Human/Animal Resources
National wildlife conservation:
- National Wildlife Federation (National)
- The National Audubon Society (National)
- United States Fish and Wildlife Service (National)
- Defenders of Wildlife (Various States)
- California Wolf Center (California)
International wildlife conservation:
- World Wildlife Foundation (Worldwide)
- The Nature Conservancy (Worldwide)
- African Wildlife Federation (Africa)
- Jane Goodall Institute (Worldwide)
- Oceana (Worldwide)
- Wolf Haven International (Worldwide)
- Wildlife Conservation Society (Worldwide)
- Bat Conservation International (Worldwide)
- BirdLife International (Worldwide)
- The International Rhino Fund (Worldwide)
- Wildlife Alliance (Cambodia)
- Ark Wildlife (UK)
National wildlife rehabilitation/education:
- Animal Welfare Institute (Washington, DC)
- Wildwatch (National)
- Bear Education and Resource Group (New Jersey)
- National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association (National)
- Wolf Conservation Center (New York)
- Alaska Wildlife Alliance (Alaska)
- Mountain Lion Foundation (National)
- PAWS Wildlife Center (Washington State)
International wildlife rehabilitation/education:
- Panthera (Worldwide)
- International Animal Rescue (Worldwide)
- World Society for the Protection of Animals (Worldwide)
- Gorilla Doctors (Rwanda, Uganda and the National Republic of Congo)
- International Fund for Animal Welfare (Worldwide)
- The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (UK)
- World Animal Protection (Worldwide)
- Love Canada Geese (Canada)
- David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (Kenya)
- International Bird Rescue (Worldwide)
National domestic animal rescue:
- National Humane Society (National)
- Best Friends Animal Society (National)
- Farm Sanctuary (New York and California)
- American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (National)
- World Animal Protection(New York)
- Animal Friends (Pennsylvania)
- Animal Rescue Foundation (California)
- Big Dog Ranch Rescue (Florida)
- The Humane Society of the United States (National)
- Leave No Paws Behind (National)
- Dogs Without Borders (California)
- Save A Pet Florida, Inc (Florida)
- Friends of Animals (National)
- Blind Cat Rescue (North Carolina)
- Citizens for Animal Protection (Texas)
- Common Sense for Animals (New Jersey)
- Alaqua Animal Refuge (Florida)
- North Shore Animal League America (National)
- Tails of Aloha (Hawaii)
- Red Rover (California)
- D.E.L.T.A. Rescue (California)
- Alley Cat Allies (National)
- Leave No Paws Behind (California)
- Faithful Friends (Delaware)
International domestic animal rescue:
- Animal Welfare Institute (Worldwide)
- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Worldwide)
- Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (England and Wales)
- Animal Aid Unlimited (India)
- Together for Animals in China (China)
- Dogs Trust (United Kingdom)
- PAWS,The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (Philippines)
- Animal Rescuers Without Borders (Baja, Mexico and San Diego, CA)
- Sochi Dogs (Russia)
National animal assisted therapy:
- Love on a Leash (National)
- Pets Helping People (Wisconsin)
- PAWS for People (DE, PA, MD, NJ)
- Animals 4 Therapy (Colorado)
- Canine Assisted Therapy (Florida)
- WAGS Pet Therapy of Kentucky, Inc. (KY)
- Good Dog Foundation (New York)
- Happy Tails Pet Therapy (Atlanta)
- 4Paws Learning and Wellness Center (San Francisco)
- Therapy Dogs International (National)
- Creatures and Kids, Inc. (Oklahoma)
- Healing Heart Therapy Dogs (Nebraska)
- HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response (National)
- Canine Therapy Corps (Chicago)
International animal assisted therapy:
- Blue Ribbon Therapy Dogs (Quebec)
- Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (Worldwide)
- Federación Canófila de Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico)
- Therapy Dogs International (US and Canada)
- Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (Worldwide)
National service dogs:
- Guide Dogs for the Blind (California)
- Paws With a Cause (National)
- Canine Companions For Independence (California)
- Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs (National)
- Pets for Vets (National)
- American Hippotherapy Association (National)
- Can Do Canines (Minnesota)
- Patriot Paws Service Dogs (Texas)
- Merlin’s Kids (New Jersey)
- Pet Partners (Washington)
- Freedom Service Dogs (Colorado)
- Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities (Connecticut and NY)
International service dogs:
- 4 Paws for Ability (Worldwide)
- Assistance Dogs International (Worldwide)
- International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (Worldwide)
Online Resources:
For a list of journals devoted to human-animal studies, see Animals & Society Institute, www.animalsandsociety.org/human-animal-studies/human-animal-studies-journals/.
For a list of academic programs related to human-animal studies, see Animals & Society Institute, www.animalsandsociety.org/human-animal-studies/degree-programs/.
For more on human development and the natural world, see the Children & Nature Network Research Library, www.childrenandnature.org/learn/research/.
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