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Animal Rescue & Animal Rights Organizations
Contact these organizations or visit their Web sites to find out how you can get involved and how you can make a difference in the quality of animals' lives!
This list describes just a few of the many animal rights & rescue organizations that are working to keep animals safe, healthy, and happy.
Alley Cat Allies
www.alleycat.org
7920 Norfolk Avenue, Suite 600
Bethesda, Maryland 20814-2525
240-482-1980
This is an advocacy organization for the compassionate treatment of feral cats dedicated to providing a humane solution to their overpopulation through the introduction of Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) programs. They assist a nationwide network of caregivers of feral cat colonies, educate municipal animal control agencies and shelters about the alternative to killing, and advocate to change policy at the state and federal levels.
American Humane Association
http://www.americanhumane.org
63 Inverness Drive East
Englewood, Colorado 80112-5117
800-227-4645
American Humane is the oldest national humane organization (125+ years old), with divisions for protecting both children and animals from neglect, abuse, cruelty, and exploitation. The goal of their animal welfare organization is to effect change through positive advocacy and action. They have animal adoption programs (such as Adopt-A-Cat Month® and Adopt-A-Dog Month®), informational campaigns (American Humane distributes hundreds of publications including flyers, posters, and pamphlets that address a variety of humane subjects, such as the importance of spaying and neutering companion animals), shelter services, disaster relief, programs for the protection of farm animals, legislative action initiatives, education and awareness programs (such as Be Kind to Animals Week® and Tag Day™), and film monitoring (American Humane is responsible for the famous "No Animals Were Harmed"® End Credit Disclaimer you see on so many films).
ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)
http://www.aspca.org/
424 East 92nd St.
New York, New York 10128-6804
212-876-7700
The ASPCA promotes animal welfare through shelter outreach services, the dissemination of pet care information, cruelty prevention and intervention programs, animal poison control, disaster preparedness campaigns, lobbying for legislation aimed at preventing animal cruelty, and educational programs (press releases, publications, etc.) to teach the public about the humane treatment of animals. Check out their Web site to read about their many programs, services, and ways you can help.
Animal Legal Defense Fund
http://www.aldf.org
170 East Cotati Avenue
Cotati, California 94931
707-795-2533
This organization is a champion of legal protection for animals and is dedicated to creating a society that does not tolerate cruelty. They have an Animal Cruelty Actionline that details current abuse cases, and members or visitors to the Web site can get involved in the fight against animal abuse in a number of different ways. They offer local law enforcement officials hands-on help and educate them about anti-cruelty laws. Thanks to the Animal Legal Defense Fund and other, similar organizations, animal cruelty crimes are classified as felonies punishable by fines and jail terms in 42 states.
Animal Poison Control (24-hour hotline)
1-800-548-2423
Animal Welfare Adoption Network
http://www.awan.us
P.O. Box 53
West Hurley, New York 12491
845-679-0227
This pet adoption agency has been around for two decades and works in cooperation with PetSmart Adoption Centers to find homes for cats and dogs. "Placing homeless pets into loving homes" is their mission. Most of their budget is allocated to paying for veterinarian services such as spaying/neutering, care of abused animals, and support of animals with special needs.
Best Friends Animal Society and Sanctuary
http://www.bestfriends.org
5001 Angel Canyon Road
Kanab, Utah 84741-5000
800-919-KIND; 435-644-2001
Read Best Friends: The True Story of the World's Most Beloved Animal Sanctuary for the whole story about this organization. The Sanctuary rescues, houses, and cares for animals of all kinds (you can take a virtual tour of the Sanctuary on their Web site if you can't make it out to Utah to see it in person!). Their motto is "No more homeless pets." They offer a variety of publications and outreach programs, and don't miss their photo essay on the pet rescue efforts that were undertaken in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina devastated the city. The Web site also spotlights other individual animal rescue stories. Bunniwerks http://www.bunniwerks.org 1509 Kingston Rd Perry, Georgia 31069 In response to the widespread lack of knowledge about rabbits and in acknowledgment of the sad fact that "many rabbits end up being neglected, abused, or discarded," this organization offers tips on rabbit behavior and care and provide a resource "for people who want to keep these wonderful creatures in their hearts and homes."
Bunnyluv Rabbit Resource Center
http://www.bunnyluv.org
16742 Stagg St. #104
Van Nuys, California 91406
818-988-4488
This nonprofit, no-kill organization offers adoption services, rabbit care, education, and supplies "for rabbits and humans who luv them." They help to reduce the rabbit overpopulation in Southern California and keep rabbit lovers informed about rabbit-related issues to promote their overall well-being.
City Critters, Inc.
http://www.citycritters.org
P.O. Box 1345
Canal Street Station New York NY 10013
212-252-3183
The mission of this rescue organization is "to reduce the suffering and death of animals in New York City by rescuing and placing stray and abandoned cats, kittens, and occasionally dogs." They promote spay/neuter of all companion animals, educate the public about local animal issues, and offer advice and assistance to individuals who are having problems involving homeless cats or dogs. They also work in conjunction with other groups to place stray and abandoned cats in homes, as well as to reduce the euthanasia rates of the municipal shelter system by accepting animals for placement through their network.
Doris Day Animal League
http://www.ddal.org
227 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Suite 100
Washington, DC 20002
202-546-1761
Founded by celebrity/animal lover Doris Day, this organization is involved in fighting for animal rights through a variety of legislative lobbying campaigns, such as the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act, the Pet Animal Welfare Statute (PAWS), the Pet Safety and Protection Act, and many more. They publish and distribute a variety of newsletters and other publications. Their motto is "Working to reduce the pain and suffering of non-human animals through legislative initiatives."
House Rabbit Society
See their Web site for address of your nearest chapter
http://www.rabbit.org
This international nonprofit organization rescues rabbits and fights against the exploitation of rabbits. With several chapters throughout the world, they strive to educate the public about rabbit care and behavior by offering classes and distributing publications. Their adoption center is headquartered in Richmond, California. This Society argues that "ALL rabbits are valuable as individuals, regardless of breed purity, temperament, state of health, or relationship to humans." Check out their Cafe Press store and other links on their Web site.
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)
http://www.hsus.org/
2100 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
202-452-1100
HSUS, founded in 1954, promotes the protection of all animals in the United States and abroad and fights all forms of animal cruelty and abuse, including factory farming, puppy mills, the fur trade, greyhound racing, and inhumane sport hunting practices. They advocate for public policies to protect animals, investigate cruelty and promote the enforcement of existing laws, and educate the public about a variety of issues. They are also involved in disaster relief efforts. They provide direct care for thousands of animals at their sanctuaries, wildlife rehabilitation centers, and mobile veterinary clinics.
In Defense of Animals (IDA)
http://www.idausa.org/
3010 Kerner Blvd
San Rafael, California 94901
415-388-9641
This animal advocacy organization has been involved in numerous successful campaigns and legislative efforts, which brought about the following achievements: they forced the shut-down of the Coulston Foundation, which was once the world's largest experimental center for chimpanzees, so that hundreds of chimpanzees were saved from vivisection; they created a chimpanzee sanctuary and education center in the West African Republic of Cameroon, saving many severely abused adult chimpanzees and babies orphaned by a thriving bushmeat trade; they helped to pass a law that, for the first time, protects Taiwan's 1.7 million stray dogs from cruelty, abandonment, and exploitation; and they put a stop to a proposed slaughter of thousands of baby seals off the coast of South Africa. Check out their Web site to read about all of the other victories and planned actions.
Northeast Animal Shelter
www.northeastanimalshelter.org
204 Highland Avenue
P.O. Box 4506
Salem, Massachusetts 01970-0901
978-745-9888
For three decades, this organization has been finding loving homes for thousands of rescued animals. They have a firm commitment to "never destroy an animal entrusted to our care." They provide safe shelter, food, health care, and low-cost spay or neuter to their rescued animals. Some of their many programs include "Puppies Across America," "Greyhound Rescue," "Foster Care Program," and "Senior Visitation Program."
North Shore Animal League of America
http://www.nsal.org
25 Davis Ave
Port Washington, New York 11050
516-883-7575
This is a large (17,000-square-foot) no-kill animal rescue and adoption center that "rescues, nurtures, and restores pets to happy and healthy lives in loving homes." They offer "Pet Adoptathons," sponsor programs, tips on pet care and education about animal welfare, Seniors for Seniors program (senior animals and senior pet guardians are matched up by adoption professionals based on evaluations), and the "Help Me Heal Program" (offering a wide range of treatments at their Medical Center to the nearly 25,000 dogs, cats, puppies and kittens that enter North Shore Animal League America’s doors each year). See their Web site for descriptions of all of their other offerings and to take a virtual tour of their facility.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
http://www.peta.org
Norfolk, Virginia (See their Web site for addresses of other chapters)
757-622-7382
Their motto is "Fighting animal abuse worldwide." They are committed to ending animal abuse, exploitation, and experimentation and have achieved numerous successes to that end. They offer a variety of education/awareness campaigns, and their media center provides a wealth of information on urgent action alerts, animals rights campaigns, and legislative victories. They fight against animal cruelty on many fronts. Check out their Web site to read about the victories they have achieved, the campaigns they are currently involved in, and how you can help with their ongoing efforts. Petfinder.com http://www.petfinder.org On this Internet-based adoption and rescue network, you can search among over 200,000 adoptable pets, locate shelters and rescue groups, and post classified ads for lost or found pets, pets desired, and pets in need of new homes.
Petfinder.com
http://www.petfinder.org
On this Internet-based adoption and rescue network, you can search among over 200,000 adoptable pets, locate shelters and rescue groups, and post classified ads for lost or found pets, pets desired, and pets in need of new homes.
Stray from the Heart
http://www.strayfromtheheart.org
P.O. Box 11
New York, New York 10024-0011
This nonprofit dog rescue organization, based in New York City and Connecticut, has a huge network of volunteers that provide a variety of services: dog walkers, trainers who help to rehabilitate and socialize dogs before they are placed in permanent homes, foster parents, and counselors who give advice about health and behavioral problems that may arise after an adoption. They do not operate a shelter and they do not have paid employees. They have a "No questions asked" policy if dogs are returned to them after having been adopted. Check out their Web site and find out how you can help. |
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