List of Some Animal Welfare Charities and Organizations from Around the World - A-H

In these two articles are a list of charities and organizations I've compiled, which help animals. All links were working up to the time this article was published on February 24th, 2010. It's not an exhaustive list, so feel free to mention your own favorite animal charities in the comments box. These links are for animals in general, but you can plug anything animal charity related - local, national, or worldwide. Some of the descriptions of the organizations are by me, and some are by the organizations themselves. I've also tried my best to vet all these organizations as best I can. - P.R.

List of Some Animal Welfare Charities and Organizations from Around the World - I-Z

ALDF: Animal Legal Defense Fund
For over 30 years, the Animal Legal Defense Fund has been pushing the U.S. legal system to end the suffering of abused animals.

All For Animals
All For Animals, Inc. is a Santa Barbara, California based pro-animal, educational organization dedicated to raising awareness about cruelty-free living and the importance of compassion to ALL animals.

American Humane
Protecting animals and children - empowering action since 1877.

Animal Aid
Exposing and campaigning against animal abuse in all its forms. Founded in 1977.

Animal Concerns Community
An online community for people concerned about the welfare and rights of animals.

Animal Contacts Directory - UK Home page
Extensive lists of animal-friendly groups in the UK and elsewhere.

Animal Health Trust
The AHT is the only charity specifically dedicated to improving the health and welfare of horses, dogs, and cats by addressing the problems of disease and injury - the biggest threats to animal welfare in the UK today.

The Animal Welfare Gateway
Sensitive, thought-provoking site, regarding animal welfare/environmental issues.

ARF - Animal Relief Fund
Assisting stray and neglected animals in and around La Paz County, Arizona.

ASPCA
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Best Friends
Major U.S. sanctuary for companion animals.

The Blue Cross
The Blue Cross aims to ensure the welfare of companion animals by providing practical care, highlighting the benefits of companionship between animals and people, and promoting responsibility towards animals in the community.

The BrightEyes Society
Animal Protection in Andalucia in Spain.

BUAV - British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection
One of the world's leading anti-vivisection organisations.

The Doris Day Animal League
Lobbying organisation formed to focus attention on issues involving the humane treatment of animals.

Farplace Animal Rescue Animal Sanctuary
We are building an organisation on strict no kill basis and hope to create a network of sanctuaries across the UK and beyond.

GFAS - The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) was formed in 2007 by nationally and globally recognized leaders in the animal protection field for the sole purpose of strengthening and supporting the work of animal sanctuaries in the United States and abroad.

Hillside Animal Sanctuary
Where unwanted and abused animals are given much needed sanctuary and we campaign to improve the lives of the millions of farm animals less lucky than they. We are committed to the care of our many rescued farm animals.

Home at Last Animal Sanctuary
Kentucky-based animal sanctuary.

HULA Animal Rescue - The Home for Unwanted & Lost Animals
We provide Sanctuary for Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, and other domestic animals until new homes can be found.

The Humane Society of the United States
Promoting the protection of all animals.