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 […]
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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
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
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
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
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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
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When Is an Animal Sanctuary Not a True Sanctuary? By Jordi Casamitjana Jordi Casamitjana, former sanctuary co-director, discusses what is the difference between a genuine true animal sanctuary and a zoo in disguise. Read article here.
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May 23, 2023 (Mission, BC) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to P.E.A.C.E. Farm Sanctuary as of May 17, 2023. Accreditation signifies that P.E.A.C.E. Farm Sanctuary meets GFAS’ rigorous and peer-reviewed animal care standards which are confirmed by
May 19, 2023 (Spencer, NY) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verification status to Second Chance Thoroughbreds, Inc as of May 10, 2023. Second Chance Thoroughbreds achieved GFAS Verification, meeting criteria for providing humane and responsible care to equines. With
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April 11, 2023 (Wilsonville, OR) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to Trillium Creek Training & Rehabilitation Coalition (TCTC) as of December 23, 2022. Trillium Creek first achieved GFAS Verification in 2018, meeting criteria for providing humane and
