The Best Animal Charities
To many people, giving to an animal charity is a fulfilling way to help dogs, cats and horses in need. Some people give by donating their time as volunteers, and most animal charities are nonprofit organizations. They are the voices of neglected or abused animals, and some perform animal rescues and adoptions. The money donated to these charities offsets the veterinary, boarding and operational costs of maintaining their facilities and ensures help for needy animals year after year.
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Angel Canines for Wounded Warriors
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Angel Canines for Wounded Warriors (angelcaninesforwoundedwarriors.org) or ACWW, provides free transportation for wounded American war veterans in need of a service dog to qualified organizations that provide them. The wounded veteran is then paired with a dog that can help him with his specific needs. During their stay at the Angel Canines organization, veterans are trained on how to use the dogs and begin the bonding experience that will grow trust between them. After the process is complete the veterans and their new service dogs will be provided air transportation home at no cost. It is the hope of this charity and its contributors that the wounded veterans will not just gain a new friend and helper, but also find new hope and a reason to face every challenging day.
Animal Protection and Rescue League
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The Animal Protection and Rescue League (aprl.org) is dedicated to exposing and ending animal cruelty, educating the public about the subject and lobbying politicians to change or create laws that would further their cause. This nonprofit animal charity is based in San Diego, California, and has been in operation since 2002. It has conducted rescues of abused animals of all types and pushed hard for legislation that promotes animal rights. The Animal Protection and Rescue League now has volunteers across the United States who work to further the goals of the organization and educate the public on the subject of animal abuse.
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American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
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The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (aspca.org), or ASPCA, is one of the oldest and most recognized animal charities in the United States. Founded in 1866 by Henry Bergh, the organization works to prevent cruelty to animals by educating the public on the subject and rescuing animals that are being mistreated or neglected. The ASPCA has an animal adoption center in New York City and a national database of animals looking for caring homes.
Days End Farm Horse Rescue
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The Days End Farm Horse Rescue's (defhr.org) mission statement is, "Ensuring quality care and treatment of horses through intervention, education and outreach." Based in Woodbine, Maryland, the DEFHR is a nonprofit, volunteer-oriented program that began helping unwanted and neglected horses in 1989. Since then it has become a larger animal charity organization and now features internships, a horse adoption program and an adult and youth education program. The charity also rehabilitates injured horses and best of all teaches others how to do the same.
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