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Recipients of the 2026 Carole Noon and Outstanding Sanctuary Awards Announced
Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries honors sanctuaries, rescue, rehabilitation, and transition centers for exceptional animal care, professionalism and ethics. October 30, 2026- (Washington, DC) The Board of Directors of the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) today announced the recipient of the 2026 Carole Noon Award, Jackson Mbeke of Gorilla Rehabilitation and Conservation Education (GRACE) Center. The Carole Noon Award is named after the late Dr. Carole Noon, a courageous and innovative sanctuary pioneer and champion of chimpanzees. The GFAS…
GFAS Supports Accredited Sanctuary Care for Retired Research Macaques
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Valerie Taylor Email: Phone: 623-252-5122 Phoenix, AZ — [June 22, 2026] — The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) supports the transition of retired research macaques into permanent sanctuary care that meets the highest standards of animal welfare, safety, and long-term sustainability. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a solicitation seeking a qualified sanctuary facility to provide lifelong care for approximately 130 retired nonhuman primates. The solicitation outlines important requirements for…
International Animal Rescue Costa Rica, is Accredited by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
February 4, 2026. The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, recently awarded Accredited status to IAR Costa Rica. Accreditation means that IAR Costa Rica meets the criteria of a true animal sanctuary and is providing humane and responsible care of the animals. To be awarded Accredited status, an organization must meet GFAS’s rigorous and peer-reviewed animal care standards which are confirmed by a site visit and they must…
Horses’ Haven Attains GFAS Accreditation
January 15, 2026 (Howell, MI) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accreditation status to Horses’ Haven as of December 25, 2025. Horses’ Haven, located in Michigan, achieved GFAS Accreditation, meeting criteria for providing humane and responsible care to equines. With dedication and commitment to demonstrating high levels of professionalism, Horses’ Haven has achieved GFAS Accreditation. This certification signifies that Horses’ Haven meets GFAS’s rigorous and…
Happy Trails Horse Rescue Achieves GFAS Accreditation
January 8, 2026 (Bend, OR) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accreditation status to Happy Trails Horse Rescue as of December 15, 2025. Happy Trails Horse Rescue achieved GFAS Accreditation, meeting criteria for providing humane and responsible care to equines. With dedication and commitment to demonstrating high levels of professionalism, Happy Trails has achieved GFAS Accreditation. This certification signifies that Happy Trails meets GFAS’s rigorous…
Let’s Congratulate Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare on GFAS Verification
December 18, 2025 (Rio Grande, Puerto Rico) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verification status to Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare Inc (CTA) as of December 15, 2025. Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare, the first organization certified in Puerto Rico, achieved GFAS Verification, meeting criteria for providing humane and responsible care to equines. With dedication and commitment to demonstrating high levels of professionalism, CTA has achieved GFAS Verification. This…