Animal Welfare Resource Directory

A curated directory of trusted animal welfare organizations, rescue networks, veterinary associations, foster programs, and publications for rescue coordinators and animal welfare professionals.

Rescue Organizations

  • Best Friends Network Partners — A national coalition of animal welfare organizations working toward no-kill communities across the United States. network.bestfriends.org
  • AKC Rescue Network — The AKC's national network connecting breed-specific rescue organizations with adopters. akc.org
  • Shelter Animals Count — The national database tracking shelter animal statistics and trends across the U.S. shelteranimalscount.org

Humane Societies

  • Humane World for Animals — The Humane Society's global arm working on international animal welfare issues. humaneworld.org
  • American Humane — The nation's first national humane organization, dedicated to ensuring the safety of all animals. americanhumane.org
  • MSPCA-Angell — Massachusetts' leading animal protection organization combining shelter services, veterinary care, and advocacy. mspca.org

Foster Networks

  • HumanePro Foster Programs — Comprehensive resources on foster program design and management from the HSUS. humanepro.org
  • Doobert — Free platform connecting transport coordinators, fosters, and rescue organizations for animal relocation. doobert.com
  • Best Friends Foster — Resources and guides for fostering animals through the Best Friends Animal Society network. bestfriends.org/foster

Veterinary Organizations

  • Association of Shelter Veterinarians — Professional organization setting standards for veterinary care in shelters and rescue organizations. sheltervet.org
  • AVMA — The American Veterinary Medical Association, the authoritative voice of the veterinary profession. avma.org
  • ASPCApro Shelter Medicine — Professional resources on shelter medicine and animal care protocols for rescue organizations. aspcapro.org

Welfare Associations

  • Association for Animal Welfare Advancement — Professional development and standards for animal welfare professionals worldwide. theaawa.org
  • Maddie's Fund — A family foundation committed to ending the killing of dogs and cats in shelters through innovation and grants. maddiesfund.org