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Florida Non-Profit Animal Rescues List

Pets in Distress of South Florida

Our mission is to enlist more volunteers in order to provide foster homes for our rescued animals.

Cats, Dogs

Broward

No Paw Left Behind of the United States

No Paw Left Behind is a 501(c)3 non-profit emergency pet rescue and foster home network. We are an all volunteer run, foster-home based organization.

Dogs

Broward

Care Cat Crusade Adoption and Rescue Endeavor

Cat Crusade Adopts and Rescues cats and other animals. We are a 501C3 not for profit.no kill rescue.�

Cats

Broward

1 Lucky Dog Rescue

The mission of 1 Lucky Dog Rescue, Inc. is to provide the best possible animal welfare services with compassion, reliability, and consideration.

Cats, Dogs

Broward

P&J Animal Aide

To help, educate and reduce pet overpopulation, particularly by rehoming homeless, abandoned, abused and surrendered dogs and promoting spay/neuter.

Dogs

Broward

Rescue Paws 4 Furry Hearts

Our mission is to rescue abandoned, neglected, at-risk dogs from our local shelters/streets and love them back to health. We strive to find forever loving homes for the dogs we save and ensure they receive the love and care they deserve.

Dogs

Broward

Happy Whiskers Animal Coalition

Our mission is to reduce pet homelessness and suffering through spay and neuter programs, Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), and community education.

Cats, Dogs

Broward

Ruff Rescue Transport

Helping rescue organizations go the extra mile by safely delivering animals and supplies with care and compassion.

Dogs

Broward

Luv-A-Bull All Breed Rescue

To prevent abuse and neglect and rescue dogs that have no other chance, including abused, neglected and seriously ill dogs, provide medical care and find them loving homes.

Dogs

Broward

407-861-6085

Whisker Town Cats

Our mission is to reduce the number of cats entering local shelters, living on the streets and reproducing. We are active in full-circle TNR and adoption efforts.

Cats

Osceola

352.373.5855

Humane Society of North Centra (ACHS)

The Humane Society of North Central Florida is a no-kill, 501(c)(3) shelter whose mission is to eliminate the needless euthanasia of healthy and treatable pets in North Central Florida. By bringing together several long-standing local rescue organizations, HSNCFL streamlines resources to give homeless animals a genuine second chance. Our vision is to build a sustainable, no-kill community by advocating for pets and owners, promoting lifetime matches, and supporting spay/neuter through outreach and education. We save lives through programs like adoption, foster care, low-cost veterinary services, and community support initiatives that directly fund our work.

Cats, Dogs, Small Mammals, Rabbits

Alachua

386-462-1001

Retirement Home For Horses

We provide lifetime care to elderly horses seized by law enforcement agencies, rescued by the SPCA or humane societies, as well as horses retired from government service such as police patrol or state and federal parks.

Horses

Alachua

352-505-0019

Animals Helping Humans and Humans Helping Animals Ahhhha

A home and animal shelter combined environment, which provides structure and certification training in an animal related field. This in turn provides excellent socialization for the animal participants making adoptability more successful. Helping children aging out of foster care, with the incredible power of animal therapy and much needed career training. A humane animal shelter designed with immense socialization and optimal behavior in mind, for all our adoptables. A combo non-profit that combines two gravely needed entities, which when combined help both population to thrive.

Cats, Dogs

Alachua

(352) 371-4400

Florida Wild Life Care

Most of FWC's activity centers around our 24-hour Helpline and the rehabilitation of native wildlife. The Helpline is vital to giving people timely advice about wildlife problems. Since the best place for wild animals is in the wild, we use the Helpline to establish the best course of action and to determine whether or not intervention is necessary. In the last three years, calls to the FWC Helpline have steadily increased. This past year, FWC has received in excess of 7000 calls from across Florida, and we expect that number to grow. Most of the time, people want help for animals hit by cars, injured by pets, or strayed or fallen from their homes. Similarly, many people seek information on damage control, health risks, safety, and agency referrals where specific animals are concerned. Though we do not have the staffing to do animal transport, we will, in exceptional cases, provide rescue and transport services.

Wildlife

Alachua

(352) 505-3056

Service Dogs for Patriots

To instill within veterans battling PTSD a sense of independence, confidence, and freedom through training their own service dog.

Dogs

Alachua

Florida Chinese Shar Pei Rescue

Our mission is to provide a safe-haven for Shar-Pei in need, ultimately, finding them a stable and loving home to live out happy lives. We work with local shelters and humane societies to rescue Shar-Pei that in are in these facilities and will also work with individuals that, for whatever reason, can no longer care for their Shar-Pei. Our goal is to save Shar-Pei from euthanasia for unnecessary reasons such as shelter over-crowding.

Dogs

Alachua

Swampland Husky Rescue

Swampland Husky Rescue is a dedicated team of volunteers who will go to the ends of the earth to save a Husky in need. We devote every waking moment to help spare the lives hanging by a thread in a shelter, pulling dogs from bad situations, rehabilitating, training and loving these dogs so they understand what life should be like.

Dogs

Alachua

Putnam Paws

We believe animals deserve health, safety, and care, and that pet families deserve practical support when they are trying to do the right thing. Putnam PAWS is building programs that help keep pets fed, reduce unwanted litters, connect animals with care, and strengthen animal welfare in our community.

Dogs, Cats

Alachua

K and C Pet Rescue and Adoption Society

K&C Pet Rescue and Adoption Society is the oldest non-profit no-kill shelter in Northeast Florida.

Cats, Dogs

Baker

(850) 481-5324

Castaway Cats and Dogs

Founded by a group of vet techs at Operation Spay Bay, the Castaway team focuses on companion animals whom are at risk for euthanasia by pulling from shelters, rescuing those who have been abandoned and supporting TNR assistance for community cats.�

Cats, Dogs

Bay

(850)296-9321

CENTRAL PURR?

Central Purr is a nonprofit PCB Cat cafe that supports local rescues to help cats in need find their forever home!

Cats

Bay

Humane Society of Bay County

We believe that through humane education and responsible pet ownership, we will one day end the needless destruction of companion animals in our community, and we envision a world where every companion animal has a safe and loving home.

Cats, Dogs

Bay

Becky's Furry Friends

The organization is dedicated to supporting the welfare of animals in the community. I have dedicated the past ten years of my life saving abandoned animals throughout Bay County, FL. Most are fostered in my own home and a few are with the small network of friends that occasionally help out when they can! Money for vetting and food comes out of my pocket or my foster's unless we are able to raise funds through fundraisers. We require home checks, vet references and adoption agreements with all our adoptable animals. Please share this page and help our rescued babies get into great homes! Thank you for your continued support!!

Cats, Dogs

Bay

(321) 636-3343

Brevard Humane Society

The Brevard Humane Society provides animal welfare shelters and programs that foster a humane ethic towards all animals. We also strive to deepen the community�s commitment to spaying and neutering, as well as the adoption of homeless companion animals. We believe this to be essential to achieving our purpose of humane care and treatment of all animals, and to succeed in becoming a �no kill� community.

Cats, Dogs

Brevard

(321) 389-9475

Space Coast Frenchie Rescue

Space Coast Frenchie Rescue is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming Bulldogs and other at-risk breeds in the Space Coast region and beyond. Our volunteer team works tirelessly to give every dog the medical care, emotional support, and second chance they deserve.

Dogs

Brevard

(866) 281-8209

Coastal Boxer Rescue of FL

Coastal Boxer Rescue of Florida, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit rescue organization dedicated to the successful rehoming of boxers that have been abandoned, neglected or surrendered by their owner. Our organization is made up of dedicated volunteers who donate their time, efforts and hearts to helping dogs in need and in return receive the gift of unconditional love, boxer kisses, wagging nubs and comfort in knowing they helped a dog in need!

Dogs

Brevard

Five Friends Animal Rescue

We are a foster-based organization of volunteers dedicated to rescuing homeless small breed dogs and cats from overcrowded shelters, strays, and owner surrenders.

Cats, Dogs

Brevard

DAPHNE CATS

Daphne Cats' Mission is to Support Community Cat spays and neuters in Brevard county.

Cats

Brevard

(321) 614-1881

Adonis Acres

Our mission is to rescue horses trapped in the slaughter pipeline along with rescuing horses

Horses

Brevard

(321) 459-2652

Coastal Poodle Rescue

Coastal Poodle Rescue rehabilitates unwanted, abused and abandoned poodles, and then places them in loving and responsible homes to live out their lives as cherished family members.

Dogs

Brevard

(321) 360-8320

Ford Animal Rescue Mission

Ford Animal Rescue Mission (F.A.R.M.) is an animal shelter dedicated to rescuing domestic, livestock, and wildlife animals in the east-central Florida area. Our purpose is for charitable and education to promote the advancement and interaction of children with rescue animals. We help a wide range of animals such as:

Cats, Dogs, Horses, Wildlife

Brevard

(321) 795-1900

Friends of Freddy

The mission of Friends of Freddy is to rescue and help Brevard County shelter dogs, help local families re-home or keep their dogs, help with spays and neuter, vetting and food if needed.

Cats, Dogs

Brevard

321-543-2924

Hidden Acres Rescue for Thoroughbreds

Hidden Acres Rescue for Thoroughbreds (HART) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization founded to promote the physical and emotional healing and well-being of thoroughbreds that are retiring from the racetrack.

Horses

Brevard

321.615.0229

Wild and Whiskered Rescue Incorporated

Providing shelter, sanctuary, and care for ferrets in need. Donations support our mission. This is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, all donations are tax deductible

Ferrets

Brevard

Brevard Alliance Rescuing K9S (BARK)

Cats, Dogs

Brevard

Wonder Dog Rescue

We are a 501(c)3 non-profit animal rescue organization providing permanent sanctuary to unwanted, abused, and/or neglected animals of all kinds.

Dogs

Brevard

321-626-9396

Will's Way Animal Sanctuary

Will's Way Animal Sanctuary operates out of Happiness Horse Farm and is a safe haven for not just horses, but farm animals in need of a loving forever home. The sanctuary and farm operate as a learning farm. A place where community members and local students can come to learn about proper animal care and enjoy a piece of old Florida...a nature sanctuary safe from the fast paced development that is taking over so much native habitat in our state.

Horses, Farm Animals

Brevard

321-626-9396

Happiness Horse Farm

The farm offers horse boarding and in addition is home to the 501c3 non profit Will's Way Animal Sanctuary, a sanctuary for farm animals in need of loving forever homes. Happiness Horse Farm also serves as a learning farm for members of the community and offers birthday parties, painting with ponies, gem mining, field trips and private tours.

Horses

Brevard

(321) 406-1772

Royal Rescue and Wildlife Sanctuary

Rescue of cats and kittens, adoption placement, as well as maintain and sustain a safe wildlife sanctuary for birds and animals native to Florida.

Cats

Brevard

(407) 719-1219

Mid Florida Sheltie Rescue

The Mid Florida Sheltie Rescue was founded by Barbara Davis and consists of a small group of volunteers who assist in the rehabilitation, fostering and placement of homeless Shetland Sheepdogs.

Dogs

Brevard

(503) 329-1881

Beyond the Fight Initiative

Dogs

Brevard

Langes Relic K9 Rescue

Dogs

Brevard

(321) 999-0195

Us Pet Alliance

Cats, Dogs

Brevard

954-989-3977

Humane Society of Broward County

Cats, Dogs

Broward


(954) 745-0801

Purrr

We believe that finding the right feline companion is a special journey, and we're here to guide you every step of the way. Whether you're seeking a playful and energetic kitten, a calm and cuddly adult cat, or a wise and gentle senior, our diverse selection of feline friends ensures there's a perfect match for every home.

Cats

Broward

954-975-8349

Cats Exclusive

Cats

Broward

(954) 728-9010

Abandoned Pet Rescue

Cats, Dogs

Broward

(754) 200-1738

Good Karma Pet Rescue

Cats, Dogs

Broward

754-223-5378

Animal Aid

Cats, Dogs

Broward

(954) 492-0168

Florida Research Institute for Equine Nurturing Development and Safety (FRIENDS)

Our mission and vision is to continue to provide a permanent safe haven for all horses that we rescue. F.R.I.E.N.D.S. does not buy, sell, trade or give away horses. Instead, we offer them a lifetime of sanctuary so they will never need help again. We rescue all asymptomatic carriers of Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) within the state of Florida. We also accept any horse in immediate need of assistance in Broward County and our surrounding areas. Our priority is to prevent the needless destruction of horses.

Horses

Broward

Dachshund Rescue South Florida

Dachshund Rescue South Florida�s mission is to rescue and heal dachshunds and dachshund mixes in both body and soul, regardless of age, condition, or illness from the streets, owner surrenders or shelters and to ensure that they will know love and safety for the rest of their lives through placement in thoroughly screened forever homes.

Dogs

Broward

(305) 707-0737

Redland Rock Pit Abandoned Dogs Project

Redland Rock Pit Abandoned Dogs Project, Inc. was formed with the premise and intent of getting abandoned dogs removed from abandonment, adopted and into rescues, keeping them fed, watered, and not forgotten, and immediately removing the most vulnerable from abandonment to prevent them from meeting a tragic demise.

Dogs

Broward

CARE LOVE GIVE; Wonder Paws Rescue

Wonder Paws Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue that was founded with the purpose of helping families with animals in crisis, and animals in need of rescue.

Cats, Dogs

Broward

(833) 239-6639

Beyond Nine Cat Rescue

Beyond Nine Cat Rescue 501(3)(c) is an all-volunteer, no-kill animal rescue for cats. We are a diverse group of like-minded people giving all cats the opportunity to live safe, healthy and happy lives.

Cats

Broward

Whiskers Rescue Of Florida

We are dedicated to rescuing stray and abandoned animals; providing food, shelter and veterinary care; practicing trap-neuter-return (TNR) and finding homes for homeless pets in Manatee County, Florida.

Cats

Manatee

833-297-3647

Blue Waters Dog Rescue

In operation since 2015, the organization is centered on the rescue and rehabilitation of abandoned and surrendered dogs from the South Florida geographic area. South Florida in particular has seen a drastic need for further dog rescue organizations as this area has seen an unprecedented increase in the demand for animal rescues that far outweighs the area�s current capacity.

Dogs

Broward

(954) 205-0398

Last Chance Rescue

We focus on making the maximum positive effect. Our members and volunteers provide the momentum we need. Using community driven models, we take actions that make a long-lasting difference.

Cats

Broward

Angelico Cat Rescue

To refresh the world on the importance of caring for our animals. Inspire moments of optimism and happiness when animals are rescued and cared for and insuring they have a safe and happy life. We wish to create value and make a difference. To rescue abandoned, abused and injured animals whether they are large or small; rehabilitate them, have them vaccinated, spayed or neutered; and find them loving adoptive homes.

Cats

Broward

Bullies N Beyond

Our mission is to provide dogs with an opportunity to find their forever home by fostering and/or adopting them into loving and permanent homes which will provide them years of happiness. Many of these animals have had a very difficult upbringing, were left behind by their owners, abandoned on the street, sent to the local kill shelter, used for bait dogs, etc. Whatever their past, it is our mission is to help them overcome this and move forward in becoming well balanced loving dogs that will thrive in their surroundings. We will help them along their journey to their forever home.

Dogs

Broward

866-715-9743

Boxer Friends

We focus on the needy Boxer dogs in Broward, Miami-Dade and south Palm Beach counties but are not limited to these areas as resources allow. We rescue Boxers from shelters in south Florida before they are euthanized and help displaced Boxers find new, loving, appropriate and permanent homes. We do not have a shelter and the number of dogs we can help is dependent on the amount of foster homes available to us.

Dogs

Broward

(305) 206-5977

RESCUE PAWS 4 FURRY HEARTS, INC.

Our mission is to rescue abandoned, neglected, at-risk dogs from our local shelters/streets and love them back to health. We strive to find forever loving homes for the dogs we save and ensure they receive the love and care they deserve.

Dogs

Broward

(786) 488-1255

Brookhaven Animal Sanctuary

BARL's mission is to humanely care for shelter animals while contributing to community activities that reduce pet overpopulation, encourage responsible pet ownership, protect public health and safety, and promote the human-animal bond.

Cats, Dogs

Broward

(754) 300-8016

Kit Crew Rescue Incorporated

Kit Crew Rescue is a 501(c)(3) foster-based cat rescue in South Florida, founded in June 2022. From playful kittens to wise seniors, we believe every cat deserves a family who�ll love them endlessly. Our amazing team of fosters and volunteers work around the clock to rescue, care for, and match each cat with the perfect adopter. At Kit Crew Rescue, we're not just about rescue; we�re about creating joyful, lasting connections between people and their new furry family members!

Cats

Broward

(561) 306-6103

Kitty Kat Cay Animal Sanctuary

Cats

Broward

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