ORGANIZATIONS ON THE GROUND

ANIMAL CARE CENTERS OF NYC
Individuals from all over New York City come to Animal Care Centers every day of the week for reasons as diverse as reclaiming lost pets, adopting new furry family members and getting resources to help them keep their pets in homes. We strive to find loving homes for homeless and abandoned cats, dogs, guinea pigs and rabbits, both by adopting animals directly to the public and by partnering with more than 200 dedicated animal placement organizations (our New Hope partners). www.nycacc.org

ANIMAL HAVEN
Animal Haven is a skilled rehabilitation and training team. We’re a family of passionate staff, volunteers, and supporters committed to enriching the lives of homeless pets from the moment they enter our care. And — we’re both a friend and resource for life. So, we’re here for animals and their adopters whenever they need us. www.animalhaven.org

THE ANIMAL HAVEN (CT)
The Animal Haven, a no-kill animal shelter located in North Haven, CT, provides humane refuge to homeless, abandoned and surrendered cats and dogs, while we strive to find them loving, permanent homes.
www.theanimalhavenct.org

ANIMAL RESCUE FUND OF THE HAMPTONS, INC.
The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF) has been helping homeless and abandoned animals since 1974. Over the last 49 years, tens of thousands of cats and dogs have received compassion, food, shelter, medical care, training, and ultimately their forever homes with new families through the committed efforts of our staff and volunteers. As we approach our 50th anniversary, this project ensures ARF’s future for the next 50 years: Forever Home.
www.arfhamptons.org

ASPCA
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA®) was the first humane society to be established in North America and is, today, one of the largest in the world. Our organization was founded on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment at the hands of humans and must be protected under the law. Headquartered in New York City, the ASPCA maintains a strong local presence, and with programs that extend our anti-cruelty mission across the country, we are recognized as a national animal welfare organization. We are a privately funded 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, and are proud to boast more than 2 million supporters across the country.
www.aspca.org

BIDEAWEE
Bideawee’s mission is to create and strengthen the human-animal bond through best-in-class lifesaving and compassionate care for pets and the people who love them. From our founding in 1903, as one of our country’s first no-kill animal welfare organizations, Bideawee has been a leader in rescuing dogs and cats and successfully integrating them into loving homes. We do this by providing the highest quality shelter experience, medical care, socialization and adoption services within a disciplined and sustainable financial structure. We are a compassionate team of dedicated staff, board members and volunteers, and our work demonstrates our ongoing commitment to the well-being of animals and their people in our community. www.bideawee.org

CAMP PAPILLION ANIMAL SHELTER
Camp Papillon Animal Shelter is a non-profit, no kill, animal welfare organization, dedicated to the prevention of cruelty and suffering of all animals. Camp Papillon Animal Shelter strives to end cruelty to animals in any form, including the suffering and killing of homeless, unwanted, neglected and/or abused companion animals and works tirelessly and with compassion to provide a safe haven to all animals in our care. Camp Papillon takes pride in placing unwanted animals in the right, permanent and responsible home. www.camppapillon.org

CHICAGO ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL
Chicago Animal Care and Control protects public safety and ensures the humane care of animals through sheltering, pet placement, education and animal law enforcement. www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cacc.html

CONNECTICUT HUMANE SOCIETY
Way back in 1881, a Hartford High School senior named Gertrude O. Lewis wanted to find a way to help animals of Connecticut. She gathered support in her community – including some of Connecticut’s most prominent citizens of the time – and that very same year, Gertrude founded the Connecticut Humane Society. And all these years later, the work continues. CHS is the oldest and most comprehensive animal welfare organization in the state, serving thousands of pets every year. www.cthumane.org

CUYAHOGA COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
ocial Tees Animal Rescue is a non-profit (501c3 ) no-kill rescue Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter is a temporary home for dogs that are found on the streets by the county dog wardens. Dogs are held for 72 hours in order for the owner to claim them. After the holding period, unclaimed dogs may be available for adoption. www.cuyahogadogs.com

DALLAS ANIMAL SERVICES
Launched in 2018, Dallas90 is a community outreach campaign by Dallas Animal Services designed to generate support of and participation in Dallas Animal Shelter’s effort to find positive outcomes for all healthy and behaviorally sound pets, which we have shown can exceed 90% of our shelter population. www.bedallas90.org

HUMANE SOCIETY OF GREATER MIAMI
The Humane Society of Greater Miami has been helping homeless animals in Miami-Dade County since 1936. Today, more than 400 homeless dogs, cats, puppies and kittens each day are cared for at the Soffer and Fine Adoption Center in North Miami Beach. www.humanesocietymiami.org

THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK
For over 100 years, the Humane Society of New York has been a presence in New York City, caring for animals in need when illness, injury or homelessness strikes. In 1904 we were founded to protect the city’s horses against abuse. Members fought for laws to punish negligent owners and place watering troughs in streets and parks. As funds allowed the Society expanded to include a free medical clinic and a small adoption center for cats and dogs. Today our hospital and our Vladimir Horowitz and Wanda Toscanini Horowitz Adoption Center help more than 38,000 dogs and cats annually, and their numbers continue to grow. www.humanesocietyNY.org

HUMANE SOCIETY OF WESTCHESTER
The Humane Society of Westchester, founded in 1911 as the New Rochelle Humane Society, is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting the human/animal bond through the compassionate care and treatment of animals throughout the communities we serve in Westchester County and beyond. To that end, our goal is to create a living environment that is not just a shelter, but a transitional home for stray, lost, abandoned, injured, and abused animals, until they can ultimately be placed in loving permanent homes. www.humanesocietyofwestchester.org

LIBERTY HUMANE SOCIETY 
Liberty Humane Society’s mission is to foster a community of compassion and respect, and provide animals in need with a chance at a lifelong, loving home. We care for, treat, and find homes for thousands of animals every year. Rehoming animals who have nowhere else to go is one of the most urgent aspects of our mission, but our long-term goal is to build a community in which those services are no longer needed. Liberty Humane Society is an open admission shelter that contracts with Jersey City and Hoboken. This means that every stray animal found in these cities is brought to LHS, day or night. www.libertyhumane.org

LOS ANGELES ANIMAL SERVICES
LA Animal Services operates six shelter locations throughout Los Angeles, which are open Tuesdays through Fridays from 8am to 5pm, and Saturdays and Sundays, from 11am to 5pm. Sick, injured, and dangerous animals are accepted into shelters without appointments. In 2022, the number of animals being brought into our shelters outpaced the number of pets we have found homes for, so through our Shelter-At-Home program we are asking the community to help lost pets find their way home without having to go to a shelter, and if pet owners can no longer care for their pet, look at other alternatives and solutions to surrendering their companion animal into our Centers.
www.laanimalservices.com

MT. PLEASANT ANIMAL SHELTER
For more than 50 years, Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter has been providing exceptional care for homeless animals, working tirelessly to find a permanent, loving home for every cat and dog we serve.  Our priority is to save abandoned animals within our community; however, our efforts don’t end there. We also partner with shelters around the country to save at risk animals from being euthanized. Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter never euthanizes any animal for time or space reasons. Adoptable animals reside with us until they find their forever home. We become their loving family until they become a part of yours.Mt. Pleasant animal shelter is a registered 501(c)(3) organization that is solely funded by contributions, grants and bequests. www.Njshelter.org

PAWS ADOPTION CENTER
PAWS is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to saving Philadelphia’s homeless and at-risk pets. PAWS is the city’s largest rescue partner and provider of affordable, basic veterinary care for pet owners and rescue organizations that cannot otherwise access it. Each year, PAWS finds loving homes for thousands of animals in need, and enables thousands of families to keep their cherished pets. PAWS is working to make Philadelphia a no-kill city where every savable pet is guaranteed a home. www.phillypaws.org

ADOPT A BOXER RESCUE
Adopt A Boxer Rescue is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) charitable organization formed to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home unwanted and abandoned boxer dogs. We work within Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, northern Virginia, Washington DC, New Hampshire (within an hour of Massachusetts) and Rhode Island (adoptions only). When boxers are in need, AABR volunteers respond. www.adoptaboxerrescue.com

ALL ABOUT SPAY NEAUTER INC
All About Spay Neuter Inc. is a 501(c)3 not for profit animal rescue comprised of all volunteers. We are members of the New York City Mayor’s Alliance, Partners in Caring with the ASPCA, and dedicated to improving the lives of feral cats through TNR (Trap/Neuter/Return).   We primarily focus on the overpopulation of feral cats.  We can’t succeed alone, and need the support of community members like you to really make a significant impact. Learn more about our work and how you can get involved. www.allaboutspayneuter.com

ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE & ADOPTION, INC
Almost Home Animal Rescue and Adoption, Inc. is a non-profit organization that was formed by a group of dedicated and compassionate volunteers on Long Island with many years of shelter experience. Almost Home maintains a no-kill policy towards animals and treats families that come to us with respectrescue and re-home unwanted and abandoned dogs and cats from private homes and municipal shelters, and to place them into responsible homes.
www.almosthomeli.org

AMERICAN BULLDOG RESCUE
We are a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to rescuing and finding forever homes for bull breed dogs in need. American Bulldog Rescue is not a shelter, but an all-volunteer group where the dogs receive loving care in a network of dedicated foster homes until the time when their forever family is found. We are based in eastern Pennsylvania and work with adopters and shelters in the mid-Atlantic region. www.americanbulldogrescue.org

ANCHOR PAWS RESCUE
LWe are a community resource center bringing animals and people together. We provide adoption, education, and fostering services in a professional and compassionate way.We receive no federal or state funding and rely solely on community donations and adoption fees to support our care for the animals. www.anchorpawsrescue.org

ANGELS AMONG US PET RESCUE
Angels Among Us Pet Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to saving dogs and cats from shelters and high-risk situations in Georgia. Many of the animals who come into our program are over-bred, ill, injured, neglected, or abused. Sadly, without rescue, many of these precious animals would be euthanized or end up in even worse circumstances than before. It’s their right to get a helping hand, and it’s our privilege to offer one. www.angelsrescue.org

ANIMAL A.I.D. of Mississippi
Animal A.I.D. of Mississippi is a non-profit 501(c)(3) rescue organization currently a foster based dog and cat rescue, but with BIG plans to build an animal sanctuary in Pass Christian, MS. With 20 acres on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, our volunteer organization is dedicated to providing shelter (currently in foster homes), protection, nurturing, and love to the most vulnerable and forsaken injured or abused dogs and cats in our community. www.animalaidms.org

ANIMAL LIGHTHOUSE RESCUE
A non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue of stray dogs in Puerto Rico, called “satos.” Our team of volunteers in New York City works closely with El Faro de los Animales, a no-kill shelter in Humacao, PR. Our mission is to better the quality of life for abandoned satos by transporting them to New York City, finding them temporary homes within our foster network, making sure they are healthy and adjusted, and ultimately placing them into their perfect “furever” home. www.alrcares.org

ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION OF TULSA
For more than 25 years, ARF has been helping homeless pets of the Tulsa area find loving homes. We do this by rescuing homeless animals out of area shelters that were possibly in line for euthanasia, placing them in foster homes, providing their comprehensive veterinary care, and finding suitable adoptive homes. www.arftulsa.org

ANJELLICLE CATS RESCUE
Anjellicle Cats Rescue (ACR) is an all-volunteer registered 501c3 cat rescue committed to helping make New York a no-kill city. As one of the most active cat rescues in the 5 boroughs, ACR is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and adopting out homeless and abandoned cats, with a focus on shelter and community animals. Many of these felines are sick, injured or dismissed as unadoptable. Through a coalition of volunteers and caregivers, each rescued cat is welcomed with kindness and medical care into a foster home to prepare it for adoption into a permanent, loving home. Anjellicle Cats Rescue believes that no animal should be ill-treated and strives toward a day when awareness, education and compassion have replaced euthanasia as a solution to companion animal overpopulation. www.anjelliclecats.com

ARIZONA SMALL DOG RESCUE
At Arizona Small Dog Rescue, we’re proud to be a nonprofit, no-kill dog rescue shelter in Phoenix. We’re a team of passionate volunteers and staff committed to saving the lives of small dogs across the Valley. We take in owner surrenders, small dogs, large or small breed puppies, moms and pups, and save countless dogs from kill shelters and overcrowded organizations. www.azsmalldog.org

BIG DOG RANCH RESCUE
Big Dog Ranch Rescue was founded in 2008; since then, we have saved the lives of more than 50,000 dogs. Our mission is to save 5,000 dogs every year, to heal and place them with loving families and to educate people about the proper care for dogs and the importance of spaying and neutering. Our Mission is to Rescue, Rehabilitate and Educate until every dog has a loving and safe place to call home. www.bdrr.org

BOBBI & THE STRAYS
Roberta “Bobbi” Giordano was called to get involved in rescue at an early age — her first animal intervention was at age nine! In 1998, she established Bobbi and the Strays as a 100% non-profit, no-kill animal rescue organization. Since the beginning, we have been dedicated to rescuing animals from the streets, overcrowded shelters, neglect and abuse situations and abandonment. www.bobbiandthestrays.org

THE BOXER RESCUE
We are a group of volunteers, dedicated to finding loving forever homes for unwanted, abandoned, and surrendered Boxers. Our rescue works within Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New Hampshire. We strive to not only save boxers, but to educate the public about responsible dog ownership, the importance of spaying and neutering, and how to best meet the needs of this amazing breed. www.theboxerrescue.org

BRICK CITY RESCUE
Brick City Rescue Inc (BCR) is dedicated to finding loving, stable homes for all adoptable homeless dogs in NJ with a main focus on Bully Breeds. We encourage compassionate and responsible behavior and supply training, food, shelter and medical care to all of our animals. We serve as a community resource, disseminating valuable information to the public by promoting responsible pet ownership and providing education regarding breed discrimination. www.brickcityrescue.com

COMPASSIONATE ANIMAL RESCUE EFFORTS OF TULSA
Founded in May of 2016, CARE Compassionate Animal Rescue Efforts is a 501(c)(3) all-volunteer, no-kill, rescue organization in Oklahoma, determined to give dogs a voice when there is no one advocating for their well-being. Placing the greatest importance on rescuing dogs in immediate risk of needless euthanasia, animals living in horrific situations and/or facing abuse and neglect, CARE Rescue is resolute in providing a future for dogs simply in need of a loving and responsible home. www.carerescueok.org

CITY CRITTERS
City Critters is a New York State 501(c)(3) nonprofit formed in 1994. Our mission is to improve the lives of companion animals in our city by rescuing and placing stray and abandoned cats, promoting spay/neuter programs, and working with members of our community to find humane solutions to problems involving homeless animals. Donations to City Critters are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. www.citycritters.org

DELAWARE PET RESCUE
Delaware Pet Rescue was established in 2004 as “Delaware Puppy Rescue” with the primary focus of rescuing pregnant dogs, mothers with new litters, homeless puppies from shelters, and puppy mill survivors. 2012 brought the expansion into cat and kitten rescue, and the subsequent renaming of our organization to “Delaware Pet Rescue”, to better reflect the variety of lives we save! In 2020, we started to include small animals in our program as well - mostly guinea pigs, but also some rabbits and hamsters sprinkled in too! www.delawarepetrescue.org

FOR OUR FRIENDS DOG RESCUE
For Our Friends, Inc. is a nonprofit, no kill, all volunteer run dog rescue group. We are devoted to saving dogs from urgent situations in NYC/Long Island, including strays, owner surrenders and those at risk in municipal shelters. www.forourfriends.org

Grey2K USA
Formed in 2001, GREY2K USA Worldwide is the largest greyhound protection organization in the world. As a non-profit entity, we work to pass stronger greyhound protection laws and end the cruelty of dog racing on both national and international levels. We also promote the rescue and adoption of greyhounds across the globe. www.grey2kusa.org

HAPPY LIFE ANIMAL RESCUE
Happy Life Animal Rescue (HLAR) is a nonprofit, foster-based, Hudson Valley animal rescue organization. HLAR is based in Patterson, New York, and serves the entire Hudson Valley and beyond. We are dedicated to rescuing homeless animals who are victims of abuse & neglect, shelter overpopulation, and owner surrender. We are also committed to promoting local spay/neuter programs. www.happylifeanimalrescue.org

HOMEWARD TAILS ANIMAL RESCUE
Homeward Trails Animal Rescue is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Founded in 2002, we secure temporary and permanent homes for thousands of dogs and cats annually who are rescued from under-resourced communities and shelters or whose owners can no longer care for them. www.homewardtrails.org

HOUSE RABBIT SOCIETY
House Rabbit Society (HRS) is an international nonprofit animal welfare organization with two primary goals To rescue abandoned rabbits and find permanent homes for them & through education, we seek to reduce the number of unwanted rabbits — and to improve bunnies’ lives — by helping people better understand these often misunderstood companion animals. www.rabbit.org

HUSKY HOUSE
Husky House is committed to the rescue, shelter, care and adoption of stray, abandoned and unwanted animals in the Tri-State area. We are also dedicated to furthering the public’s education concerning the issues of proper pet care and the importance of spaying and neutering all dogs and cats alike. Husky House is dedicated to helping abandoned Siberian Huskies as well as all breeds of dogs, including mixes, have a second chance in life and a place to call home which they so richly deserve. www.huskyhouse.org

JERSEY PITS RESCUE, INC.
To provide necessary care to stray, abandoned, and surrendered dogs for the purpose of finding them loving, permanent homes. We also provide medical care and financial aid to prevent overpopulation through spaying and neutering. We aim to inform and educate the community on the importance of spaying and neutering their dogs and the proper way to care for their animals. www.jerseypitsrescue.com

KOREAN K9 RESCUE
Korean K9 Rescue exists to rescue and rehabilitate dogs from South Korea and to place them with loving forever families in the United States. We envision a world where all dogs can live happy and free. We work to undo devastating conditions impacting thousands of dogs in South Korea. Many other dogs we help endure terrible mistreatment at puppy mills and other illegal or poorly run animal facilities. www.koreank9rescue.org

LITTLE SHELTER ANIMAL RESCUE & ADOPTION CENTER
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center is a non-profit, no-kill animal shelter nestled on six wooded acres in Huntington, Long Island. We have been dedicated to saving abandoned dogs and cats and placing them into loving forever homes since 1927. Age, physical condition, and socialization issues are never criteria for rescuing a dog or cat whose life is in jeopardy. We hope to end pet overpopulation and place all dogs and cats into loving forever homes. www.litteshelter.org

LONG ISLAND GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE
Long Island Golden Retriever Rescue, Inc. (LIGRR) is a non-profit organization operated exclusively by volunteers dedicated to improving the quality of life of Golden Retrievers who are neglected, abused, or abandoned. Services are also provided to owners who can no longer care for their Golden Retriever. It is our mission to provide veterinary care and loving adoptive homes for any Golden in need - no matter whether the dog is a young puppy or a senior citizen. www.ligrr.org

LOUIE’S LEGACY
Louie’s Legacy Animal Rescue is one of the nation’s largest foster-based animal rescue organizations, with major bases of operation in both Ohio and New York City, serving a large section of the midwest and northeast. As a professional 501c3 rescue organization we collaborate with volunteers, fosters, animal welfare partners, and shelters to rescue animals in need and place them in our temporary foster care. We place a high priority on the quality of care, including both medical and behavioral support, for all of our animals. We also value and honor the contributions of the hundreds of wonderful people and organizations who support Louie’s Legacy in our lifesaving work. www.louieslegacy.org

MAIN LINE ANIMAL RESCUE
We’re proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish with our programs and unwavering commitment to animal welfare. More than ever, we look ahead hopefully and optimistically to a time when all animals are treated with respect and have the loving homes they deserve. www.mlar.org

MUDDY PAWS RESCUE
The mission of Muddy Paws Rescue is to build and support a thriving community of dog-loving humans dedicated to ending unnecessary euthanasia of companion dogs. We do this through shared learning and education, direct lifesaving, and continuous innovation. www.muddypawsrescue.org

NORTH SHORE ANIMAL LEAGUE
As the leader in the no-kill movement, North Shore Animal League America is committed to saving and rehabilitating the lives of homeless animals and educating the public about the joys and responsibilities of rescue. Founded in 1944, we’re one of the world’s largest, most comprehensive no-kill rescue and adoption organizations. We are headquartered in Port Washington, N.Y. with 2,000 shelter partners across the country and around the globe.
www.animalleague.org

QUEEN CITY CATS VT
Queen City Cats is a group of compassionate volunteers committed to improving the lives of lost, abandoned and stray cats in the greater Burlington area and working with the community to obtain that objective. We advocate for the responsible care of cats by promoting spay/neuter programs, fostering and adoption and by providing humane education and essential resources to their human companions. www.queencitycatsvt.org

RAHR TO THE RESCUE
Founded by Tara Harper Rahr and Frederick “Fritz” Rahr in 2021, Rahr to the Rescue is born from the love of dogs. We are a partner to Rahr & Sons Brewery in Fort Worth, TX. Our ongoing mission is to promote adoption, raise awareness of the overpopulation problem and inspire change.Where there is heart, there is hope. Help us change the future and save our pups! www.rahrtotherescue.org

RENEE’S RESCUES
Renee’s Rescues is a non-profit, dog rescue, specializing in the rescue and care of dogs and puppies saved from puppy mills. We are based out of Delaware, but we support rescue efforts across several states, with a particular focus in Lancaster, PA. Our short term goal is to rescue and safely adopt out as many puppy mill dogs and puppies as possible, and to ensure that they receive the loving homes they deserve. Our long term goal is to stop the practice of puppy mill breeding www.reneesrescues.org

RESCUED TREASURES PET ADOPTIONS
Rescued Treasures Pet Adoptions is a 501c3 non-profit pet rescue run solely by volunteers who have a passion to help society’s abandoned cats and dogs. Each year in the United States 3-4 million dogs and cats are euthanized in shelters. While Rescued Treasures Pet Adoptions cannot solve this problem, we have dedicated ourselves to saving as many as we can. www.rescued-treasures.com

RUFF START RESCUE
Ruff Start Rescue is dedicated to saving the lives of animals in need. We improve animal welfare in communities through adoption, education, and providing resources for people and pets. www.ruffstartrescue.org

SAMMY’S HOPE
Placing homeless animals in loving, forever homes while providing shelter, socialization, medical care and enrichment, since 2010. www.sammyshope.org

SAVING GRACE ANIMAL RESCUE OF MARYLAND
We are an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit animal rescue. As a rescue, it is our mission to end the neglect of animals across the east coast by rescuing them and helping find their forever home. We want to save the lives of pets and enhance the lives of people by finding the perfect new fur-baby for each family! We do not have a facility, our fosters accept these rescue dogs and cats into their homes out of their love for animals. www.savinggraceanimalrescuemd.com

SAVING HOPE ANIMAL RESCUE
At Saving Hope we would love to see that every animal knows love and kindness. No animals should have to endure needless pain and suffering. We are providing a voice to those that need it most. The animals that sit chained up with limited access to food and water. Those dumped on back roads to become someone else problem. We believe in not only helping the animals but educating the public and the community on how to do better. www.savinghoperescue.org

SEAN CASEY ANIMAL RESCUE
The purpose of this endeavor is to aid unfortunate animals in the interest of a higher quality of life. We take in rescued, confiscated, neglected, injured, ill, unmanageable, or otherwise unwanted animals from private owners, zoos, shelters, and other public organizations. These animals are cared for, and/or rehabilitated to the best of our ability and means until which time they can be found healthy, happy homes – whether it be through adoption to qualified candidates or legally released into habitats suitable to the specific species in conjunction with licensed wildlife rehabilitators. www.nyanimalrescue.org

SECONDHAND HOUNDS
Secondhand Hounds is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue in Minnesota. Founded in July of 2009, our many volunteers have made a positive impact on the lives of many dogs and cats in our community. Our organization provides safe shelter, proper veterinary care and daily necessities for animals at risk, while working hard to find each a permanent, loving home! Secondhand Hounds rescues dogs from kill shelters around the Midwest and from owners who can no longer provide care for their dogs. We rescue cats from local shelters and owners who can no longer provide care for their cats. Please help support us today by donating, fostering, or volunteering. www.secondhandhounds.com

SMALL MIRACLES CAT & DOG RESCUE
Small Miracles Cat & Dog Rescue is a private, nonprofit, no-kill shelter dedicated to providing the best possible care and finding forever homes for as many homeless cats and dogs as we are able. We have found homes for more than 12,000 cats since our founding in 2006 and more than 7,000 dogs since we expanded to serve dogs in late 2011. www.smallmiraclesrescue.org

SOCIAL TEES ANIMAL RESCUE
Social Tees Animal Rescue is a non-profit (501c3 ) no-kill rescue in NYC finding forever homes for abandoned dogs and cats.  We are a foster-based, community oriented organization founded on the principles of responsible pet ownership and creating a supportive environment for our staff and volunteers. Ensuring access to thorough veterinary treatment and the wellbeing of our animals are our highest priorities, and we pride ourselves in matching each animal with the family best able to meet its needs for life. www.socialteesnyc.org

STATEN ISLAND HOPE ANIMAL RESCUE
Staten Island Hope Animal Rescue specializes in the rescue and placement of abused, unwanted and abandoned companion animals. We never discriminate on the basis of health, age or breed. By involving and educating the community, Staten Island Hope Animal Rescue hopes to raise the public’s awareness of the difficulty homeless animals face, as well as realizing the benefits of adopting an animal in need. www.statenislandhopeanimalrescue.org

A STONE’S THROW DOG RESCUE
At our organization, we are committed to rescuing dogs who would otherwise be homeless or face a bleak fate. We depend entirely on the generosity of our foster volunteers, who open their homes and hearts to help us continue saving lives. Our rescue is all-inclusive, welcoming all breeds and dedicated to ensuring that every dog, regardless of size, has a happy ending. www.astdogrescue.com

TOBIE’S SMALL DOG RESCUE
The Mission Of Our Non-Profit Organization Is To Provide Temporary Care And Shelter For Stray, Abandoned And Relinquished Dogs, And To Place Into Responsible And Caring Forever Homes. We Also Try To Create Awareness And Support For The Humane Treatment Of All Animals And To End Animal Overpopulation Through Education And The Promotion Of Spaying And Neutering. www.tobiessmalldogrescue.org

WAGGYTAIL RESCUE
A small dog and cat 501(c)3 rescue based in New York City (NYC) and dedicated to the rehabilitation and rehoming of small breed dogs and other animals in need. We do not have a physical shelter location. All of our animals are graciously fostered by our volunteers. www.waggytailrescue.org

YORKIE 911 RESCUE
Founded in July 2010, Yorkie911 Rescue, Inc is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization comprised of dedicated volunteers who are passionate about rescuing, vetting, and re-homing Yorkshire terriers and other small breed dogs. Given our many years in rescue, we’ve come to realize that saving every needy dog is impossible, but we remain forever grateful for the ones we do save. www.yorkie911rescue.com