Shelter Animals

Whether they have rescued animals from the circus, the zoo, a factory farm, or an abusive home, these organizations provide lifelong sanctuary to animals of all kinds.

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
We are the nation's largest no-kill sanctuary for abused and abandoned companion animals. The overall purpose of Best Friends is embodied in our program "No More Homeless Pets." Working cooperatively with shelters, SPCAs and animal control and welfare agencies nationwide, we seek to bring about a time when there will be no more homeless pets, and every dog or cat ever born can be guaranteed a good home with a loving family.

Chimp Haven
Chimp Haven's mission is to provide a permanent home to the hundreds of chimpanzees no longer needed in biomedical research, entertainment or as pets. Chimp Haven is built on the expertise of individuals devoted to the most professional and humane care and management of chimpanzees.

Performing Animals Welfare Society
PAWS believes that captive wildlife and exotic animals used for human entertainment need protection from abuse and cruelty. PAWS provides temporary and permanent shelter for mistreated, abandoned and retired performing and exotic animals. PAWS also strives to educate the public about the abuses of animals in the entertainment world, circuses, zoos, theme parks, and fairs.

Animal Place
Animal Place is a nonprofit sanctuary for abused and discarded farmed animals founded in 1989. Rescued individuals and indigenous wildlife share 60 acres of forest, meadow, pasture, hills and small lake.