Animal Charities

Not to hurt our humble brethren (the animals) is our first duty to them, but to stop there is not enough. We have a higher mission: to be of service to them whenever they require it.

St Francis of Assisi
1181-1226

Animals charities come in all sizes from the very large to the small & local sanctuary, and they may...

care for just one species e.g. Cats Protection
may provide rescue care for any pets or wildlife, such as the Wildlife Rescue & Ambulance Service in Sussex
represent & campaign for a particular group of animals & their interests, such as Compassion for World Farming
provide very specialist support to animals charities, such as Snip International
help care for animals who've served us well and are now redundant (such as racehorse rehabilitation)
focus on a particular issue or a range of particular issues
may come together to tackle something they feel particularly strongly about, such as the welfare of captive animals in zoos
work with charities in other countries
look to fulflil a particular project, such as getting fencing put up in Africa (that's Rhino Ark) to protect the animals inside
do any or all of these things - and more
offer solutions to problems, such as the Cinnamon Trust in Cornwall which finds residential homse wto take residents & their pets, and has a register of volunteers who will help the elderly & terminally ill only with pet care

There are many opportunities to get involved, either by working for animals charities in paid employment or by volunteering for animals charities, on a regular basis or now and again.

Animal charities worldwide

Animal Human Wellbeing is gradually building up a list of animal charities - if a charity for your favourite animal isn't listed anywhere, please contact us!

The web sites listed have a lot of information, which may include:

How you can help, e.g. making a donation, adopting an animal, fostering, sponsoring, volunteering your time and skills, fund-raising, leaving a legacy
Events taking place
information about the animals they are involved with, possibly including
fact sheets on caring for them
Info about the charities themselves
Useful links, including those they have abroad and sometimes work they are doing in other countries
Research
Some have special sections for children and teachers

Please note that Animal Human Wellbeing is not responsible for the content of these sites.