TOPIC: ANIMALS & WILDLIFE (45)
Farm Forward
http://www.farmforward.comFarm Forward implements innovative strategies to promote conscientious food choices, reduce farm animal suffering, and advance sustainable agriculture.
Ocean Conservancy
http://www.oceanconservancy.orgOcean Conservancy educates and empowers citizens to take action on behalf of the ocean. From the Arctic to the Gulf of Mexico to the halls of Congress, Ocean Conservancy brings people together to find solutions for our water planet. Informed by science, our work guides policy and engages people in protecting the ocean and its wildlife for future generations.
Defenders of Wildlife
http://www.defenders.orgFor more than six decades, Defenders of Wildlife has been a leading force in the protection of wildlife and wild lands. We employ innovative, science-based approaches to protect imperiled wildlife, advocate for wildlife friendly climate and renewable energy policies and conserve and restore native habitat.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
http://www.fws.govThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is a bureau within the Department of the Interior. Our mission is to work with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people
Greenpeace
http://www.greenpeace.orgGreenpeace exists because this fragile earth deserves a voice. It needs solutions. It needs change. It needs action. Greenpeace is an independent global campaigning organization that acts to change attitudes and behavior, to protect and conserve the environment and to promote peace.
AllPaws
https://www.allpaws.comAllPaws.com presents a fresh and modern approach to pet adoption that combines the latest in technology, functionality and search. AllPaws takes online pet listing in a new and exciting direction by offering an online dating style interface complete with advanced search tools, robust pet profiles, a deep social integration, direct messaging and match alerts via email, along with a host of other user friendly tools and features.
Nature Iraq
http://www.natureiraq.orgNature Iraq is an Iraqi non-governmental organization registered in Iraq, accredited to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Iraq’s first and only Affiliate to Birdlife International, and the only Middle Eastern member of the Waterkeeper Alliance.
Nature Iraq was created to protect, restore, and preserve Iraq’s natural environment and the rich cultural heritage that it nourishes.
Otra Mas
http://www.otramas.netOtra Mas rescues horses from euthanasia, rehabilitates them and gives them a second chance at a new life. Retrained to be therapy horses, these majestic animals participate in therapeutic exercises that help people heal in a way only the powerful bond between a horse and a human can.
The Dog Cafe
http://www.thedogcafela.comThe Dog Cafe’s mission is to revolutionize dog adoption by reinventing the way people connect with rescues who need homes. The Dog Cafe offers a comfortable and fun space for humans and dogs to hang out with each other, away from overcrowded shelters, which can provoke fear and aggression in perfectly adoptable pups. In addition to helping worthy pups find homes, we also offer the opportunity for people unable to have pets of their own to spend quality time with furry friends (and vice versa) without the commitment of adoption.
African Conservation Experience
https://www.conservationafrica.netAfrican Conservation Experience (ACE) organise placements at wildlife conservation projects in southern Africa. Conservation travellers can join the projects for a duration of 2-12 weeks and participate actively in a project of their choice. Projects range in focus from animal care at wildlife rehabilitation centres to wildlife veterinary work, field research, reserve management or marine conservation. ACE have been operating since 1999 and are one of the most experiences specialists for wildlife conservation in Africa. Projects are fully supported and available year round.
Paws and Stripes
http://www.pawsandstripes.org/home.htmlPaws and Stripes™ is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization for wounded veterans of our United States military that works to provide service dogs for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury. The service dogs are obtained only from shelters, and are trained by professionals specializing in service dogs. It is the aim of this organization to provide these dogs and training for no cost to the veteran.
Blue Marine Foundation
http://www.bluemarinefoundation.comBLUE exists to fix the largest solvable problem on the planet - the crisis in the oceans.
Wildlife Conservation Society
http://www.wcs.orgThe Wildlife Conservation Society saves wildlife and wild places worldwide. We do so through science, global conservation, education and the management of the world's largest system of urban wildlife parks, led by the flagship Bronx Zoo. Together these activities change attitudes towards nature and help people imagine wildlife and humans living in harmony. WCS is committed to this mission because it is essential to the integrity of life on Earth.
ASPCA
http://www.aspca.orgFounded in 1866, the ASPCA was the first humane organization in the Western Hemisphere. Our mission, as stated by founder Henry Bergh, is “to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States.” The ASPCA works to rescue animals from abuse, pass humane laws and share resources with shelters nationwide.
Animals
http://animals.comAnimals.com seeks to foster an appreciation for animals and the environment we share, to empower people to live more animals-friendly lives-- whatever they decide that means based on polite and informed discussion-- and to create a socially responsible for-profit business that has a positive impact on the animal world.
