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South Florida Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SFSPCA) is Accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
February 12, 2016 (Homestead, Florida)- The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to South Florida Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SFSPCA) as of February 12, 2016. Accreditation signifies that SFSPCA meets GFAS’s rigorous and peer-reviewed equine and farm animal care standards which are confirmed by a comprehensive site visit. Accreditation also signifies adherence to standards addressing the sustainability of the organization, ethical…
Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue of New York State is Accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
February 1, 2016 (Dover Plains, NY)- The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue as of January 21, 2016. Accreditation signifies that Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue meets GFAS’s rigorous and peer-reviewed equine and farm 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,…
Lilongwe Wildlife Centre in Malawi Is Accredited By the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
(Washington DC) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries, the only globally recognized organization providing standards to identify legitimate animal sanctuaries and wildlife rescue centers, has awarded accredited status to Lilongwe Wildlife Centre, located in Malawi, as of December 21, 2015. As confirmed through an onsite visit by GFAS, this accreditation signifies that Lilongwe Wildlife Centre meets the Federation’s rigorous, peer-reviewed standards that define a true sanctuary providing humane and responsible care of animals, as well as standards addressing safety…
Lions Tigers and Bears Founder Presented with Award for Sanctuary Excellence
Alpine, CA — The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) presented the seventh Carole Noon Award for Sanctuary Excellence to Bobbi Brink in a ceremony at Lions Tigers and Bears sanctuary on Saturday, December 12, 2015. Staff, volunteers and community supporters of the sanctuary, including a representative of the office of California Senator Joel Anderson were in attendance. Representatives of GFAS present for the ceremony included Adam Roberts, President; Dr. Kim Haddad, Treasurer; and Kellie Heckman, Executive Director. “The scope…
Safe Haven Equine Rescue and Retirement Home of Texas is Accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
October 23, 2015 (Gilmer, Texas) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to Safe Haven Equine Rescue and Retirement Home as of October 20, 2015. Accreditation signifies that Safe Haven Equine Rescue meets GFAS’s rigorous and peer-reviewed equine and farm animal care standards which are confirmed by a comprehensive site visit. Accreditation also signifies adherence to standards addressing the sustainability of the organization, ethical…
Vervet Monkey Foundation Is First in Africa to Receive Accreditation From Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
(Washington DC) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries –the only globally recognized organization providing standards to identify legitimate animal sanctuaries and wildlife rescue centers – has awarded accredited status to the Vervet Monkey Foundation, located in Tzaneen, South Africa, as of October 2, 2015. As confirmed through an onsite visit by GFAS, this accreditation signifies that the Vervet Monkey Foundation meets the Federation’s rigorous, peer-reviewed standards that define a true sanctuary providing humane and responsible care of animals, as…