Behavior & Training

The primary mission of The Grace Foundation (TGF) is to provide critical care and rehabilitation for abused and neglected horses and utilize the rescued horses for equine assisted learning and therapeutic programs for youth and children. TGF also rescues and re-homes many livestock animals that would sell for meat or left for dead — including goats, sheep, cows, and pigs. However, we absolutely cannot turn our heads away from the increasing needs of small animals such as cats and dogs. The Grace Foundation has rescued more than 350 livestock and small animals to-date in 2011. With a 99.5% success rate, we have rescued, rehabilitated, and placed more than 115 dogs and 80 cats that otherwise would be euthanized due to surrounding area shelters facing excessive demand, reduced budgets, and limited medical care options.

PAWS Rescue Group is an incorporated, non-profit 501c3 rescue organization dedicated to rescuing homeless and abandoned animals, primarily dogs from high-kill shelters and owners who can no longer care for them. By working with committed volunteers, foster homes, local veterinarians, trainers, and boarding facilities, we are able to rescue hundreds of animals every year, provide them with loving temporary care, and find them well-matched, carefully screened forever homes. We also serve as a resource to our community and all pet owners by providing education and information on responsible pet ownership, including the importance of spay/neuter, positive behavior training, and good nutrition. PAWS Rescue Group is committed to be a NO-KILL rescue organization despite any challenges that may arise in health or behavior. Many of our fosters are experienced in dog training and rehabilitation and all of our volunteers are committed to giving our rescue dogs and puppies lots of love to restore their faith in human beings. At this time PAWS Rescue Group Inc. is established in the states of Virginia and Florida.

Private volunteer group under contract to City and County to run the shelter, we are trying to reduce the number of animals euthanized in our county and find good homes for as many as possible.

SPCA of Southwest Michigan (SPCA) is a volunteer led and operated organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and responsible adoption of homeless pets. SPCA provides its rescued animals with veterinary care, vaccinations and spay/neuter surgery, as well as socialization and rehabilitation within our foster home system and at our shelter. To date, SPCA of Southwest Michigan has rescued and adopted out more than 9,000 dogs, puppies, cats and kittens since its inception in 2002. The organization rescues abandoned pets that might otherwise be euthanized in pound facilities. The SPCA of Southwest Michigan is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit animal welfare organization that operates solely on private donations and service fees charged upon adoption. The Rescue and Adoption Center is located at 6955 West KL Avenue, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009.

Richardson Rescue, located in York, SC, is a non-profit animal adoption agency dedicated to preserving the sanctity of animal life. While trying to find a forever home for every pet that comes to us, we strive to give owners a better education on pet care, prevent pet neglect/abuse and provide a low cost spay/neuter program for those that can't afford it. Richardson Animal Rescue is a 501C3, non profit, publicly funded rescue.

We have operated a dog boarding and training facliity for 15 yrs. My late husband was a veterinarian and our lifelong goal was to have a full-service facility. A one-stop shop to find a great companion and then take great care of it throughout its life with you. My husband passed away four years ago, but one year ago, I started our official rescue program. We had been rescuing dogs for 15 yrs, but fully supported it ourselves. We set the rescue up as a non-profit corporation a year ago so that we can get support in saving more dogs as part of our lifelong dream to unite loving owners with amazing dogs in need of homes.

No cost training for shelter and rescue animals. NO cost housing for animals belonging to victims of abuse. No cost housing and training for behaviorally challenged dogs. (we take any dog from any kill list or for any reason where the animal cannot stay in the home or is in danger of being destroyed) Any dogs from seniors who have passed are taken in and provided with care and adoption possibilities. We provide sweaters and coats to homeless and their dogs in winter weather.

Tinker's Dream is a 501C3 that was created as a "pay it forward" program to celebrate her impact on her owner's life. Tinker went from being a rescue dog to a working service dog allowing her partner to return to work full time. While our focus is on rescuing Newfoundland & Newfoundland mixes to train as therapy & service dogs we also partner with other working breed rescues for educational programs.. We are seeking foster homes as well as forever homes for these special animals. We will be offering programs to help veterans & others with disabilities to train their own service dogs

Triple Acres Horse Rescue, Inc is a non-profit organization dedicated to the compassionate care of equines. Our mission is to save, protect, and rehabilitate horses in need, as well as provide support to existing and potential owners. We will also provide educational and volunteer opportunities for individuals and organizations in our community. We rescue abused, neglected, or abandoned equines; provide them with care, rehabilitation and training; and finally find them a compatible, loving home. We believe that education is the long-term solution to improving the lives of horses and the relationship between them and their owners.