Why do many animal activists support sanctuaries but oppose zoos? Although accredited zoos participate in conservation efforts and breeding programs of endangered animals, they are still in the ...

Elaine West–the founder of Rooterville Animal Sanctuary, a refuge housing rescued farm animals she launched in Melrose, Florida, more than two decades ago—explains the origin of her lifelong love of ...

Can animals help students better manage their own feelings? The leader of one popular Florida field trip destination says yes. The Alaqua Animal Refuge, which stretches across 100 acres in Florida’s ...

Founded by Wendy Taylor after a house fire, the sanctuary has grown from a personal project to a nationally recognized organization. West Place faces challenges including funding limitations and space ...

Angel’s Animal Sanctuary, a nonprofit organization in New Smyrna Beach, provides 11 acres of land to house and care for over 80 animals of several different species. The nonprofit's mission is to help ...

Was there anything more magical than visiting the zoo as a kid? You got to see all the animals (before we realized how small their pens are), and if you were truly lucky, you may have even met some of ...

Two animal sanctuaries will co-host a free event in Athens on May 18 to promote farm animal care. Vincent's Place and Cotton Branch Farm Sanctuary provide homes for rescued farm animals. Vincent's ...

Haley O’Briant and her mother, Tandy Chevalier, operate Cape Fear Critters Animal Rescue and Sanctuary in southeastern North Carolina. They rehabilitate a variety of animals including opossums, ...

From world-renowned conservation hubs to intimate, family-friendly rescues, San Diego's East County and inland region is a ...

Animal rescues and sanctuaries in Sonoma County are at capacity as they are seeing a record number of roosters being dumped or donated. They can't pinpoint an exact cause, but a trend to fight high ...

At Perry County Animal Rescue, the sound of barking and purring fills a facility that may soon fall silent. The nonprofit shelter, which has operated since 2009 without government funding, is facing a ...

As the flames of a massive wildfire in Ocean County spread Tuesday afternoon, volunteers stepped up to evacuate animals — including horses, fainting goats and dogs — while others stayed overnight at ...