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The Connecticut Zoological Society is responsible for the operations of Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport, Connecticut, founded in 1922. The CZS exhibits rare and endangered species primarily from North and South America. Education of the visiting public in the areas of environmental and conservation science and issues is our primary goal. The CZS supports conservation efforts in Connecticut and throughout the world.

The Communication Alliance To Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racehorses (CANTER) provides retiring thoroughbred racehorses with opportunities for new careers. CANTER is dedicated to providing new homes for thoroughbred racehorses that are non-competitive or injured on the track, giving them opportunities to find new careers and new homes.

Founded in 1996, the Reef Check Foundation exists to help preserve the oceans and reefs which are critical to our survival, yet are being destroyed. With headquarters in Los Angeles and volunteer teams in more than 90 countries and territories, Reef Check works to protect tropical coral reefs and California rocky reefs through education, research and conservation.

Caring For Creatures' Mission is to provide a safe & healthy environment in which to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home abandoned, neglected, abused, or otherwise homeless dogs and cats; In addition, the sanctuary provides a lifetime home, if necessary, for animals that are elderly, disabled, and/or have a chronic condition requiring specialized care, and;Connect with members of the community to assist with animal-related issues. We believe that a key to reducing the number of animals being surrendered to animal care agencies is to help as many individuals as possible resolve their animal-related problem. We help them understand the plight of animals, in general, and guide them through steps that enable them to keep their animal rather than surrender them to a rescue or shelter.

Dedicated to the rescue, sanctuary (foster homes) and adoption of companion animals in northern California since 1998. Over 14,000 lives saved!

Animal Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to finding a cure for cancer by funding research in and increasing public awareness of comparative oncology, the study of naturally occurring cancers in pets and people. Currently, the organization is funding The Canine Cancer Genome Project sponsored by Blue Buffalo Foundation to map the genomes of the seven most common canine cancers and to place the datasets in the public domain for use by all cancer researchers.

Our mission is to help alleviate the suffering of Golden Retrievers in need: those who have been abandoned, abused, neglected,have lost their homes or families, or are in need of medical help. As an all-volunteer organization, we will fulfill our mission be evaluating health and behavior, providing medical care as needed, screening potential adopters, and placing our rescued Goldens in appropriate homes.

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing homeless and abandoned animals, primarily dogs from high-kill shelters and owners who can no longer care for them.  By working with committed volunteers, foster homes, local veterinarians, trainers, and boarding facilities, we are able to rescue hundreds of animals every year, provide them with loving temporary care, and find them well-matched, carefully screened forever homes.  We also serve as a resource to our community and all pet owners by providing education and information on responsible pet ownership, including the importance of spay/neuter, positive behavior training, and good nutrition.

We strive to educate the public about proper horse care, work with law enforcement to investigate reports of neglect or abuse and remove animals from neglectful owners, rehabilitate and rehome horses and other equine animals who enter our program.

Days End Farm Horse Rescue™, Inc., is a 501(c)3, nonprofit, volunteer-based animal welfare organization established in 1989 to ensure quality care and treatment of horses through intervention, education and outreach. The mission of Days End Farm Horse Rescue (DEFHR) is not only to rescue and rehabilitate suffering horses, but to prevent abuse and neglect through education and community outreach. DEFHR offers a wide variety of educational programs and internships, providing opportunities for experiential learning. DEFHR also shares online resources for learning about equine welfare, rescue and rehabilitation.

The mission of Have a Heart is to reduce the overpopulation and subsequent euthanasia of homeless dogs by making spay/neuter services available at low or no cost as the situation warrants. Additional mission is to help with food, shelter and medical care of homeless dogs.

GSP Rescue New England is an all-volunteer organization committed to finding loving, permanent homes for German Shorthaired Pointers in need. We are a 501(c)3 organization incorporated in the commonwealth of Massachusetts and operate in Eastern NY (from Albany East) through all six New England states from CT to ME. Our primary goals are to find permanent homes for these great dogs that have come into an unfortunate situation, to promote responsible pet ownership and to improve the quality of life for the animals. These rescues could be from animal shelters or turned in by owners. We take care of their needs on arrival and then place them in permanent loving homes.