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It is the mission of Santa Cruz County Animal Care and Control Services to serve and provide all people within our jurisdiction with the highest level of animal services. We are committed to assist in any way possible with education and financial assistance with programs to as many citizens in need to continue the fight on pet overpopulation and help reduce and control the number of unwanted animals.

Tails and Trails Rescue primarily focuses on pulling animals about to be euthanized. We also have taken in abandoned dogs, as well as dogs living in hoarding situations. The dogs we rescue are fostered until they are adopted. All dogs receive a medical examination, are spayed/neutered, and microchipped. The mission statement of Tails and Trails Rescue carried out by our all-volunteer staff is ... "Saving those that others cast away."

The primary objectives of the Shelbyville Police Department’s Animal Care and Control Division is to protect and educate the public. Animal control officers protect the public by responding to dangerous animal calls and they educate the public about the rabies virus, altering domestic animals and local and state laws. When these objectives are achieved they in turn protect the animals as well. Furthermore we find lasting homes for adoptable animals.

The Mondak Animal Rescue, Inc. is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the promotion of animal welfare. The purpose of the society is the Prevention of cruelty to animals. Reduction of animal overpopulation through the prevention of unwanted births. Promotion of an aggressive adoption program which will seek suitable homes for animals without owners. Extension of humane education for the public.

Stop Animal Cruelty is an all-volunteer, foster-based, non profit animal welfare group that works tirelessly rescuing abused, abandoned, neglected and owner surrendered pets in both Hot Spring & Garland Counties. We re-home as many of them as possible ourselves but in order to allow our rescues a broader chance at adoption, we work with several rescue partners. We are a “No Kill” organization.

Purring Angels (PA) is a grassroots, 501 (c)(3), all-volunteer organization whose mission is to reduce feline overpopulation in Bridgeton, NC by: 1) helping residents access affordable spay-neuter and vaccination services and humanely manage community cat populations; and, 2) by providing a safe space (a cattery) for stray and community cats until they can be adopted or re-homed to a managed colony.

Friends of Eden Animal Shelter provides support for the abandoned, abused, lost or stray animals that find themselves at the Rockingham County Animal Shelter. We rescue from the shelter, use social media to network for the animals, and help to raise money for their care. We are independent and network the animals to save lives. Hopefully, our work will help reduce the number of animals that are euthanized each year.

To reunite lost pets with their families, and to rescue dogs and injured cats who are stray, lost, or living on their own who cannot easily be captured through ordinary means.

Founded in 2020, Big Bend TNR is a registered cat rescue organization run by volunteers. Based in Florida, we represent the rights of animals everywhere. Our volunteers work tirelessly to save lives and promote animal welfare. TNR (trap neuter and return) is what we believe benefits every feral cat, including deserving to be treated humanely with a chance to live happily and cruelty-free.

Homeward Bound Dog Rescue is a 16 year old all volunteer, non-profit organization. All of our dogs are nurtured in local foster homes close to Albany, NY and Lenoir City TN. We manage transports to NY several times a month; about 750 dogs find forever homes annually. We accept dogs from kill shelters, stranded animals including those with immediate medical needs, and owner surrenders and we rescue all breeds. We save puppies, pregnant mamas, and dogs with special needs. Applicants are thoroughly screened before, during and after adopting our dogs.

Provides TNR support to counties in Ohio who have low or no access to low income clinics. Encourages TNR groups to start a TNR program in their counties.

Stop Domestic Violence provides direct services to victims of domestic violence. The Furry Friends Project assists victims, in all 50 states, in safely removing pets from the abusive home, providing the care needed and preventing shelter intake. Furry Friends provide temporary boarding, transportation, supplies, food, and medical care. We keep the “furry families” together.

The EmBark Foundation’s mission is to provide support and services to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence/intimate partner violence, child abuse, and other traumatic experiences. We fulfill this mission by providing funds for the adoption of a rescue animal for survivors and assuring ongoing support and care for both survivors and their furry friends. The support provided keeps these pets in their homes and out of the shelter.

Bubbles Dog Rescue works to truly help make Los Angeles and its surrounding area, No Kill. We advocate the humane treatment of animals and aim to provide our rescue pets with the most compassionate forever homes.

The mission of Born Free Pet Shelter, Inc. is to promote the welfare of animals. The Born Free Pet Shelter actively rescues dogs, provides quality care and offers sanctuary until loving homes can be found. BFPS is a No Kill animal rescue.

Pits and Tits AKA The Pitty Committee advocates for "Pit Bull" type dogs in California shelters. We rescue and network dogs from California shelters and provide adopters/fosters with crates in order to successfully integrate them into their home environment. We provide medical care on a case by case basis in order to help shelter dogs become more "adoptable" to the general public. We advocate for safe and responsible "Pit Bull" ownership.

Friends of Sitka Animal Shelter (FOSAS) is dedicated to providing quality care to animals in need while offering resources, services, and education to community members.

Our mission is to end the killing of companion animals in Galveston County by promoting and providing resources, education, and programs that save lives and transform animal welfare in our community.

Animal Services is concerned with the welfare of all animals, domestic and wild in our community.