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Learn. Support. Take Action. Protect Every Life.Animal Rescue & Advocacy Resources
A grounded space for learning, advocacy, and meaningful action.The Rescue & Advocacy Resource Center is designed to help you slow down, stay informed, and take thoughtful action for animals and the people working to protect them. This space brings together trusted resources, tools, and stories—so advocacy feels accessible, not overwhelming.
❋ Intentional CurationEvery resource shared here is selected with care. From advocacy tools to educational guides, the goal is clarity—so you can explore, learn, and act with confidence.
❋ Collaborative AdvocacyChange happens together. This space highlights the work of rescues, nonprofits, advocates, and digital allies—because progress grows stronger when voices are amplified, not isolated.
❋ Education That EmpowersUnderstanding is the foundation of impact. These resources are here to help you make informed decisions, ask better questions, and engage in advocacy rooted in knowledge and compassion.
❋ Supportive, Human-Centered ActionAdvocacy doesn’t require perfection. It starts where you are. This center is built to support sustainable involvement—whether that means learning, sharing, donating, or simply staying informed.
Emergency & Disaster Relief
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Location: New York City, New York, USA
Website: https://www.nycacc.org
Description: Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) is the city’s only open-admissions shelter, offering compassionate refuge for over 15,000 animals annually across all five boroughs. Since 1995, ACC has been committed to ending animal homelessness and supporting pet owners with vital community resources. Their programs include adoption services, foster care, medical support, and behavior training. With the help of volunteers, local rescue partners, and national organizations, ACC works tirelessly to find loving homes, reunite lost pets with families, and educate the public on responsible pet care. As a leader in emergency animal response in New York City, ACC’s mission is to ensure that every animal is valued and every home has the opportunity to welcome a pet. -
Location: Global
Website: https://greatergood.org/
Description: Greater Good Charities is a global nonprofit mobilizing resources to uplift people, pets, and the planet. With over $750 million invested in impactful initiatives, their work spans emergency aid, shelter support, animal rescue, and environmental protection. Committed to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, their programs drive real change where it’s needed most—responding to crises, restoring hope, and amplifying good across the globe. -
Location: Central San Joaquin Valley, California
Website: HeartOfTheHorse.org
Description: The Heart of the Horse Therapy Ranch provides a hands-on equine experience for medically fragile children and veterans living with service-related injuries or severe PTSD. Dedicated to empowering individuals with severe physical disabilities, the ranch creates a safe and healing space where human and horse connect in profound ways.
Advocacy & Resources
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Location: Global
Website: https://www.petashoppingguide.com/
Description: A one-stop guide to compassionate living. The PETA Shopping Guide features exciting vegan food, cruelty-free beauty, ethical fashion, and specialty products—all from companies that support animal rights through their PETA Business Friends program. Browse a virtual mall built on kindness.
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Location: Global
Webiste: https://www.leapingbunny.org/
Description: Your gold standard for cruelty-free certification. The Leaping Bunny Program helps conscious consumers identify personal care, household, and cosmetic brands that never test on animals. Look for the leaping bunny logo as your trusted guide to ethical purchases.
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Location: Global
Website: https://ethicalelephant.com/
Description: A compassionate lifestyle blog and cruelty-free brand directory. Ethical Elephant offers product guides, ingredient info, and up-to-date cruelty-free brand lists to help you shop ethically with confidence—beauty, skincare, and beyond.
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Location: Global
Website: https://www.crueltyfreekitty.com/
Description: Discover a cleaner, kinder beauty routine. Cruelty-Free Kitty breaks down which brands test on animals and which don’t—offering product swaps, shopping tips, and curated cruelty-free brand roundups to make conscious living simple.
Second Chances & Sustainable Stories
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Location: Online-Based / Ships Worldwide
Website: alexuspetproducts.myshopify.com
Description: This purpose-driven pet shop was founded with one mission — to help rescue animals in need. 100% of profits from every purchase go directly toward providing food, vet care, and shelter for forgotten, abandoned, and mistreated cats. By shopping here, you're not just spoiling your pet — you're giving another animal a second chance.💛 Support rescue with every order.
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Location: Rancho Santa Fe, California, USA
Website: https://animalcenter.org
Description: Helen Woodward Animal Center is a nonprofit organization committed to “people helping animals and animals helping people.” Located in Rancho Santa Fe, California, this multifaceted center offers a wide range of services including pet adoption, veterinary care, pet boarding, education, and therapeutic programs. Their innovative Pet Legacy Program ensures continued care for your pet in the event of your passing. They also provide community outreach such as pet food assistance for families facing hardship.
Key Programs & Services:
Pet Adoption: Matching rescued cats and dogs with loving forever homes.
Companion Animal Hospital: State-of-the-art veterinary services.
Foster Care: Temporary homes for animals in need, including orphaned or special needs pets.
Educational Initiatives: Programs like Critter Camp that teach children compassion and animal care.
Community Programs: Pet food support for families in need.
Volunteer Opportunities: Support the mission through dog walking, events, and office help.
TikTok: @hwanimalcenter
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Location: Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Website: huellitascompost.com
Description: Huellitas Compost offers dignified, nature-honoring funeral services for companion animals in Valle del Cauca. With deep reverence for every life, they transform the passing of a beloved pet into a journey of renewal—turning remains into nutrient-rich compost to nourish new growth. Guided by love, respect, and environmental consciousness, Huellitas Compost provides a final farewell that leaves a lasting, living tribute on the earth we all share.
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Location: Nationwide (U.S.)
Website: https://www.livelikeroo.org
Description: Live Like Roo Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping pets and their families navigate life after a cancer diagnosis. From heartfelt care packages and emotional support to financial assistance and medical grants, Roo’s legacy is one of hope, healing, and second chances. They assist dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets—even horses—offering comfort and guidance through one of the hardest journeys a pet lover may face.
The organization also runs The Hot Mess Express program in partnership with Lulu’s Locker Rescue, helping pets facing euthanasia or major medical issues find safety and support. Whether you're requesting help or ready to give back, Live Like Roo is a compassionate companion in the fight against pet cancer.
💛 Services Offered:
Free care packages for pets with cancer
Medical grants (application required)
Emotional support through community outreach
Volunteer opportunities (blanket tying, card-making)
Fundraising and event participation
🌟 How You Can Help:
Donate, volunteer, or attend an event. They’re always grateful for handmade items and community support.📧 Contact:
Email: sarah@livelikeroo.org
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Location: Based in the UK
Website: https://www.lovedbefore.london/
Description: The first eco-friendly, fully sustainable soft toy adoption agency.
Loved Before is on a mission to give forgotten soft toys a second chance at love. Founded by Charlotte after volunteering at a charity shop, the organization rescues pre-loved plush toys that might otherwise be discarded, turning them into symbols of sustainability and emotional connection. With each "adoption," Loved Before helps reduce waste while preserving the memories, warmth, and character these toys carry. More than just recycling—it’s about storytelling, kindness, and making the world a little softer.
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Location: Washington, Texas, USA
Website: https://t-bar.orgDescription: Founded in 2004, True Blue Animal Rescue (T-Bar) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping abused, abandoned, and neglected animals. As a no-kill rescue, T-Bar provides rehabilitative care and finds loving homes for animals once they are healthy and ready. Their mission extends beyond rescue—through their ABLE (Animals Bridge Love and Education) program, they educate children about compassion, empathy, and responsible pet care.
T-Bar also supports community efforts by offering low-cost or free spay/neuter services, running a referral program for animals they can’t directly shelter (RAIN animals), and advocating for no-kill solutions statewide. Each adoption is carefully vetted, with a strong emphasis on lifelong care and medical responsibility.
Digital Allies for Animals
Apps & Advocacy Tools
Tech that Cares
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Location: Los Angeles, CA
Website: https://ohnorman.com
Description: Oh Norman! creates healthy, joyful products for pets and the humans who love them—while giving back to dogs in need. With every purchase, a portion is donated to support rescue efforts, including product donations and monthly features of adoptable dogs. Over $13,000 worth of products have already been given to foster families and rescue pups. Compassion and care are baked into every order.
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Location: Global / Online
Description: Born from a heartfelt mission to feed stray cats in a Chinese neighborhood, Purrrr! blossomed into a global initiative using livestream technology to connect humans and animals through kindness. Viewers can remotely feed stray cats, dogs, hedgehogs, and more via their interactive Cat House livestream, which also allows real-time community chats, shared stories, and a place to discuss rescue, TNR, and compassionate living.With a focus on humane technology, Purrrr! developed intelligent Cat House systems featuring 24/7 monitoring, automatic alerts, and sterilization advocacy through tagging and health tracking. This rescue exemplifies harmony between tech and compassion—creating a digital sanctuary where people worldwide unite to care for the voiceless.
Watch live moments, feed animals, and join a global circle of cat lovers via their TikTok page.
Where Rescues Rise. Voices Unite, and Every Life Matters.
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Rescue & Advocacy Resource Center
At The Green Muse, we believe in change—change for the planet and for the animals who share it with us. This center is your space to take action: adopt responsibly, support trusted rescues, and make a difference no matter where you are.
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Watch & Help Trusted Rescues
Discover a curated collection of inspiring TikTok accounts dedicated to animal rescue. Follow for heartwarming stories, behind-the-scenes rescues, and the everyday heroes saving lives. Celebrate compassion—support animal rescuers making a real difference.
Equine Advocacy Resources
Legislation & Policy
The Laws That Matter
SAFE Act (Save America’s Forgotten Equines Act)
Federal bill to permanently ban horse slaughter in the U.S. and stop exports abroad.
Rescues & Sanctuaries
Verified Equine Rescues Saving Lives
Return to Freedom – Advocates for wild & domestic horse protection
AWHC – Protects wild horses & burros from roundups/slaughter
All Seated in a Barn – Rescues horses from kill pens, educates the public
Omega Horse Rescue – Saves horses at auctions, offers long-term care
Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue – Specializes in draft breeds
How You Can Help
Take Action Today
Contact Your Representatives
→ Urge support for the SAFE Act.Support Rescues
→ Donate, foster, or sponsor a horse.Raise Awareness
→ Share reliable information, start conversations.
Download the Action Checklist (PDF)
Stay Informed
Stay Connected
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