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Alabama

Lee County Humane Society (AL)

The LCHS provides a shelter for unwanted, abused, neglected, stray, and lost animals in the Auburn, Opelika, and Lee County area. Site includes shelter and contact info as well as volunteer opportunities.
Lee County Humane Society;   Auburn, Alabama
http://www.adoptamutt.org/

Montgomery Humane Society (AL)

MHS cares for homeless, abandoned, and unwanted animals and runs an adoption center to place healthy animals in appropriate homes. They also investigate cases involving cruelty or abuse, and educate the public in animal owner responsibility.
Montgomery Humane Society;   Montgomery, Alabama
http://www.montgomeryhumane.com/

Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter (AL)

Seeks responsible, lifelong homes for animals and works with breed rescue groups to foster animals until permanent homes can be found. Provides medical care and screening prior to placement as well as vouchers for spay/neuter.
Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter;   Tuscaloosa, Alabama
http://www.dbtech.net/mas/contents.html

Alaska

Gastineau Humane Society (AK)

Helping to make Juneau a better place for people and animals. The Gastineau Humane Society's mission is to eliminate cruelty and suffering to animals by promoting compassion and kindness toward domestic and companion animals. In addition to pet adoptions, the GHS provides pet boarding, grooming, spay/neuter, etc.
Gastineau Humane Society;   Juneau, Alaska
http://www.ptialaska.net/~ghspets/

 

 

Homer Animal Shelter (AK)

Site provides pictures and info about animals awaiting homes, as well as events and activities at the shelter.
Homer Animal Shelter   Homer, Alaska
http://www.homeranimals.com/

Mat-Su Borough Animal Shelter (AK)

Site includes pictures and adoption info for some of the shelter's cats and dogs who are desperately seeking homes, as well as a lost and found Bulletin Board, info about the SPCA's low-cost Mobile Clinic, etc.
Mat-Su Borough Animal Shelter;   Palmer, Alaska
http://www.geocities.com/matsupets/

Arizona

Arizona Animal Welfare League (AZ)

Arizona's largest and oldest no-kill shelter, AAWL provides shelter for over 70 dogs and 150 cats, low-cost pet vaccinations and Spay/Neuter referral, dog obedience classes and free pet food program for economically disadvantaged pet owners.
Arizona Animal Welfare League;   Phoenix, Arizona
http://www.aawl.org

Arizona Homeless Animals Rescue Team (AZ)

AZ-HART is a No-Kill shelter for cats where each lives in a cageless, home-like environment until it is adopted or lives out its natural life. All cats are tested, vaccinated, and spay/neutered prior to adoption.
AZ-HART   Glendale, AZ
http://home.sprynet.com/sprynet/azhart/

Arizona Humane Society (AZ)

AHS mission is to promote healthy relationships between animals and people; they offer adoptions, rescue, lost and found, humane education, pet food bank, 2nd chance, Partnering Animals with Loving Seniors and Pet Therapy.
Arizona Humane Society;   Phoenix, Arizona
http://www.azhumane.org

Foundation for Animals at Risk (AZ)

F.A.I.R. is a No-Kill Rescue and Adoption Service saving animals who would not otherwise make it out of the Pima County pound. Includes info about Low Cost Spay / Neuter Services in the Tucson area.
Foundation for Animals at Risk;   Tucson, Arizona
http://www.faircares.org

Friends for Life Animal Sanctuary (AZ)

A no-kill shelter whose goal is to significantly impact animal overpopulation through aggressive programs focusing on Spay/Neuter, adoptions and humane education. Also provides animal rescue, trap and release for feral animals and microchipping.
Friends for Life Animal Sanctuary;   Gilbert, Arizona
http://www.f4l.org

The Humane Society of Southern Arizona (AZ)

This nonprofit organization is dedicated to the general welfare, sheltering and placement of animals; prevention of cruelty to animals and animal over-population; the site also includes extensive Education and Community Outreach materials to encourage the humane treatment of animals.
The Humane Society of Southern Arizona;   Tucson, Arizona
http://humane-so-arizona.org/

R.E.S.C.U.E. Cat and Dog Pound Rescue in Arizona (AZ)

R.E.S.C.U.E. is dedicated to reducing cat and dog euthanasia in Arizona. They rescue cats and dogs from the kill lists at the county pounds (they cover the entire Phoenix valley) and then prepare these animals for adoption within the community.
R.E.S.C.U.E.;   Phoenix, Arizona
http://www.azrescue.org

Rescue Ranch and Sanctuary

RRAS is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and placement of abused, neglected, abandoned and unwanted Equine, Livestock and Poultry in Arizona. This all-volunteer organization offers a humane alternative to the neglect, abandonment, desert dumping and slaughter of unwanted animals.
Rescue Ranch and Sanctuary; Wittmann, Arizona
http://rescueranch.homestead.com/rescue.html

Arkansas

Horseshoe Bend Animal Control Center

This small town center provides humane education programs for schools and civic groups, spay/neuter assistance, animal adoptions, a lost and found service, as well as enforcing animal regulations to help people with animal problems and animals with people problems. They also work with breed rescue groups.
Horseshoe Bend Animal Control Center;   Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas
http://members.tripod.com/~doglegg/HBAC.htm

Humane Society of Clark County
Box 435
Arkadelphia, AR
870-245-2579
Email: pets@ezclick.net
www.pets.ezclick.net

Valley Humane Society
273 Spring St.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-8656
www.valleyhumanesociety.org

California

All Creatures Animal Caring Society   (CA)

All Creatures is dedicated to all levels of animal welfare with particular focus on rescue, adoption and education; they promote spay/neuter. Not a shelter, per se: The animals in the program are housed in a network of volunteer foster homes.
All Creatures Animal Caring Society   San Rafael, CA
http://www.swiftsite.com/AllCreatures/

Animal Rescue Foundation of Dana Point (CA)

ARF is a nonprofit, all volunteer group, in South Orange County California, dedicated to the rescue and welfare of lost and abandoned animals. ARF provides pet therapy, humane education and maintains an adoption and foster program; they also support other prohumane organizations in the area. Check out the great pictures (and write-ups)!!
Animal Rescue Foundation of Dana Point ;   Dana Point, California
http://www.ocnow.com/community/groups/arf/

Bay Area Shelter Guide (CA)

The Petopian Magazine™ provides this useful listing of shelters and rescue groups (by county) located in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The Petopian Magazine™
http://www.petopian.com/html/currentedition/bayareashelterguide.shtml

California's Online Animal Rescue Directory (CA)

THE online resource for dog, cat and companion animal rescue information; includes listings for California breed rescue groups, animal shelters and humane societies for dogs, cats, rabbits and other companion animals, as well as info on veterinarians, low-cost spay/neuter programs, etc.
Laurie Mahieu
http://www.rescuers.com/

Friends of County Animal Shelters--San Diego (CA)

By working with the San Diego County Department of Animal Control shelters, this group of volunteers helped develop an effective foster care and adoption program as a viable alternative to euthanasia. Check the pictures and info about the cats and dogs available; all have been microchipped, vaccinated, and spayed or neutered.
FOCAS;   San Diego, California
http://www.focas-sandiego.org/

Friends For Life Animal Outreach (CA)

A established Sacramento-based organization dedicated to the care and well-being of companion animals. Our members are concerned citizens with the collective hope of making a difference for the many homeless cats and dogs crowding the shelters and surviving in the alleys, parks, and buildings of our city. Friends For Life Animal Outreach   Sacramento, California
http://www.friends4life.org/

The Fund for Animals Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (CA)

Provides information about the FFAWRC program, located in northeast San Diego county, which specializes in birds of prey, coyotes, bobcats, mountain lions, crows, ravens and skunks. Information on caring for various types of animals, including: What to do and NOT to do if you find
INJURED OR ORPHANED WILDLIFE.
Cindy Traisi / FFAWRC (Ramona, CA)
http://members.aol.com/ctraisi/fundpage/index.htm

Healdsburg Animal Shelter (CA)

Info about the shelter and animals available as well as an astounding assortment of articles and links. And, for feline fanciers, take a tour of the Cat Rooms. The Healdsburg Animal Shelter believes that for every adoptable animal there is the right home and for every home there is the right animal, and provides the time and resources necessary to ensure that "perfect match."
Healdsburg Animal Shelter   Healdsburg, California
http://www.sonic.net/dana/shelter/

Humane Cat Organizations in Los Angeles (CA)

This is the 'master' list for all the groups in greater LA County; there is also one for the surrounding counties. Read about the success of the CVMA Feral Cat Altering Program founded by a grant from Maddie's Fund and view the list of participating veterinarians.
Sue Freeman's Guide to Rescue Cats / Los Angeles, California
http://www.rescueguide.com/larescue.html

Irvine Animal Care Center (CA)

This progressive, pro-humane shelter provides plenty of attention and socialization for homeless animals until they find homes. Humane Education programs, as well as free tours and on-site presentations, are also available to help spread the message of responsible animal care.
Irvine Animal Care Center;   Irvine, California
http://www.irvineshelter.org

Kitten Rescue (CA)

Visit the "Adopt Me!" Photo Gallery to read about, and view, some of the adults available from this shelter, as well as obtain good advice on reasons to adopt an adult cat instead of a kitten. This site also provides a wealth of info on caring for kittens you've rescued or just adopted, as well as the joys of fostering.
Kitten Rescue; West Hills, CA.
http://www.kittenrescue.org/

Living Free   (CA)

A no-kill animal sanctuary in the San Jacinto Mountains near Idyllwild, whose aim is to: "Save the lives of Dogs and Cats who otherwise would be executed." Also provides low-cost spay & neuter; humane education; etc.
Living Free Animal Sanctuary
http://www.idyllmtn.com/livingfree/index.html

Marin Humane Society

In addition to rescue, pet foster and adoption services, MHS provides numerous community services, including animal behavior hotlines and training; low-cost vaccination, microchip identification, and spay and neuter clinics; Education Programs; pet therapy and community outreach; lost and found assistance, including tips to Find a Missing Pet with local contact info for papers and shelters.
Marin Humane Society
http://www.marin-humane.org/

'Not So' Purrrfect Angels (CA)

Learn about this no-kill non-profit cat shelter, view pictures and adoption info, and learn about ways to be a Responsible Cat Owner.
Lynda S. Huffman, 'Not So' Purrrfect Angels   Fresno, California
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Valley/9078/purrrfect.html

The Oakland SPCA (CA)

Founded in 1874, this organization is dedicated to the health and well being of dogs, cats and other pets.
Oakland SPCA, Oakland, CA
http://www.oaklandspca.org/

People And Cats Together

PACT has placed cats and kittens in the South Bay area of LA since 1981. Site includes pictures of adoptable cats (all are spayed/neutered before placement), as well as info about other services available, such as feral traps to borrow, LA City spay/neuter vouchers, advice, etc.
People And Cats Together;   Los Angeles
http://www.adopt-a-cat.com

Pets In Need (CA)

Includes information about this shelter, information on a variety of Animal Care topics as well as links to Bay Area Animal Organizations and Pet Resources.
Pets In Need, Inc. Redwood City, CA / serving the greater San Francisco Bay Area
http://www.petsinneed.org/SiteIndex.html

Pets Lifeline (CA)

This privately funded, non-profit organization is dedicated to providing food, shelter, medical care and love for lost or abandoned cats and dogs, and finding them responsible homes. Pets Lifeline helps reunite pets and their families by maintaining data on lost and found animals, and also provides a listing of animal rescue groups, emergency medical care facilities, and shelters in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa counties.
Pets Lifeline   Sonoma, California
http://www.petslifeline.org/

Project Purr (CA)

Project Purr provides rescue and adoption services for abandoned domestic (non feral) cats/kittens, as well as trap, test, vaccinate, alter and release (or relocation) for feral cats/kittens in Santa Cruz County.
Project Purr; Santa Cruz County, CA
http://www.projectpurr.org/

The San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (CA)

In 1994, the SFSPCA and the City's Department of Animal Care and Control signed the Adoption Pact which guarantees a loving home to every adoptable dog or cat in San Francisco. Read about this historic document, check out the Programs and Services, or Advocacy Issues at this site.
The San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animal
http://www.sfspca.org/

Silicon Valley Animal Rescue (CA)

SVAR is a non-profit corporation devoted to the no-kill philosophy and promotes programs that prevent the needless killing of animals. They provide a FREE spay/neuter clinic and have a home-to-home adoption connection and referral system to expediate placement in the Bay Area.
Silicon Valley Animal Rescue;   Palo Alto, California
http://www.svar.org/

Colorado

Colorado Springs All Breed Rescue (CO)

Site includes info about Dogs Available, a list of LOCAL Canine Breed Rescue contacts, as well as Foster Care, etc.
Colorado Springs All Breed Rescue;   Colorado Springs, Colorado
http://www.CSABR.com

Denver Dumb Friends League (CO)

Speaking for those who cannot speak for themselves. In addition to shelter info, the site includes an extensive Information and Tips section; Articles from the newsletter, Petpourri; LINKS, etc.
Denver, CO
http://www.ddfl.org/

Humane Society of Boulder Valley (CO)

This nonprofit organization places and cares for homeless animals and provides many educational programs and services to the community and, for several years, has achieved 100 percent placement for adoptable pets.
Humane Society of Boulder Valley;   Boulder, Colorado
http://www.boulderhumane.org/

Connecticut

Animal Angels Rescue Foundation (CT)

Animal Angels Rescue Foundation, Inc. (AARF) is a non-profit; all volunteer organization dedicated to rescuing homeless, injured, and unwanted dogs and cats throughout Connecticut. They also educate the public on the importance of spaying and neutering to reduce the number of unwanted animals.
Animal Angels Rescue Foundation;   New Haven, Connecticut
http://www.animalangels.net

District Animal Control (CT)

"We're not the biggest shelter in Connecticut, but we hope to be the nicest."
135 Bradley Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
203-389-5991
http://www.petfinder-network.com/shelters/CT118.html

Danbury Animal Welfare Society, Inc.

DAWS provides services to the homeless and unwanted animals of the greater Danbury, CT area, and operates an adoption program, a low-cost spay-neuter program, and a trap, neuter and release program for feral cat management.
Danbury Animal Welfare Society, Inc.;   Danbury, Connecticut
http://www.daws.org

Fairfield Animal Control (CT)

Includes pictures and info about animal available for adoption, rabies summary, and a description of an Animal Population Control Program in effect in Connecticut.
Fairfield Police Department - Animal Control Division / Fairfield, CT
http://www.connix.com/~romsky/

The Last Post A Retirement Community for Felines (CT)

A large, private animal sanctuary, located near Falls Village (in the Northwest corner of Connecticut), which is presently the home of over 200 cats (as well as goats, potbelly pigs, and other domestic animals). The Last Post's primary purpose is to provide safe, home-like surroundings for animals whose previous guardians have died or entered nursing homes.
Site maintained by The Spencer Family
http://www.geocities.com/Petsburgh/Farm/1751/lastpost.html

M.E.O.W., Inc. (CT)

"Make Each Orphan Wanted" is the motto of this non-profit, non-destroy, animal welfare organization which provides assistance to cats in Northwest Connecticut. Learn more about them and take a moment to visit the Cat Humor page for a good chuckle!!
M.E.O.W., Inc.;   Litchfield, Connecticut
http://www.meow-inc.org/

Pet Animal Welfare Society of Connecticut, Inc. (CT)

PAWS rescues homeless dogs and cats within the Fairfield County, CT area and places them in loving new homes; low cost spay/neuter programs and public education are also provided to help decrease the number of unwanted pets.
Pet Animal Welfare Society of Connecticut, Inc.;   Norwalk, Connecticut
http://w3.nai.net/~paws/

Delaware

Cocheco Valley Humane Society (DE)

They fulfill their mission to make possible a better world for all animals by providing shelter, educating the community about humane care and treatment, advocating animal welfare and promoting the human-animal bond.
Cocheco Valley Humane Society;   Dover, Delaware
http://www.cochecovalleyhumanesoc.org/

Delaware Humane Association (DE)

DHA's mission is to prevent cruelty and suffering to animals, to reduce pet overpopulation, to provide temporary housing for homeless animals, and to educate the public on the humane treatment of animals.
Delaware Humane Association;   Wilmington, Delaware
http://www.dca.net/dha/

Florida

Humane Society of Greater Miami (FL)

This nonprofit organization provides humane care, shelter, compassion and love to the unwanted, abused and neglected animals of Miami-Dade County. View the current activities of an adoptable pet on the LIVE PetCam!! The Society educates the public regarding the responsibility and commitment of pet ownership and provides low cost vaccinations and spay/neuter services in an effort to eliminate cruelty, neglect and pet overpopulation.
Humane Society of Greater Miami;   Dade County, Florida
http://www.humanesocietymiami.org/

Jacksonville Sheltie Rescue (FL)

This group provides rescue and approriate placement for Shelties in the Jacksonville area (pictures along with descriptions are included), and also maintains Lost & Found listings.
D. Duffy;   Jacksonville, Florida
http://members.aol.com/DDuffey/rescue.html

Pet Rescue (FL)

This non-profit organization is devoted to saving the lives of homeless and abandoned pets. All animals receive appropriate care until loving homes can be located (no matter how long it takes), and all are spayed/neutered before placement.
Pet Rescue;   Miami, Florida
http://www.petrescuemiami.com/

Suncoast Humane Society (FL)

SHS has an "open admission" policy and provides pet adoption, lost and found services, pet bereavement support, low-cost spay/neuter, and many other services. Learn more about their programs and check out pictures of some of the cats and dogs awaiting new homes at this state-of-the-art facility in SW Florida.
Suncoast Humane Society (Sarasota, Charlotte and Lee Counties);   Englewood, Florida
http://www.humane.org/

The Cat Network (FL)

The Cat Network, Inc. is dedicated to reducing the overpopulation of stray and feral cats in South Florida through the humane practice of sterilization, vaccination, and release. They also vigorously support spay/neuter programs, educate the public on the benefits of spaying and neutering and responsible pet ownership, and find suitable homes for adoptable stray and feral cats and kittens.
The Cat Network   Miami-Dade County
http://www.thecatnetwork.org/

Georgia

Athens Alliance of Allbreed Canine Rescue and Referral (GA)

AAACR works in cooperation with other rescue organizations around the state and country to facilitate rescue placement of all canine breeds into compatible Athens area homes.
Athens Alliance of Allbreed Canine Rescue and Referral, Inc.;   Athens, Georgia
http://www.athens.net/~aaacr/

Humane Association of Georgia, Inc. (GA)

Advocates humane treatment for all creatures, promotes awareness of the human/animal bond, encourages comprehensive humane education and spay/neuter; the importance of including companion animals in disaster planning is emphasized and Your Companion Animal Disaster Kit is provided online.
Humane Association of Georgia, Inc.
http://www.humassocga.org/

Thomasville-Thomas County Humane Society (GA)

Seeks to improve the lives of lost, homeless and abandoned animals in the community; site provides info about the shelter and events as well as local animal laws.
Thomasville-Thomas County Humane Society;   Thomasville, Georgia
http://www.rose.net/humnsoc.htm

Hawaii

Hawaii Cat Foundation (HI)

This non-profit, all-volunteer organization is committed to the welfare of Hawaii's cats,and uses a multifaceted approach in their Feral Cat Program.
The Hawaii Cat Foundation, Honolulu, Hawaii
http://www.hicat.org/

Maui Humane Society

The mission of the MHS is to prevent cruelty and suffering to all animals, and to end the euthanasia of healthy pets so that every orphaned animal finds a loving home.
Maui Humane Society;   Puunene, Hawaii
http://www.maui.net/~humane/

Idaho

Bonneville Humane Society (ID)

BHS is a local, non-profit organization which rescues stray and injured animals, provides temporary foster care, and finds them permanent homes through the Pet Adoption Center and Petmobile.
Bonneville Humane Society   Idaho Falls, ID
http://www.ida.net/org/bhs/

Idaho Humane Society (ID)

A state-of-the-art facility which provides Adoption Services, Foster Care, Lost and Found, Senior Pets Program, Humane Education, and Pets Uplifting People (pet therapy), as well as an aggressive spay/neuter program.
Idaho Humane Society; Boise, Idaho
http://www.idahohumanesociety.com/