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Sanctuary Award Week 2023
Sanctuary Award Week 2023: A Week of Webinars to Celebrate the Carole Noon and Outstanding Sanctuary Award Winners To celebrate the Carole Noon and Outstanding Sanctuary Award Winners, we have put together several great presentations for the week of the virtual ceremony. Below, you will find information on each of the upcoming presentations, as well as links to register to attend. We will be recording each webinar if there are some you are not able to attend. All webinars take…
February Star Sanctuary in Knoxville, Maryland is Verified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
February Star Sanctuary in Knoxville, Maryland is Verified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries “Rescue is not just a verb; it is a promise” September 25, 2023 (Knoxville, MD) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to February Star Sanctuary as of September 15, 2022. Verification means that February Star Sanctuary meets the criteria of a true equine sanctuary/rescue and is providing humane…
Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary Becomes First Farm Sanctuary Accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries in Colorado
September 18, 2023 (Erie, CO) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary as of August 18, 2023. Accreditation signifies that Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary meets GFAS’ rigorous and peer-reviewed animal care standards which are confirmed by a comprehensive site visit. Accreditation also signifies adherence to standards addressing the sustainability of the organization, ethical principles, finances, staffing, education, outreach, security…
Lwiro Primates Rehabilitation Center in Democratic Republic of Congo is Accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
September 7, 2023 (Phoenix, AZ) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, has awarded Accredited status to Lwiro Primates Rehabilitation Center as of September 5, 2023. Accreditation means that Lwiro Primates Rehabilitation Center has met GFAS’s rigorous and peer-reviewed animal care standards which are confirmed by a site visit, and that it adheres to a demanding set of ethical and operational principles. The Accredited…
Help Us Welcome Newly Accredited On Golden Rescue to GFAS
July 11, 2023 (Birkenfeld, OR) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to On Golden Rescue (OGR) as of July 6, 2023. On Golden Rescue achieved GFAS Accreditation, meeting criteria for providing humane and responsible care to equines. With dedication and commitment to demonstrating high levels of professionalism, OGR has achieved GFAS Accreditation. This certification signifies that OGR meets GFAS’s rigorous and peer-reviewed equine…
New Sanctuary Standards Herald Sea Change for Captive Whales and Dolphins
June 28, 2023 – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) has published the first ever set of best practices for cetacean (whales and dolphins) sanctuaries. “These guidelines were established through the combined efforts of top cetacean experts,” said Valerie Taylor, executive director of GFAS, which is the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries. “They signal a defining moment for the future of captive cetaceans across the globe.” Standards for sanctuaries that care for land…