Location: Shelton, Washington, United States; serving Mason County
Category: Dog Shelters
Organization type: All-Volunteer Dog Shelter · 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Focus: Care and adoption for unwanted, abandoned, and abused dogs.

Adopt-A-Pet of Shelton provides shelter and care for dogs in need while working to place them in safe, permanent homes. Volunteers support its animal care and adoption services.

Adoption visits: The shelter operates by appointment only. Prospective adopters should submit an online application before arranging a meeting.

Ways to help: Adoption fees, donations, grants, fundraising, and estate gifts support its work.

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Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Category: Cat Shelters
Organization type: Volunteer-Led Cat Rescue & Cage-Free Shelter
Focus: Rescue and adoption for at-risk cats, including those with medical or behavioral needs.

Almost Home Cat Rescue MKE provides a free-roam environment designed to reduce stress while cats receive medical care, behavioral support, and preparation for adoption.

Community support: Its Community Pet Pantry provides available food and supplies to pet owners experiencing financial hardship. Almost Home Cat Rescue MKE

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Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Category: Dog & Cat Shelters
Organization type: Intake-Based Shelter & Veterinary Care Organization
Focus: Adoption, medical rehabilitation, affordable veterinary care, and pet overpopulation prevention.

Animal Care Sanctuary partners with overcrowded shelters across the United States and internationally to transfer animals into its care. It provides veterinary treatment for routine and complex medical needs, alongside canine and feline behavior support to prepare animals for adoption.

Community services: Programs include low-cost or no-cost veterinary care, spay/neuter, vaccinations, pet food assistance, and Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) support for free-roaming cats.

Education and advocacy: The organization offers classroom humane education and a pre-veterinary college internship focused on shelter medicine. It also advocates against animal cruelty and supports stronger animal protection laws.

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Location: Huntley, Illinois, United States
Category: Dog & Cat Shelters
Organization type: 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · No-Kill Shelter
Focus: Rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption for dogs and cats of all breeds affected by abuse, neglect, abandonment, or changing owner circumstances.

Animal House Shelter takes in homeless pets, including animals scheduled for euthanasia at other shelters. It provides care and rehabilitation before matching animals with suitable foster or permanent adoptive homes.

Foster support: Foster families help animals socialize and adjust to home life while preparing for adoption.

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Location: Charlotte County, Florida, United States
Category: Dog Rescues · Cat Rescues
Organization type: Intake-Based Animal Shelter & Humane Society
Focus: Shelter and adoption for homeless dogs and cats, medical rehabilitation, and matching pets with suitable adopters.

The Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County provides shelter, food, enrichment, and daily care for homeless animals. Its services include veterinary treatment, recovery support, and behavioral care.

Adoption matching: The organization considers each animal’s personality and prospective adopters’ lifestyles to support lasting placements.

Medical support: A dedicated medical care fund helps provide treatment for animals with urgent needs.

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Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Category: Dog Rescues · Cat Rescues
Organization type: County-Run Public Animal Shelter
Focus: Community animal care, sheltering and adoption, public safety, and equitable access to animal services.

Broward County Animal Care operates a public shelter providing intake, care, and adoption services. It offers animal services and community education to support responsible pet ownership and public safety.

Adoption access: Pet adoptions are open to the public seven days a week.

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Location: Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States; serving Coahoma County and surrounding areas
Category: Dog & Cat Shelters
Organization type: Intake-Based Animal Shelter · No-Kill
Focus: Dog and cat sheltering and adoption, affordable veterinary access, and support to help families keep their pets.

CARES Clarksdale provides climate-controlled housing, enrichment, and rehabilitation for dogs and cats. Behavioral support includes the involvement of a shelter-certified animal behaviorist.

Community services: Its Community Pet Food Pantry distributes food twice monthly. Through Healthy Paws Clarksdale, the organization offers affordable veterinary access and spay/neuter services.

Education and collaboration: CARES develops educational and outreach programs and works with regional shelters to improve animal welfare.

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Location: Palm Coast, Florida, United States
Category: Dog & Cat Shelters
Organization type: Intake-Based Humane Society
Focus: Sheltering, care, and adoption for stray, abandoned, surrendered, and court-case animals from Flagler County.

Flagler Humane Society receives animals through animal control and community surrender. It provides shelter, medical care, and rehabilitation while helping dogs and cats find adoptive homes.

Community services: The organization works with local municipalities through animal services contracts and offers education on responsible pet ownership and community safety.

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Location: Aldie, Virginia, United States
Category: Dog & Cat Shelters
Organization type: Animal Shelter & Rescue · No-Kill
Focus: Rescue, rehabilitation, adoption, and long-term care for homeless, abused, and abandoned dogs and cats.

FOHA provides food, shelter, medical care, rehabilitation, and enrichment while helping animals find permanent homes. Long-term resident dogs receive care in individual, home-style kennel environments.

Lifetime commitment: Adoption contracts include a lifetime return policy. Its no-kill policy permits euthanasia only in cases of unmanageable suffering.

Community advocacy: The organization works with community partners and advocates against euthanasia of adoptable companion animals.

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Location: Illinois, United States
Category: Dog & Cat Shelters
Organization type: 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · No-Kill Shelter
Focus: Sheltering, humane care, and adoption for homeless and unwanted dogs and cats.

Granite City Humane Society rescues and cares for dogs and cats, providing ongoing protection for healthy, adoptable animals while helping them find permanent homes.

Community support: The organization advocates for homeless animals and operates through donations without government funding.

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Location: Rancho Santa Fe, California, United States
Category: Dog Rescues · Cat Rescues
Organization type: Intake-Based Animal Center · No-Kill
Focus: Care and adoption for homeless animals, humane education, and programs supporting the human–animal bond.

Helen Woodward Animal Center operates a no-kill animal care and adoption center, helping homeless animals find permanent homes.

Education and community programs: The center offers animal-assisted therapy, educational programs, and humane services benefiting animals and people. Its work also includes global advocacy for the human–animal bond.

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Location: Canton, Illinois, United States
Category: Dog & Cat Shelters
Organization type: Open-Intake Animal Shelter
Focus: Companion animal sheltering, adoption, reunification, and intake through animal control and owner surrender.

The Humane Society of Fulton County accepts companion animals regardless of age, health, or adoptability. It provides shelter, medical care, and adoption services, and houses Fulton County Animal Control on-site.

Community education: The organization promotes humane animal care, overpopulation prevention, and awareness of animal cruelty.

Address: 22988 IL-9, Canton, IL 61520
Shelter phone: (309) 647-5077

Related animal control contacts:
Fulton County Sheriff’s Office: (309) 547-2277
Canton Police Department: (309) 647-5131

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Location: Dayton, Ohio, United States
Category: Multi-Species Animal Shelters
Organization type: Intake-Based Humane Society · No-Kill
Focus: Care and adoption for companion and farm animals, cruelty and neglect investigations, and community animal welfare.

The Humane Society of Greater Dayton operates a shelter and adoption programs serving dogs, cats, rabbits, farm animals, birds, exotic animals, and other small animals.

Animal protection: Sworn humane agents investigate animal cruelty and neglect.

Community support: Donations fund its animal welfare services and programs supporting animals and people.

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Location: Imperial County, California, United States
Category: Dog Rescues · Cat Rescues
Organization type: Intake-Based Humane Society · No-Kill
Focus: Care and adoption for homeless dogs and cats, affordable veterinary services, and community animal welfare.

The Humane Society of Imperial County provides intake, care, and adoption services for homeless dogs and cats. It treats sick and injured animals and provides preventive care, including vaccinations, deworming, and flea and tick prevention. Its stated commitment is to avoid euthanizing adoptable animals because of time or space limitations.

Community support: The organization offers public low-cost spay/neuter programs, humane education, and community outreach. It also works with rescues outside Imperial County to transfer animals and expand placement opportunities.

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Location: Bradenton, Florida, United States
Category: Dog & Cat Shelters
Organization type: Intake-Based Humane Society · No-Kill
Focus: Dog and cat sheltering, rehabilitation, and adoption, alongside affordable veterinary services and support to help pets remain with their families.

The Humane Society of Manatee County operates a no-kill adoption center and provides medical and behavioral rehabilitation for animals in need.

Veterinary services: Its public veterinary clinic offers low-to-moderate cost care, preventive services, and a high-volume spay/neuter program.

Community support: The organization provides pet food assistance and emergency referrals, manages Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs for community cats, and promotes responsible animal care through education and advocacy.

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Location: Naples, Collier County, Florida, United States
Category: Dog & Cat Shelters
Organization type: Private Animal Shelter & Humane Society
Focus: Sheltering and adoption for dogs and cats, affordable veterinary care, and support to help pets remain with their families.

Humane Society Naples provides safe, temporary care for homeless and at-risk dogs and cats while helping them find permanent adoptive homes. It partners with local agencies and neighboring shelters to improve animal welfare across Southwest Florida.

Veterinary services: Affordable care is available through the Yawney Family Veterinary Clinic and the Patty & Jay Baker Mobile Veterinary Clinic.

Community support: Services include crisis boarding, pet food assistance, training, and community resources for pet owners facing difficulties.

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Location: Greater New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Category: Dog & Cat Shelters
Organization type: Animal Shelter & Welfare Organization · 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Focus: Companion animal sheltering, adoption, affordable veterinary care, and humane education.

Louisiana SPCA provides care and adoption services for homeless dogs and cats. Its foster program helps animals grow, recover, and prepare for adoptive homes.

Community services: The organization offers affordable veterinary care, spay/neuter services, pet training, and educational programs. Its Humane Law & Rescue team supports animal safety and enforces animal laws in Orleans Parish.

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Location: Lynchburg, Virginia, United States
Category: Dog & Cat Shelters
Organization type: Intake-Based Humane Society · No-Kill Public Shelter
Focus: Care and adoption for lost and homeless pets, at-risk animal transfers, and community spay/neuter support.

Lynchburg Humane Society accepts lost pets, owner surrenders, and animal control intakes. It also takes in animals at risk of euthanasia from other shelters, provides rehabilitation for abused and neglected animals, and helps healthy and treatable pets find adoptive homes.

Community services: The organization operates a regional spay/neuter clinic and offers education, resources, and support programs for pet owners.

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Location: Kentwood, St. Helena Parish, Louisiana, United States
Category: Dog Shelters
Organization type: 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · No-Kill Shelter
Focus: Shelter, care, and adoption for abandoned and surrendered dogs from the community.

Moses House provides dogs with safety and daily care while helping them find adoptive homes.

Future plans: The organization is fundraising to build a new permanent shelter facility.

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Location: Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Category: Dog & Cat Shelters
Organization type: Intake-Based Animal Shelter
Focus: Care and adoption for homeless and at-risk dogs and cats, alongside humane education and spay/neuter awareness.

Nashville Humane Association provides shelter and adoption services for animals in need, including those rescued from neglect, abuse, puppy mills, and disaster situations.

Community involvement: Foster and volunteer programs support animal care and placement. The organization also promotes responsible pet ownership and humane treatment through education.

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Location: Lebanon, Tennessee, United States
Category: Dog & Cat Shelters
Organization type: Companion Animal Rescue & Shelter
Focus: Shelter and adoption for dogs and cats, affordable spay/neuter access, and support to help families keep their pets.

New Leash on Life cares for surrendered animals and accepts animals from surrounding shelters and rescues as space allows. Its adoption program helps pets find permanent homes.

Community support: The organization offers low-cost spay/neuter programs, distributes pet food to families in crisis, and provides education on responsible pet ownership and preventing overpopulation.

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Location: Sanford, Florida, United States
Category: Dog & Cat Shelters
Organization type: Intake-Based Shelter · No-Kill
Focus: Care, rehabilitation, and adoption for dogs and cats in need of permanent homes.

Pet Rescue by Judy takes in dogs and cats and provides veterinary care, rehabilitation, and spay/neuter services. Its adoption program helps animals find permanent homes.

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Location: West Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Category: Dog & Cat Shelters
Organization type: Nonprofit Animal Shelter & Rescue · No-Kill
Focus: Rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption for homeless dogs and cats, alongside affordable veterinary care and spay/neuter services.

PETSinc provides medical, nutritional, and behavioral support to prepare dogs and cats for permanent homes. Its adoption team considers each animal’s needs and prospective adopters’ lifestyles when making matches.

Community services: A low-cost, full-service veterinary clinic offers preventive care, surgery, and spay/neuter. Education and outreach address pet overpopulation and responsible animal care.

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Location: Plant City, Florida, United States; serving Polk and Hillsborough counties
Category: Dog Rescues · Cat Rescues
Organization type: Intake-Based Shelter
Focus: Rescue of at-risk shelter dogs and cats, lasting adoption matches, and Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) for community cats.

Raining Cats and Dogs Shelter partners with local municipal shelters to rescue at-risk animals and provides temporary and permanent shelter. Its care includes veterinary treatment, vaccinations, spay/neuter surgery, and behavioral assessment.

Adoption visits: Meet-and-greets are available by appointment only to help match animals with suitable adoptive homes.

Community cat support: The shelter supports TNVR efforts to humanely manage and reduce community cat populations.

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Location: San Diego County, California, United States
Category: Dog Rescues · Cat Rescues
Organization type: Open-Admission Humane Society
Focus: Sheltering and care for homeless and at-risk animals, veterinary treatment, rehabilitation, and community animal welfare.

San Diego Humane Society provides animal intake, care, and adoption services across multiple campuses. Its work includes veterinary treatment, rehabilitation, and spay/neuter programs.

Community support: The organization offers education and humane initiatives that promote responsible animal care and support animal welfare throughout the community.

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Location: Piedmont Triad, North Carolina, United States
Category: Dog & Cat Shelters
Organization type: Limited-Admission Shelter · No-Kill
Focus: Rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption for homeless dogs and cats, with foster care and community pet support.

SPCA of the Triad provides veterinary care, including spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, and treatment for illness or injury. Its foster programs support animals with medical or behavioral needs and those at high risk.

Adoption support: Adopters can access behavioral guidance and training resources after placement.

Community services: The organization offers low-cost rabies vaccination clinics, a pet food pantry, and humane education. Volunteers, adoption events, and partnerships with human service organizations support its work to help animals and their families.

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Location: Lake County, Florida, United States
Category: Dog & Cat Shelters
Organization type: 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · No-Kill Shelter
Focus: Care, rehabilitation, and adoption for abused, abandoned, and neglected pets, including pregnant animals and those with complex medical needs.

The Animal League provides shelter and care for animals in need, including pets rescued from euthanasia lists. Veterinary services include wellness exams, vaccinations, preventive care, microchipping, spay/neuter surgery, and treatment for illnesses and injuries.

Specialized facilities: The New Hope Intake Center provides quarantine and assessment, while the Loos Recovery Center supports medical treatment and recovery.

Community support: The organization promotes responsible pet ownership and spay/neuter through public education. Volunteers support its adoption center and thrift shop, helping sustain its animal care and placement work.

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Location: York County, Pennsylvania, United States
Category: Animal Shelters
Organization type: Intake-Based Animal Shelter & Humane Society
Focus: Care and adoption for homeless and at-risk animals, humane education, and community collaboration.

York County SPCA provides shelter and care for animals in need while helping them find permanent adoptive homes. Its animal welfare programs emphasize compassionate care, integrity, and transparent operations.

Community outreach: The organization offers humane education and works with the community to support animal welfare.

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