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Freeport, FL

Alaqua Animal Refuge

Alaqua Animal Refuge is a one-of-a-kind, no-kill facility founded in 2007. Located on 100-acres in Freeport, FL, the Refuge is located about 20 minutes north of the Emerald Coast. Their mission is to be a leading advocate for all animals, to maximize the healing power animals have on the human spirit, and to provide shelter, safety, and second chances to animals in need. Since... Read more...

Morriston, FL

Beauty’s Haven Farm and Equine Rescue, Inc.

We started Beauty’s Haven Farm and Equine Rescue, Inc. in Morriston FL as a nonprofit IRS 501(c)(3) public charity, to rescue horses in need in 2006. Unlike other rescues, we take in the difficult cases that take a lot of time and money for care. We have taken in horses from less than 12 hours to more than 38 years... Read more...

Wauchula, FL

Center for Orangutan & Chimpanzee Conservation, Inc. (dba: Center for Great Apes)

The Center for Great Apes’ mission is to provide a permanent sanctuary for orangutans and chimpanzees who have been rescued or retired from the entertainment industry, from biomedical research, and from the exotic pet trade. For nearly 25 years, the Center for Great Apes has provided compassionate care with dignity in a safe, healthy, and enriching environment for 60 great... Read more...

Palm City, FL

Equine Rescue and Adoption Foundation, Inc.

We rescue horses from abused, abandoned, neglected and slaughter-bound situations. We rehabilitate and re-train and find loving homes for these animals. We depend totally on donations, fundraisers and grants. Read more...

Cocoa, FL

Hidden Acres Rescue for Thoroughbreds

OUR VISION HART for Horses is committed to being the voice for Off-the-Track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs), to finding them their forever homes, and to stewarding a mutual journey of self-discovery for all of our horses and the people that connect with them. OUR MISSION Our mission is to rescue and re-home off the track thoroughbreds. We believe that education and outreach... Read more...

Micanopy, FL

Horse Protection Association of Florida, Inc.

To provide equine rescue, rehabilitation, education and adoption services within the state of Florida. To provide assistance to law enforcement and animal agencies with cruelty investigations and the care and placement of horses. To promote and teach horse care and humane, natural methods of training for horses. Read more...

Ft. Pierce, FL

Save the Chimps

Save the Chimps is one of the largest chimpanzee sanctuaries in the world, providing a permanent home to over 220 chimpanzees rescued from research laboratories, the pet trade, and the entertainment industry. Save the Chimps’ mission is to provide life-long refuge and exemplary care to chimpanzees in need. Residents at our 150-acre sanctuary in Fort Pierce, Florida, live on twelve... Read more...

Ona, FL

Sixteen Hands Horse Sanctuary

Sixteen Hands Horse Sanctuary, Inc. (SHHS) is a 501 (c)3 organization that provides rescue, rehabilitation and lifetime sanctuary to abused, abandoned, neglected and unwanted horses. It also promotes awareness of the principles of natural horsemanship through educational programs and provides outreach assistance to horse owners in the community. The sanctuary, which was founded in 2007 and is located on a... Read more...

Homestead, FL

South Florida Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

South Florida Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization located in Miami, Florida. Founded in 1992, it is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and adoption of abused, neglected and abandoned horses and other large farm animals. The organization also educates the community about responsible horse care and ownership, and promotes the welfare of... Read more...

Ocala, FL

Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation – Lowell Correctional Facility Second Chances Farm

About the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation Founded in 1983, the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation is a national organization devoted to saving Thoroughbred horses no longer able to compete at the racetrack from possible neglect, abuse and slaughter. As the oldest Thoroughbred rescue in the country, the TRF provides sanctuary to retired Thoroughbreds throughout their lifetime. Best known for its pioneering TRF Second... Read more...

Stuart, FL

What If Farms, Inc. Horse and Donkey Sanctuary

"What If Farms is a 501 (c)(3) sanctuary dedicated to horses and donkeys, where rescued equines find a consistent home. Rather than "rescue, rehab and rehome", What If Farms has a vision rooted in the commitment to not only rescue a body, but also to provide a new start in life, where each of the inhabitants of the sanctuary can... Read more...

Lake City, FL

Yesahcan Sanctuary, Inc.

Yesahcan Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides refuge to farm animals in need. Founded in 2018, the sanctuary is home to over 85 permanent residents from a variety of backgrounds, many of whom have been abandoned, abused, surrendered by owners, or simply subjected to the cruelties of the animal agriculture industry. The mission is two-fold: first, to shelter;... Read more...

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