An animal shelter is a non-profit organization, typically a governmental agency or private charity, that cares for unwanted, homeless, and/or abandoned animals It provides temporary housing and care for adoptable animals in a safe and nurturing environment until they can be re-homed permanently. Animal shelters also provide resources such as adoption services, spay and neuter clinics, low-cost vaccination clinics, pet-loss control and education programs, and behavior information and support.
1. The Humane Society of the United States is one of the largest animal shelter networks in the United States. They provide a wide range of services including pet adoption, disaster relief, animal rescue, and financial assistance for pet owners in need. They also work diligently to prevent animal abuse, advocate for animal welfare and promote responsible pet ownership.
2. Best Friends Animal Society is a national non-profit animal rescue and advocate organization based in Utah. They have a network of over 2,000 animal rescue groups, animal shelters, and other animal-welfare organizations that partner with them to help animals to find homes. Additionally, Best Friends is a strong advocate for no-kill animal shelters and works with communities to reduce the need for euthanasia of animals.
3. The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is a national organization that works to rescue animals from abuse, neglect and cruelty. They work to ensure animals have a safe and loving home through adoption services, educational programs, and direct animal care. Additionally, the ASPCA works to combat animal cruelty and has been instrumental in passing legislation to protect animals nationwide.
4. Martha’s Animal Rescue is a non-profit animal shelter located in the Greater Boston area. They provide a temporary home to cats and dogs in need of a permanent home. Martha’s Animal Rescue specializes in caring for animals with special needs and they are committed to finding every animal a forever family.
5. The Pet Resource Center of Santa Cruz County is an animal shelter and resource center that provides services to pet owners and lost and found animals. They offer adoption services, pet-care counseling, pet-loss support groups, and low-cost spay and neuter services. They also have an active community outreach program and work closely with other local shelters and rescue organizations to provide resources to pet owners in need.