Animal Sanctuaries, Shelters, & Rescue

The Kentucky Bird and Reptile Sanctuary
The Sanctuary is nestled among a four acre nature reserve / botanical gardens in Vinegrove, Kentucky and is a safe haven for many kinds of exotic animals. We provide food, shelter, and sanctuary to many kinds of birds, reptiles, mammals, arachnids, insects, and aquatic animals and give them a healthier, happier, and enrichment filled life.

Animal Sanctuaries and Wildlife Reserves
Provides links to many animal sanctuaries, wildlife shelters, and animal rehabiliation centers organized by state.

Best Friends Animal Society
Best Friends Animal Society runs the nation's largest sanctuary for abused and abandoned animals. They also have a low-cost spay/neuter program, run a wildlife rehabilitation center, provide foster care and humane education, and works with humane groups nationwide to bring about a time when homeless pets will be a thing of the past. The sanctuary is located in Kanab, Utah.

Three Ring Ranch Exotic Animal Sanctuary
Three Ring Ranch Animal Sanctuary is a private, non-profit, five acre, exotic animal sanctuary located in Hawaii above Kona. The sanctuary was founded in 1998 and is home to zebras, nene, hawks, owls, flamingos and reptiles, as well as many other rare, endangered and exotic creatures.

Three Ring Ranch Exotic Animal Sanctuary
The Heart and Soul Animal Sanctuary is a non-profit refuge for abandoned, abused, ill, and old animals. The sanctuary is located on 130 wooded acres on a mountain near Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Peace Plantation Animal Sanctuary of New York
An animal sanctuary located in Walton, New York. They provide lifelong sanctuary and adoption services for homeless animals. Most of their animals are cats and kittens, but they do house some dogs and farm animals.

Pigs, A Sanctuary
Pigs, A Sanctuary is located in Shepherdstown, West Virginia and was founded in 1992. It is a place of refuge for abused, abandoned, neglected and unwanted animals. We specialize in the care of potbellied pigs and farm pigs, but shelter other farm and domestic animals as well. The Sanctuary currently provides a safe haven for approximately 400 animals, including potbellied pigs, farm pigs, horses, cats, dogs, goats and many other animal species.

Pigs Peace Sanctuary
Pigs peace is a pig sanctuary located in Stanwood, Washington and was founded in 1994. It is a nonprofit organization that is a safe haven for pigs and other animals. It provides homes for unwanted, abused, or neglected animals in need and is committed to spreading the message of compassion and respect for all animals. The sanctuary provides medical care, a healthy diet, socialization, and a permanent loving home. The sanctuary also educates the public about the characteristics and needs of pigs.

Dog Adoption
Dog adoption in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. Forgotten dogs seeking loving homes.

Second Acts
Second Acts is a non-profit fundraising organization that distributes 100% of all donations received to very small, volunteer-run animal rescue groups nationwide which adopt a no-kill policy.

All Dogs Matter
Dog rescue and rehoming in and around London.

Puglia Pooches
A site about living in Southern Italy and caring for as many sick stray and abandoned dogs and cats as we can.

One More Smith Animal Rescue and Sanctuary
Providing medical care, safe shelter, food, training and affection to homeless domestic animals with medical and behavioral problems, to save animals that are unwanted due to the limited resources of individuals and other animal organizations, to re-home adoptable animals, and to provide a forever home to non-adoptable animals.

Bunny Bunch SPCR
We are a non-profit, no kill rescue and education organization run entirely by volunteers located in St. Montclair, CA. We have lots of rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, and chinchillas waiting for homes. Plus, a fully stocked store for all your supplies and gift items too. We do free nail trims and scent gland cleaning, and offer free care sheets.