation organisation registered with the South African Veterinary Council, the n ...

(seabirds, based in South Africa) *

Shark Trust The Shark Trust is a charitable organization founded in the United Kingdom in 1997. It is dedicated to promoting the study, management and conservation of sharks, skates and rays (elasmobranchs) in the UK and internationally. TheTrust works on ...

Universities Federation for Animal Welfare The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW), is an animal welfare science society. It is a UK-registered scientific and educational charity. UFAW works to improve animals' lives by promoting and supporting developments in the science ...

(UFAW) *

Vegan Outreach Vegan Outreach is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1993. Originally known as Animal Liberation Action (ALA), the group was founded by Matt Ball and Jack Norris in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1993. History As members of the animal rights c ...

* Vets Beyond Borders * Vets for Change *

Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC), formerly Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society in the UK, is a wildlife charity that is dedicated solely to the worldwide conservation and welfare of all whales, dolphins and porpoises (cetaceans). It has ...

World Animal Protection World Animal Protection, formerly The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) is an international non-profit animal rights organization that has been in operation since 1981. The charity describes its vision as: A world where animal ...

World Association of Zoos and Aquariums The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is the "umbrella" organization for the world zoo and aquarium community. Its mission is to provide leadership and support for zoos, aquariums, and partner organizations of the world in animal ca ...

World Horse Welfare World Horse Welfare is a registered charity in the United Kingdom and Scotland that was previously named The International League for the Protection of Horses. Anne, Princess Royal is its patron. History World Horse Welfare was founded in 1927 a ...

Asia

Animals Asia Foundation Animals Asia Foundation (AAF) is a Hong Kong-based charity that seeks to end cruelty to animals in Asia. Founding The AAF was founded in 1998 by Jill Robinson, who felt compelled to create the organisation after learning of the plight of the As ...

Animals Now Animals Now (, formerly Anonymous for Animal Rights) is an animal rights group based in Israel and founded in 1994. It focuses on exposing cruelty in factory farms, promoting legislation to protect animals, and raising public awareness. Notable ...

, Israel * Todd's Welfare Society, Pakistan

Europe

Eurogroup for Animals Eurogroup for Animals is an animal protection lobby group based in Brussels, Belgium, that seeks to improve animal welfare standards in the European Union. The association represents animal protection organisations in 26 of the 27 EU Member St ...

* Prince Laurent Foundation

Australia

Animals Australia Animals Australia is an Australian animal protection organisation. Its aim is to investigate and expose animal cruelty, inspire kindness to animals through public awareness campaigns—particularly focused on farmed animals—and provide funding a ...

* Give Our Strays A Chance *

Humane Society International Australia Humane Society International Australia (HSIA) is the Australian branch of Humane Society International (HSI), an offshoot of the international animal protection organisation, The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). History Humane So ...

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is an koala sanctuary in the Brisbane suburb of Fig Tree Pocket in Queensland, Australia. Founded in 1927, it is the oldest and largest koala sanctuary of its kind in the world. History The name originates from a l ...

* Lost Dogs' Home *

RSPCA Australia RSPCA Australia (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is an Australian peak organisation established in 1981 to promote animal welfare. Each state and territory of Australia has an RSPCA organisation that predates and is a ...

Voiceless, the animal protection institute Voiceless is an independent, non-profit animal protection charity based in Sydney, Australia. According to its mission statement, Voiceless's vision is for a world in which animals are treated with respect and compassion. Voiceless was founde ...

New South Wales

Cat Protection Society of NSW The Cat Protection Society of NSW is a not for profit charity operating in Newtown, NSW. The Society was created in 1958 as a means of reducing the street cat population through neutering and adoption. Their wikt:raison d'être, raison d'être is ...

* DoggieRescue.com *

RSPCA NSW RSPCA NSW is a not-for-profit charity operating in New South Wales, Australia that promotes animal welfare.Cat Protection Society of Victoria Cat Protection Society of Victoria (CPS) is an organisation in the state of Victoria (Australia), Victoria, Australia, that describes itself as "Australia’s largest cat welfare organisation." It provides cat management and Animal pound, pound ...

Tasmania

RSPCA Tasmania RSPCA Tasmania (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Tasmania) is an animal welfare, education and advocacy charitable organisation based in Tasmania, Australia. They run and maintain a shelter facility for the boarding of sur ...

Austria

The Bahamas

Bahamas Humane Society The Bahamas Humane Society (BHS) is a non-profit animal welfare organisation headquartered in Chippingham, New Providence. In addition to operating as an animal shelter and vet, it seeks to promote humane treatment of animals and prevent animal ...

Bolivia

Comunidad Inti Wara Yassi Comunidad Inti Wara Yassi (CIWY) is a Bolivian non-governmental organization dedicated to environmental education and the care of sick, mistreated and abandoned wildlife. It is the country's largest destination for confiscated wildlife and curren ...

* La Senda Verde (wildlife) *

Voluntarios en Defensa de los Animales Voluntarios en Defensa de los Animales (VEDA), which means ''Volunteers in Defense of Animals'', is a nonprofit organization that works for the welfare of domestic and wild animals in Bolivia. It was founded on April 6, 1996. Its main objective ...

Canada

Canada's Accredited Zoos and Aquariums Canada's Accredited Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA) (french: Aquariums et Zoos Accrédités du Canada (AZAC)) is an accreditation and advocacy organization representing zoos and aquariums within Canada. The organization states that its member zoos and a ...

Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science The Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science (CALAS), a not-for-profit membership association was formed in 1962. CALAS has 900 members, being veterinarians, physicians, researchers, administrators and technicians. The national office is ...

Canadian Council on Animal Care The Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) is a Canadian organization that is responsible for "setting and maintaining standards for the care and use of animals in science" within the country. The organization provides ethical standards for the u ...

(lab animals) *

Canadian Federation of Humane Societies Humane Canada is the largest national animal welfare organization in Canada, representing humane societies, SPCAs, and animal rescue organizations. Humane Canada aims to speak with a strong national voice, promoting the welfare and humane treatm ...

Canadian Science Centre for Human and Animal Health The Canadian Science Centre for Human and Animal Health (CSCHAH) is an infectious disease laboratory complex in Winnipeg, Manitoba, owned and operated by the Government of Canada. This modern facility is home to two laboratories: the Public Health ...

British Columbia

* British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) *

Richmond Animal Protection Society Regional Animal Protection Society (RAPS) is a no kill animal services agency in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. RAPS operates the RAPS Cat Sanctuary (Canada's largest such facility), a fostering network, social enterprise thrift stores, an ...

* Senior Animals In Need Today Society * Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association

Alberta

Alberta SPCA The Alberta Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Alberta SPCA) is a registered charity dedicated to the welfare of animals. It conducts enforcement of animal protection legislation and education programs throughout Alberta Albert ...

* Cochrane & Area Humane Society *

Second Chance Animal Rescue Society Second Chance Animal Rescue Society (SCARS) is a no kill, non-profit animal rescue organization based in Edmonton and Athabasca, Alberta, serving northern Alberta, Canada. SCARS adopts out dogs and cats, keeping the animals in a foster setting ...

Voice for Animals Humane Society The Voice for Animals Humane Society (V4A) in Edmonton, Alberta, is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting animals, through advocacy and education, from neglect, abuse and exploitation. This volunteer organization helps animals of all ...

Manitoba

Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society (Ontario SPCA) is a registered Canadian charity focused on animal protection and animal advocacy. The Ontario SPCA provides services in partnership with communities including provincial animal transferiAdoptan ...

Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre Founded in 2007, Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre is a wildlife rehabilitation organization based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.Toronto Humane Society Toronto Humane Society is a Toronto charity that operates animal shelters and animal rescue operations. It was founded in 1887 by John J. Kelso dedicated to promote both children's aid and the humane treatment of animals. Since 1891, the society ...

Quebec

Fauna Foundation The Fauna Foundation is the only chimpanzee sanctuary in Canada. Located just outside Chambly, on the South Shore of Montreal, the story of Fauna started in 1990 by Gloria Grow and Dr. Richard Allan on their farm. Later in 1997, it became the F ...

Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty The Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty (Nova Scotia SPCA) is a not-for-profit charitable society organized under the ''Animal Protection Act'' of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. The Society is dedicated to the prevention of ...

China

Chinese Animal Protection Network Chinese Animal Protection Network (CAPN) is a non-profit animal protection organization, and the first network for animal protection in China, founded by Chinese people. CAPN is known for its pioneering role in the animal rights movement in Chi ...

* Wah Yan College Cats

Hong Kong

Jane Goodall Institute (Hong Kong) The Jane Goodall Institute (Hong Kong) (), founded in 2002, was established as a local registered charity involved in the promotion of the well-being of the community, animals and environment. The Jane Goodall Institute Hong Kong is one of the Asi ...

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Hong Kong) The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA; ) is a registered charity to promote animal welfare in Hong Kong, with outreach services to China. History The organisation was the first charity in Hong Kong to deal with a full ra ...

Denmark

Anima Anima may refer to: Animation * Ánima (company), a Mexican animation studio founded in 2002 * Córdoba International Animation Festival – ANIMA, in Argentina Religion and philosophy * Animism, the belief that objects, places, and creatures ...

* Inges kattehjem

Egypt

Society for Protection of Animal Rights in Egypt Society for the Protection of Animal Rights in Egypt, or S.P.A.R.E., is a non-profit animal welfare organization founded by Amina Abaza in 2001. It is the first animal welfare organization in Egypt to address the situation of all animals, inc ...

Germany

* Deutsche Arbeitsgemeinschaft zum Schutz der Eulen (owls)

Ghana

Ghana Wildlife Society The Ghana Wildlife Society is a conservationist NGO seeking to support Ghana's diverse wildlife to help provide both a "better environment" and an "improved quality of life for all people." It is BirdLife International's partner in Ghana. The soci ...

India

* Abubshahar Wildlife Sanctuary *

Animal Welfare Board of India The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI), headquartered at Ballabhgarh in Haryana state, is a statutory advisory body advising the Government of India's Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying(Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairy ...

Bhartiya Gau Raksha Dal The Bhartiya Gau Raksha Dal (; :) is a Hindu nationalist and right-wing federation of cattle protection movements in India affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and a member of the Sangh Parivar. It provides guidance and support in th ...

Bir Bara Ban Wildlife Sanctuary Bir Bara Ban Wildlife Sanctuary is situated 5 km away from Jind on Jind-hansi Road in Haryana State, India. It is spread over an area of 419.26 hectares. Here you can find various species of animal and birds and reptiles such as rhesus mon ...

Bir Shikargah Wildlife Sanctuary Bir Shikargah Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Panchkula district of Haryana state, India. It is spread over an area of . It also houses Vulture Conservation and Breeding Centre, Pinjore. Location It is away from Pinjore on Pinjor-Mallah Road. ...

Blue Cross of Hyderabad The Blue Cross of Hyderabad is an animal welfare Society founded in 1992 by Indian film actors Nagarjuna, Amala Akkineni and animal friendly citizens. Blue Cross of Hyderabad was later registered as a society in 1993 and is recognized by Animal W ...

Blue Cross of India The Blue Cross of India (BCI) is an animal welfare charity based in Chennai, India. It was established in 1959 by Captain V. Sundaram, his wife Usha and their three children, in Chennai (then Madras). The society was formally registered in 196 ...

(Chennai) *

Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organization Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations (FIAPO) is a collective of animal protection organisations in India to help, represent, connect up, and inform, animal protection organisations and activists across India. It also undertakes c ...

* Indian National Kennel Club *

Khol Hi-Raitan Wildlife Sanctuary Khol Hi-Raitan Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Panchkula district of Haryana State, India. It is away from Panchkula on the Morni Road and its aerial distance from the Bir Shikargah Wildlife Sanctuary is only . History Forests Department, Ha ...

National Institute of Animal Welfare The National Institute of Animal Welfare (NIAW) is a division of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying) in India. It is located in Ballabgarh, Haryana. TNN"Govt trust for animal welfar ...

People for Animals People For Animals is one of India’s largest animal welfare organisations, originally founded by Maneka Gandhi in 1992. Currently, the headquarters of this organisation is located in New Delhi, with over 100 regional units located around India. ...

PETA India People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA; , stylized as PeTA) is an American animal rights nonprofit organization based in Norfolk, Virginia, and led by Ingrid Newkirk, its international president. PETA reports that PETA entities have ...

Ireland

DSPCA The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or DSPCA is a registered charity, established in Ireland in 1840 to prevent cruelty to animals in the Dublin Region. History The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was es ...

Irish Blue Cross The Irish Blue Cross is an animal welfare charity formed in Ireland in 1945 by incorporating the welfare charity "Our Dumb Friends' League" into a new small animal and equine welfare organisation. The charity provides low-cost veterinary services ...

Jersey

Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals The Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (also referred to as the JSPCA, Jersey SPCA), founded , is a nonprofit organization based in Jersey, with the aims of preventing cruelty Cruelty is the pleasure in inflicting suf ...

Kenya

David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust operates an orphan elephant rescue and wildlife rehabilitation program in Kenya. It was founded in 1977 by Dame Daphne Sheldrick to honor her late husband, David Sheldrick. Since 2001, it has been run by their daughte ...

Korea

Korea Animal Rights Advocates Korea Animal Rights Advocates (KARA) is a non-profit organization that supports animal welfare in Korea and deals with animal cruelty cases. It is also responsible for the care of abandoned animals and their adoption. History The organization was ...

Malaysia

Sarawak Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals The Sarawak Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a humane society in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. The society operates a shelter at 6 1/2 Mile Penrissen Road in Kuching. In January 2011, the shelter was flooded, and most of the soci ...

* SPCA Selangor, Malaysia

Nepal

Animal Welfare Network Nepal Animal Welfare Network Nepal is non-profit body that helps to increase the effectiveness of animal welfare organizations in Nepal. Objectives *Coordinate the activities of animal welfare organizations *Raise awareness on animal welfare issues amon ...

Kathmandu Animal Treatment Centre The KAT Centre Nepal (Kathmandu Animal Treatment Centre) is a nonprofit organization in Nepal. The KAT Centre's goals are to create a healthy, sustainable street dog population, reduce animal cruelty, and eliminate rabies, around Kathmandu, Nepal ...

The Netherlands

* Dutch Society for the Protection of Animals

Norway

* Dyrebeskyttelsen Norge

New Zealand

Royal New Zealand Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals The Royal New Zealand Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (abbreviated as RNZSPCA or SPCA) is a New Zealand charitable society who work to promote the humane treatment of animals. The society consists of 35 animal shelters around New ...

SAFE A safe (also called a strongbox or coffer) is a secure lockable box used for securing valuable objects against theft or fire. A safe is usually a hollow cuboid or cylinder, with one face being removable or hinged to form a door. The body and ...

, Save Animals From Exploitation

Pakistan

* Todd's Welfare Society * Pakistan Animal Welfare Society

Philippines

Philippine Tarsier Foundation The Philippine Tarsier Foundation, Incorporated (PTFI) is a non-profit, non-stock corporation based in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines, established in 1996 to conserve, promote research and establish a sanctuary for the Philippine tarsier. Or ...

in Bohol

Serbia

* Organization for Respect and Care for Animals

Singapore

Singapore Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals The Singapore Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a registered animal welfare charity in Singapore. Late 19th century The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA, to differentiate from the British RSPCA) was e ...

Animal Concerns Research and Education Society Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (ACRES) is a non-governmental organisation and a registered animal welfare charity with the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) in Singapore. It aims to raise awareness of animal welfare i ...

(ACRES)

South Africa

National Council of SPCAs National Council of Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA), also known as the National Council of SPCAs, is the largest and oldest animal welfare organisation in South Africa. The NSPCA handles all matters relating to animal c ...

(

NSPCA National Council of Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA), also known as the National Council of SPCAs, is the largest and oldest animal welfare organisation in South Africa. The NSPCA handles all matters relating to animal c ...

) *

Chimp Eden The Jane Goodall Institute Chimpanzee Eden, commonly referred to as Chimp Eden, is a game reserve and animal sanctuary for rescued chimpanzee The chimpanzee (''Pan troglodytes''), also known as simply the chimp, is a species of great ape ...

Switzerland

Susy Utzinger Animal Welfare Foundation The Susy Utzinger Animal Welfare Foundation (Susy Utzinger Stiftung für Tierschutz "SUST") is a Swiss non-profit organisation that was founded by Susy Utzinger on September 7, 2000. The organisation is based in Kollbrunn in the Canton of Züri ...

Thailand

* Elephant Nature Park *

Elephantstay Elephantstay is a non profit enterprise under the Prakochabaan Foundation in Ayutthaya, Thailand. The mission of the enterprise is educate people about the importance of elephants in Thai history and culture as well as caring for elephants. Locati ...

Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT) Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT) is a registered foundation (non-profit) NGO (non-governmental organization) in Thailand, founded in 2001 by Edwin Wiek. The foundation has several different projects including animal rescue, rehabilit ...

Thai Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals The Thai Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (TSPCA) is a Thai animal welfare organisation. The society was instrumental in the passing of Thailand's first animal welfare legislation, the ''Prevention of Animal Cruelty and Provision of ...

Soi Dog Foundation The Soi Dog Foundation is a nonprofit organisation for the welfare of stray dogs and cats. Its headquarters is in Phuket, Thailand, and it has been legally registered in Thailand, the United States, Canada, Australia, France, United Kingdom, Swi ...

in Bangkok, Phuket

Turkey

* HAYTAP

Uganda

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is a private, non-profit, animal sanctuary in Uganda. Established in 2005 to re-introduce Southern White Rhinos in the wild, the sanctuary is the only place in the country, where one can observe these endangered creatures ...

United Kingdom

Assisi Animal Sanctuary Assisi Animal Sanctuary in Conlig, County Down is Northern Ireland's largest independent animal welfare charity. It shelters up to 200 companion animals at any given time. These have included dogs, puppies, cats, kittens, rabbits and guinea pigs. ...

Badger Trust Badger Trust, formerly the National Federation of Badger Groups (NFBG), is an animal welfare charity operating in England and Wales. It states that it is the leading voice for badgers and that its charitable aim is to promote and enhance the welf ...

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home Battersea Dogs & Cats Home (now known as Battersea) is an animal rescue centre for dogs and cats. Battersea rescues dogs and cats until an owner or a new one can be found. It is one of the UK's oldest and best known animal rescue centres. It w ...

(London) * Blue Cross *

Born Free Foundation The Born Free Foundation is an international wildlife charity that campaigns to "Keep Wildlife in the Wild". It protects wild animals in their natural habitat, campaigns against the keeping of wild animals in captivity and rescues wild animals in ...

British Divers Marine Life Rescue British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) is a British charity established in 1988 and is the United Kingdom's leading frontline marine mammal response organisation. It utilises a network of trained volunteers around the country to respond to ...

British Horse Society The British Horse Society (BHS) is a membership-based equine charity, with a stated vision of "a Society which provides a strong voice for horses and people and which spreads awareness through support, training and education". It currently has m ...

Cats Protection Cats Protection, formerly the Cats Protection League, is a UK charity dedicated to rescuing and rehoming stray, unwanted or homeless cats and educating people about cats and cat welfare. The organisation was founded as the Cats Protection Leag ...

Centre for Animals and Social Justice The Centre for Animals and Social Justice (CASJ) is a British charity founded in 2011 to advance the social and political status of nonhuman animals. The CASJ aims to "embed animal protection as a core goal of public policy." Dan Lyons, former ca ...

Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation The Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation (CAWF) is an influential animal welfare organisation in the United Kingdom. According to ''The Daily Telegraph'', "it is one of the most powerful lobbying groups in the Tory Party." Its patrons have in ...

Dogs Trust Dogs Trust, known until 2003 as the National Canine Defence League, is a British animal welfare charity and humane society which specialises in the well-being of dogs. It is the largest dog welfare charity in the United Kingdom, caring for ove ...

Farm Animal Welfare Council The Farm Animal Welfare Committee (FAWC) is an independent advisory body established by the Government of the United Kingdom in 2011. It replaced the Farm Animal Welfare Council which was an independent advisory body established in 1979. The Cou ...

Hillside Animal Sanctuary Hillside Animal Sanctuary, based in Frettenham, Norwich, and with a site at West Runton, North Norfolk, is the United Kingdom's largest home for different kinds of farm animals and horses. The vegan-run sanctuary is funded entirely on public don ...

The Horse Trust The Horse Trust (formerly The Home of Rest for Horses until September 2006) is an equine charity in the United Kingdom, based at Speen near Princes Risborough in Buckinghamshire. It was founded in 1886 and is the oldest equine charity in the w ...

Hounds for Heroes Hounds for Heroes is a British charity launched in February 2010 to help train and provide service dogs to wounded British Armed Forces and Emergency Services men and women. Background Hounds for Heroes was founded in 2009 and registered in Feb ...

League Against Cruel Sports The League Against Cruel Sports, formerly known as the League for the Prohibition of Cruel Sports, is a UK-based animal welfare charity which campaigns to stop blood sports such as fox hunting, hare and deer hunting; game bird shooting; and anim ...

The Mayhew Animal Home Mayhew, formerly known as The Mayhew Animal Home, is an animal welfare charity working to improve the lives of dogs, cats and to spread information about the issues concerning animal welfare. Mayhew's animal shelter, head office and Community Ve ...

* National Animal Welfare Trust *

National Office of Animal Health The National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) is a British organisation that represents the voice of its members from within the animal medicine industry in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Mission statement NOAH’s aim ...

National Wildlife Crime Unit The National Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU) is a British national police unit that gathers intelligence on wildlife crime and provides analytical and investigative support to law enforcement agencies. History The idea was first piloted in 2002 and t ...

Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics The Ferrater Mora Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics is an organisation based in Oxford which promotes animal ethics. History The centre was founded in Oxford in 2006 by Andrew Linzey, a member of the Faculty of Theology at the University of Oxf ...

People's Dispensary for Sick Animals The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) is a veterinary charity in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1917 by Maria Dickin to provide care for sick and injured animals of the poor. It is the UK's leading veterinary charity, carrying ...

Redwings Horse Sanctuary Redwings Horse Sanctuary is a registered charity that provides a home for rescued horses, based in Norfolk, England. Aims According to RHS, their "primary purpose is to provide and promote the welfare, protection and care of horses, ponies, don ...

Retired Greyhound Trust The Greyhound Trust is a national UK charity, founded in 1975 with the vision of "A day when all racing greyhounds retire to loving homes and are treated with compassion and kindness. Originally founded as the National Greyhound Racing Club Reti ...

(RSPCA) * Save Me (animal welfare) *

Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (also known as the Scottish SPCA and SSPCA) is a charity to promote animal welfare in Scotland. History and operations It was founded in Edinburgh in 1839 and one of its first aim ...

* Screech Owl Sanctuary *

Swan Sanctuary, Shepperton The Swan Sanctuary, Shepperton is a wildlife hospital dedicated to the treatment, care and rehabilitation of swans and wildfowl in the UK and is situated close to the village of Shepperton in area of Middlesex, England. The Swan Sanctuary is re ...

Thornberry Animal Sanctuary Thornberry Animal Sanctuary is a medium-sized animal rescue and welfare charity, located in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England. It is an animal sanctuary and shelter, providing temporary shelter and permanent care for pets and farm animals, adher ...

Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals The Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (USPCA) is an animal charity based and operating in Northern Ireland. The other SPCA societies operating in the United Kingdom are the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Anima ...

Wetheriggs Zoo and Animal Sanctuary Wetheriggs Animal Rescue (previously called Wetheriggs Zoo and Animal Sanctuary) is a registered Charity Commission for England and Wales, UK charity. Wetheriggs is an international animal rescue centre now located on the A66 road, A66 just outside ...

Viva! (organisation) Viva! is a British animal rights group, which focuses on promoting veganism. It was founded by Juliet Gellatley in 1994. Viva! carries out undercover investigations to expose the abuse of factory farmed animals and produces information on how ...

United States

Alley Cat Allies Alley Cat Allies (incorporated on October 6, 1991) is a nonprofit animal welfare organisation. It advocates for reform of public policies and institutions to better serve the interests of cats. Based in Bethesda, Maryland, the group is best kn ...

Alley Cat Rescue Alley Cat Rescue is an organization in Mount Rainier, Maryland, that works to protect cats through rescue, rehabilitation and adoption locally in the states of California, Maryland, Virginia, and the Washington, D.C., area using trap–neuter– ...

American Humane Association American Humane (AH) is an organization founded in 1877 committed to ensuring the safety, welfare, and well-being of animals. It was previously called the International Humane Association before changing its name in 1878. In 1940, it became t ...

* American Pet Association *

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing animal cruelty. Based in New York City since its inception in 1866, the organization's mission is "to provide effective mea ...

American Tortoise Rescue American Tortoise Rescue (ATR) is an animal rescue organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, adoption and protection of all tortoise and turtle species, and the protection of their environments. Located in Malibu, California, ATR is a Un ...

Animal Legal Defense Fund The Animal Legal Defense Fund is an animal law advocacy organization. Its stated mission is to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system. It accomplishes this by filing high-impact lawsuits to protect ani ...

Animal Protection and Rescue League The Animal Protection and Rescue League (APRL) is an American grassroots animal rights organization, founded in 2003, based in California, California's San Diego County, California, San Diego and Orange County, California, Orange Counties. APRL ...

Best Friends Animal Society Best Friends Animal Society, (BFAS) founded in its present form in 1993, is an American nonprofit 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization. BFAS does outreach nationwide with shelters, rescue groups and members to promote pet adoption, no-kill anima ...

* Coastal Pet Rescue *

Farm Sanctuary Farm Sanctuary is an American animal protection organization, founded in 1986 as an advocate for farmed animals. It was America's first shelter for farmed animals. It promotes laws and policies that support animal welfare, animal protection, a ...

* Food Animal Concerns Trust *

Humane Farm Animal Care Humane Farm Animal Care is a non-profit organization established to promote and administer its certification and labeling program, ''Certified Humane Raised & Handled'', for meat, dairy, eggs and poultry raised under its animal care standards in ...

The Humane League The Humane League (THL) is an international nonprofit organization that works to end the abuse of animals raised for food through institutional and individual change, including online advertising, Meatless Monday campaigns, and corporate outreac ...

Humane Research Council Faunalytics is a nonprofit organization that provides animal advocates with access to the research and analysis of various animal issues. Its research areas include factory farming, veganism and vegetarianism, companion animals, animal testing, h ...

Humane Society of the United States The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is an American nonprofit organization that focuses on animal welfare and opposes animal-related cruelties of national scope. It uses strategies that are beyond the abilities of local organizations. ...

National Animal Interest Alliance The National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA) is a non-profit organization in the United States dedicated to promoting animal welfare and animal husbandry practices, strengthening the human-animal bond, and safeguarding the rights of responsible ani ...

No Kill Advocacy Center Based in Oakland, California, the No Kill Advocacy Center is a non-profit organization led by Nathan Winograd, dedicated to expanding no kill animal sheltering across the United States. History The No Kill Advocacy Center was founded in 2004 b ...

Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare The Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) oversees the care and use of research animals in any public or private organization, business, or agency (including components of Federal, state, and local governments). The Public Health Service consi ...

Petfinder Petfinder is an internet company that operates the largest online pet adoption website serving all of North America. The company reports that it currently lists “more than 315,000 adoptable pets from nearly 14,000 animal shelters and rescue grou ...

Pets for Vets Pets for Vets is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the United States dedicated to providing a second chance to shelter dogs by rescuing, training, and matching them with American veterans who need a companion pet. It was founded in 2009 to ...

* Sky Ark *

United States Association of Reptile Keepers The United States Association of Reptile Keepers (USARK) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization. USARK describes itself as "a science, education and conservation based advocacy (organization) for the responsible private ownership of, and trade in r ...

Wild Animal Initiative Wild Animal Initiative (WAI) is a nonprofit organization focused on supporting and producing academic research on improving wild animal welfare. It is one of three "Top Charities" recommended by Animal Charity Evaluators. History WAI was fo ...

The Wild Animal Sanctuary The Wild Animal Sanctuary is a animal sanctuary in Keenesburg, Colorado, United States. The sanctuary specializes in rescuing and caring for large predators which are being ill-treated, for which their owners can no longer care, or which might o ...

Alabama

* Alabama Wildlife Center

California

Animal Ethics Animal ethics is a branch of ethics which examines human-animal relationships, the moral consideration of animals and how nonhuman animals ought to be treated. The subject matter includes animal rights, animal welfare, animal law, speciesism, ani ...

Animal Rescue Foundation Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) is a nonprofit organization founded by Elaine and Tony La Russa, based in Walnut Creek, California. ARF rescues dogs and cats from public shelters where they would otherwise be euthanized and adopts t ...

Dedication and Everlasting Love to Animals Rescue Dedication and Everlasting Love to Animals Rescue (D.E.L.T.A. Rescue) is an animal welfare organization based in Acton, California, US. With two hospitals and of sanctuaries, it is the largest no-kill, care-for-life sanctuary in the United State ...

Helen Woodward Animal Center Helen Woodward Animal Center (‘HWAC’ or ‘the Center’) is an animal center located in Rancho Santa Fe, California. Located on 12 acres, the Center provides a variety of services that benefit the community through educational and therapeutic p ...

* Hope for Paws *

House Rabbit Society House Rabbit Society (HRS) is a non-profit organization based in Richmond, California, United States (US), that rescues and adopts rabbits and educates the community with its curriculum on rabbit care. HRS promotes responsible rabbit guardians ...

Northcoast Marine Mammal Center The Northcoast Marine Mammal Center (NMMC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of stranded, sick or injured seals, sea lions, dolphins, porpoises, and whales along the northernmost coast of California. The Nor ...

Colorado

Dumb Friends League Founded in 1910, the Dumb Friends League, based in Denver, Colorado, is the largest independent, nonprofit community-based animal shelter/ humane society in the Rocky Mountain region, caring for thousands of pets annually and accepting lost and re ...

Florida

Humane Society of Pinellas The Humane Society of Pinellas is an animal shelter An animal shelter or pound is a place where stray, lost, abandoned or surrendered animals – mostly dogs and cats – are housed. The word "pound" has its origins in the animal pounds of ...

Illinois

The Anti-Cruelty Society The Anti-Cruelty Society is an animal welfare organization and animal shelter in the River North neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The Anti-Cruelty Society (SPCA of Illinois) is a private, not-for-profit humane society that does not receive gov ...

* Safe Humane Chicago

Indiana

Black Pine Animal Sanctuary The Black Pine Animal Sanctuary (formerly Black Pine Animal Park) is an exotic animal sanctuary located in Albion, Indiana, United States. The sanctuary provides permanent refuge for displaced, captive-raised exotic animals kept as "pets" or ...

* Friends of Indianapolis Animal Care & Control * Humane Society of Indianapolis

Louisiana

Villalobos Rescue Center Pit Bulls & Parolees is an American reality television series on Animal Planet. The series, which began in 2009, focuses on the Villalobos Rescue Center, a rescue for dogs, specifically pit bull dogs. The show's mission, stated in voiceover durin ...

(New Orleans, featured on the television series

Pit Bulls & Parolees Pit Bulls & Parolees is an American reality television series on Animal Planet. The series, which began in 2009, focuses on the Villalobos Rescue Center, a rescue for dogs, specifically pit bull dogs. The show's mission, stated in voiceover durin ...

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Maryland

Massachusetts

* Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals-Angell Animal Medical Center * Winslow Farm

Michigan

Michigan Humane Society The Michigan Humane is a private, non-profit organization providing animal welfare and sheltering services to the metropolitan Detroit area. Events at Michigan Humane are featured in the Animal Planet channel's reality television series '' Animal ...

New Jersey

Liberty Humane Society The Liberty Humane Society is an animal shelter and humane society in New Jersey. Overview The Liberty Humane Society (LHS) was created in 1998 to work in partnership with Jersey City to build and manage an animal shelter. Jersey City had previous ...

New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals The New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (colloquially, "NJSPCA Humane Police") is a law enforcement agency in the state of New Jersey that focuses on humane law enforcement. The agency enforces animal-related laws and in ...

New York

North Shore Animal League America North Shore Animal League America, headquartered in Port Washington, New York, is the largest No-kill shelter, no-kill Rescue group, animal rescue and pet adoption, adoption organization in the world. Marianne H. Sanders founded the League in 1 ...

Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary Woodstock Farm Sanctuary (previously Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary) is a farm animal rights and protection organization, founded in 2004. It provides information related to the production and consumption of animal products through rescue, educ ...

* Sato Project

North Carolina

* Goathouse Refuge

Oregon

Chimps Inc. Chimps Inc. is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) animal sanctuary located at P-B Ranch near Bend, Oregon, United States. Chimps Inc. is a private sanctuary. Its purpose is to provide a safe haven for chimpanzees and allow them to live in dignity in as close ...

* Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon

Pennsylvania

Animal Rescue League of Western Pennsylvania Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh (HARP), formerly known as the Animal Rescue League of Western Pennsylvania, known commonly as Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center (ARL), is an rescue group, animal welfare organization founded in Pitt ...

Humane League of Lancaster County The Humane league of Lancaster County was founded in 1917 to "prevent animals from becoming homeless through providing services and education to help people understand how to provide responsible lifetime care to their animals". It is based in Lan ...

* Red Paw Emergency Relief Team

Tennessee

The Elephant Sanctuary (Hohenwald) The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee in Hohenwald, Tennessee, is a non-profit organization licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), and a member of the Association of Zoos (AZA). Fo ...

* Tiger Haven

Texas

* Bat World Sanctuary *

Operation Kindness Operation Kindness is a no kill animal shelter for cats and dogs located in Carrollton, Texas. It is a non-profit organization and is funded through donations, receiving no government funding. History The animal welfare organization was founde ...

Virginia

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Zimbabwe Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (usually referred to as the ZNSPCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing the abuse of animals. Animal welfare in Southern Rhodesia was initiated over 80 years ago, some 10 ...

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