Shelters & Rescues

Dogs Are Deserving is dedicated to rescuing dogs and placing them in nurturing forever homes. The organization also strives to promote a positive image of various dog breeds, working to dispel common misconceptions through education. Furthermore, Dogs Are Deserving actively advocates for the repeal of breed-specific legislation (BSL) to ensure fair treatment for all dogs. Based in Crete, Illinois, this shelter focuses solely on canine welfare, ensuring each dog receives the care and advocacy it deserves.

Island Cat Resources and Adoption is a dedicated non-profit organization serving the Alameda-Oakland area. Its mission is to alleviate the suffering of mistreated, abandoned, and feral cat populations through rescue, adoption, and spay/neuter programs. The organization also focuses on educating and empowering the local community to support feline welfare. Committed volunteers work tirelessly to find loving homes for cats and reduce the number of unwanted felines, ensuring a better future for these animals within the community.

Help The Animals Inc. is dedicated to providing compassionate care and finding loving homes for animals in need within the Richmond, Indiana area. Our mission focuses on rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming a variety of companion animals, primarily dogs and cats. We strive to offer a safe haven, essential medical attention, and a nurturing environment for every animal while they await adoption. Through community engagement and responsible adoption practices, we aim to improve animal welfare and create lasting matches between pets and families.

The Highland County Humane Society is dedicated to promoting the health, safety, welfare, and compassionate care of animals. Operating without a physical shelter, this volunteer-driven organization rescues and rehabilitates dogs and cats from Highland County, Virginia, and surrounding areas including Bath, Augusta, Rockingham, Page, Pendleton, and Pocahontas. Their mission is to find loving homes for every animal, ensuring comprehensive veterinary services and daily care through community support.

Santa Barbara County Animal Services is dedicated to providing compassionate care and finding loving homes for dogs, cats, and other small domestic pets. Serving the entire Santa Barbara County area, our mission is to protect and serve both animals and residents, ensuring the welfare of every creature. We work tirelessly to reunite lost pets with their families and facilitate adoptions, while promoting responsible pet ownership within the community.

Don't Bully Us Rescue is dedicated to the rescue, education, and promotion of responsible lifetime ownership for Pit Bull and Bully Breed dogs. This all-volunteer, foster-based organization works to foster compassion and kindness towards these breeds, striving to build communities free from prejudice and breed-specific legislation. Their mission extends to ensuring every rescued dog finds a loving, permanent home, advocating for their welfare and dispelling misconceptions within their service area.

Pound Puppies N Kittens is dedicated to the vital mission of saving the lives of homeless and at-risk animals. This compassionate organization focuses on the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of both dogs and cats, including puppies and kittens. Serving the community of Social Circle, GA, and surrounding areas, they strive to provide a safe haven and find loving, permanent homes for every animal in their care, ensuring their well-being and promoting responsible pet ownership.

Rescues On The Runway is dedicated to saving dogs and cats from high-kill shelters and street abandonment. Based in Santa Clarita, California, the organization provides comprehensive care, including medical attention, dental services, grooming, and socialization, to prepare animals for their forever homes. Their mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home as many vulnerable dogs and cats as possible, fostering a supportive community for adopters.

Piedmont Animal Rescue is dedicated to the compassionate care of animals in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Our mission involves rescuing lost and unwanted pets, providing them with necessary rehabilitation, and ultimately finding them loving forever homes. We strive to make a significant impact on animal welfare within our community, ensuring every animal receives the chance for a better life.

Northstar Pet Rescue is a dedicated volunteer-driven organization committed to saving innocent dogs from desperate situations, particularly in overburdened shelters across the Southern United States. Their mission is to provide these animals with a second chance by finding them loving forever homes. Operating with transparency and ethical practices, Northstar Pet Rescue ensures the best veterinary care and safe transport for all rescued dogs. Based in New Jersey, they strive to make a significant impact on animal welfare by connecting deserving dogs with compassionate families.

Fancy Feline Rescue is a dedicated non-profit, no-kill organization committed to providing tender, loving care and a safe haven for abandoned, abused, neglected, or unwanted cats. Specializing in "Fancy Feline" breeds including Persian, Himalayan, Exotic, Ragdoll, Birman, Maine Coon, and Siamese, as well as their mixes, the rescue strives to find appropriate, adoptive forever homes. Operating from Powder Springs, GA, the organization ensures each cat receives individual attention, thorough veterinary care, and thoughtful placement to meet their specific needs.

Community Cat Rescue is dedicated to reducing the population of homeless cats and improving their welfare through comprehensive rescue and Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs. The organization actively manages cat colonies, facilitates spay/neuter services, and rescues socializable kittens and cats for adoption. All animals receive thorough veterinary care, including spaying/neutering, vaccinations, and microchipping, before being placed in carefully vetted foster homes. Serving the Palo Alto, CA community, Community Cat Rescue hosts regular adoption events and collaborates with independent rescuers to maximize its impact on feline welfare.