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

My second 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 - A-H

IDA - In Defense of Animals
Working to protect the rights, welfare and habitats of animals.

IFAW International Fund for Animal Welfare
Campaigning against animal cruelty worldwide since 1969.

International Aid for Korean Animals
IAKA is a non-profit organization founded by Kyenan Kum in 1997 to promote animal protection and humane education in Korea.

International Animal Rescue
We are a global animal rescue and rehabilitation organisation. The charity was founded in 1988 by John and Jo Hicks. Today our head office is in Uckfield, East Sussex, in the UK and we have rescue centres in Goa, Kerala and Agra in India, as well as Malta.

Lifelong Animal Protection
LAP Lifelong Animal Protection Charity exists to help animals in Hong Kong and to bring about the conditions whereby every animal has a good home.

Mercy For Animals
A voice for the rights of all animals.

National Antivivisection Society (NAVS)
The oldest anti-vivisection charity in Britain. Founded in 1875, it's still saving innocent creatures from the pain and suffering of animal experimentation.

Naturewatch
Naturewatch is a non-profit animal welfare campaigning organisation. Our aims are to promote the prevention of cruelty to animals and to conduct and support the publication of information concerning animals in furtherance of their welfare.

North Shore Animal League America
Saving pets is our passion.

PDSA
PDSA cares for the pets of needy people by providing free veterinary services to their sick and injured animals and by promoting responsible pet ownership. Today PDSA is Britain's leading veterinary charity.

PETA People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
Hard-hitting campaigns on issues known, and not so well known. Endeavouring to protect all creatures from abuse.

The Pet Fund
The Pet Fund is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit association that provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who need urgent veterinary care.

The Progressive Animal Welfare Society
Pacific Northwest (USA) based animal advocacy and direct care organisation.

RSPCA
Leading British animal welfare organisation.

Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Scotland's oldest and largest animal welfare charity. We aim to prevent cruelty to animals and promote kindness and humanity in their treatment.

SHARK
SHARK is dedicated to ending the abuse and suffering of animals everywhere!

Shelter Helper
Shelter Helper is a non-commercial site. It is voluntarily run with the sole aim of helping needy animals.

Toasty's Pet-Rights
U.S. site about pet-rights and welfare issues.

UK Animal Rescuers
The Web Site for everyone interested in animal welfare.

Wood Green Animal Shelters
To take in unwanted and lost animals, provide shelter and care, find secure and loving homes and provide advice, support and guidance for owners.

WSPA - World Society for the Protection of Animals
Sticking up for ill-treated animals worldwide.