2008
American Humane Association
www.americanhumane.org
Founded in 1877, the American Humane Association is the only national organization dedicated to protecting both children and animals. A nonprofit membership organization, American Humane is headquartered in Denver.
Through a network of child and animal protection agencies and individuals, American Humane provides national leadership in developing policies, legislation, curricula and training programs -- and taking actions -- to protect children and animals from cruelty, abuse, neglect and exploitation.
Their film and TV unit is the leading authority on the safe use of animals in film. They are the only organization with the authority to issue the renowned “No Animals Were Harmed” end-credit disclaimer.
2009
Safe Place for Pets
www.safeplaceco.org
Safe Place cares for pets when a terminally ill owner no longer can. Safe Place was incorporated in 1996 as a 501(c)(3) charity and serves people and pets living in El Paso and Teller counties.
Safe Place ensures that animals find loving homes. We require all adoptive families to complete a questionnaire, spend time with the animal, and allow a Safe Place evaluator to perform a home safety assessment. If for any reason an adoptive family is unable to continue providing care for an animal, Safe Place will find another home for their pet.
All Safe Place animals receive a medical and behavioral evaluation before adoption. All vaccinations are up to date and pets are neutered or spayed before placement.
2010
Freedom Service Dogs
www.freedomservicedogs.org
Mission
Our mission is to rescue dogs from animal shelters and train them to assist people with disabilities, thus increasing their independence and peace of mind. We focus our efforts on donating these wonderful animals to disabled military veterans to help restore some normalcy to their difficult lives.
Virtually all FSD animals are rescued themselves from shelters. Those that do not fulfill all the comprenhensive training requirements are found adoptive homes.
History
FSD was founded in 1987 as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization by Michael and PJ Roche.
