GFAS Accredited Sanctuaries and GFAS Verified Sanctuaries
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GFAS Accredited Sanctuary. Humane and responsible care of the animals has been confirmed by onsite visits by trained inspector(s), and the nonprofit meets the definition of a true sanctuary. In addition to meeting these requirements for verification as a true sanctuary, the
facility has additionally achieved Adequate Performance or higher in each of the following areas after a thorough examination against strict criteria, as required for accreditation status: governance, finance, guidelines, education and outreach, staffing, physical facilities, security/safety, and the veterinary medical program.
GFAS Verified Sanctuary. Humane and responsible care of the animals has been confirmed by on an onsite visit by a trained inspector. In addition, the sanctuary meets the definition of a true sanctuary: the facility has nonprofit status, all required licenses and permits, does not engage in commercial trade (with some exceptions allowed such as the purchase of animals who might otherwise end up in slaughter), allows no or restricted contact with the public, only individual welfare-centric research is allowed, and no intentional breeding of animals occurs, with sound practices in place to prevent propagation.
Note that both Accredited and Verified Sanctuaries provide humane and responsible care of the animals, as confirmed by an onsite visit. A "verified" status as opposed to an "accredited" status often reflects constrictions imposed by financial resources or the not-yet-fully-evolved growth of a newer sanctuary.
Note that both Accredited and Verified Sanctuaries provide humane and responsible care of the animals, as confirmed by an onsite visit. A "verified" status as opposed to an "accredited" status often reflects constrictions imposed by financial resources or the not-yet-fully-evolved growth of a newer sanctuary.
Alphabetical List of Sanctuaries
Angel Acres Horse Haven Rescue
Status: GFAS Accredited Sanctuary
www.saveahorsenow.org
Glenville, Pennsylvania
USA
Big Cat Rescue
Status: Charter GFAS Accredited Sanctuary/Formerly accredited by The Association of Sanctuaries (TAOS). This sanctuary has begun the process of being renewed this year via the GFAS standards.
www.BigCatRescue.org
Tampa, Florida
USA
Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary
Status: Charter GFAS Accredited Sanctuary/Formerly accredited by The Association of Sanctuaries (TAOS). This sanctuary has begun the process of being renewed this year via the GFAS standards.
www.bornfreeusa.org/sanctuary
Near San Antonio, Texas
USA
Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch, The Fund for Animals
Status: Charter GFAS Accredited Sanctuary/Formerly accredited by The Association of Sanctuaries (TAOS). This sanctuary has begun the process of being renewed this year via the GFAS standards.
www.blackbeautyranch.org
Murchison, Texas
USA
The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee
Status: Charter GFAS Accredited Sanctuary/Formerly accredited by The Association of Sanctuaries (TAOS). This sanctuary has begun the process of being renewed this year via the GFAS standards.
www.elephants.com
Hohenwald, TN
USA
Foster Parrots, Ltd.
Status: Charter GFAS Accredited Sanctuary/Formerly accredited by The Association of Sanctuaries (TAOS). This sanctuary has begun the process of being renewed this year via the GFAS standards.
www.fosterparrots.com
Rockland, Massachusetts
USA
Habitat for Horses
Status: GFAS Accredited Sanctuary
www.habitatforhorses.org
Galveston County, Texas
USA
The Heart and Soul Animal Sanctuary
Status: Charter GFAS Verified Sanctuary/Formerly accredited by The Association of Sanctuaries (TAOS).
www.animal-sanctuary.org
Santa Fe, New Mexico
USA
International Exotic Animal Sanctuary
Status: Charter GFAS Accredited Sanctuary/Formerly accredited by The Association of Sanctuaries (TAOS). This sanctuary has begun the process of being renewed this year via the GFAS standards.
www.bigcat.org and
www.bearsanctuary.org
Boyd, Texas
USA
Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary
Status: Charter GFAS Accredited Sanctuary/Formerly accredited by The Association of Sanctuaries (TAOS). This sanctuary has begun the process of being renewed this year via the GFAS standards.
www.junglefriends.org
Gainesville, Florida
USA
Linn County Animal Rescue
Status: GFAS Verified Sanctuary (equine).
www.lcarhorse.com
Lebanon, Oregon
USA
The Oasis Sanctuary
Status: Charter GFAS Accredited Sanctuary/Formerly accredited by The Association of Sanctuaries (TAOS). This sanctuary has begun the process of being renewed this year via the GFAS standards.
www.the-oasis.org
Benson, Arizona
USA
Three Ring Ranch Exotic Animal Sanctuary
Status: Charter GFAS Accredited Sanctuary/Formerly accredited by The Association of Sanctuaries (TAOS). This sanctuary has begun the process of being renewed this year via the GFAS standards.
www.threeringranch.org
Kona, Hawaii
USA
Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation
Status: Charter GFAS Accredited Sanctuary/Formerly accredited by The Association of Sanctuaries (TAOS). This sanctuary has begun the process of being renewed this year via the GFAS standards.
www.wildlife-rescue.org
Kendalia, Texas
USA
W.O.L.F. Sanctuary
Status: Charter GFAS Accredited Sanctuary/Formerly accredited by The Association of Sanctuaries (TAOS). This sanctuary has begun the process of being renewed this year via the GFAS standards.
www.wolfsanctuary.net
La Porte, Colorado
USA