Animal-Related Nonprofits in Virginia

MISSION:

UNITE ALL AMERICANS TO ENSURE WILDLIFE THRIVES IN A RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD.

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THE MISSION OF THE RICHMOND SPCA, A PRIVATE NO-KILL HUMANE SOCIETY, IS TO PRACTICE AND PROMOTE THE PRINCIPLE THAT EVERY LIFE IS PRECIOUS. AT ALL TIMES AND IN EVERY WAY, WE ARE ADVOCATES FOR ANIMALS. WE PROVIDE FOR THEIR SAFETY AND COMFORT, STRIVE TO ALLEVIATE THEIR SUFFERING AND WORK TO PLACE THEM IN HOMES THAT PROVIDE A RESPONSIBLE LIFETIME COMMITMENT TO THEM. WE SPEAK OUT PUBLICLY TO PROMOTE AND DEFEND THEIR INTERESTS. WE OPPOSE ALL FORMS OF ANIMAL CRUELTY. WE PROMOTE SPAYING AND NEUTERING TO ACHIEVE AND RETAIN A NO-KILL COMMUNITY. WE OPPOSE ANY TAKING OF THE LIVES OF HEALTHY OR TREATABLE ANIMALS AND DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN SUCH CONDUCT OURSELVES. WE PROVIDE SERVICES THAT PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP AND HUMANE ATTITUDES TOWARD ALL LIFE.

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TO CONSERVE, PROTECT, AND RESTORE NORTH AMERICA'S COLDWATER FISHERIES AND THEIR WATERSHEDS.

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TO PROVIDE GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES TO CERTAIN OTHER CHARITABLE ANIMAL PROTECTION ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING ACCOUNTING AND LEGAL SERVICES, CREATIVE CONSULTATION, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT ADMINISTRATION, TECHNOLOGY, DATABASE MANAGEMENT, AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES THAT MAY BE REQUIRED.

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The goal of this organization is to influence public policy within the Animal-Related major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

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The goal of this organization is to influence public policy within the Animal-Related major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

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ADVANCE THE COMPASSIONATE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS BY PROVIDING SHELTERING, MEDICAL CARE, AND BEHAVIORAL SERVICES FOR DOGS AND CATS, PROMOTING PERMANENT, CARING HOMES, AND FURTHERING EDUCATION AND OUTREACH.

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TO PROMOTE HUMANE EDUCATION AND PREVENT CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.

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THE LYNCHBURG HUMANE SOCIETY IS DEDICATED TO HELPING THE PETS OF LYNCHBURG THROUGH SHELTERING, ADOPTION, SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAMS, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH.

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THE VIRGINIA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC (THE "SOCIETY") EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. ORGANIZED ON SEPTEMBER 21, 1979, ITS PURPOSE IS TO ACT AS AN ADVISORY AND SUPPORTIVE ORGANIZATION TO ADVANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE VIRGINIA ZOOLOGICAL PARK (THE "ZOO") IN NORFOLK, VIRGINIA. THE ZOO IS OWNED BY THE CITY OF NORFOLK (THE "CITY"). THE OBJECTIVE OF THE SOCIETY IS TO FOSTER PUBLIC AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF THE ZOO AND TO PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION OF THE WORLD'S FLORA AND FAUNA. THE SOCIETY PROVIDES ESSENTIAL PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE ZOO, AS FOLLOWS: ZOO IMPROVEMENTS AND EXHIBITS: FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC TRAVELING EXHIBITS FROM TIME TO TIME. SIGNIFICANT ASSISTANCE FOR ZOO EXPANSION, BUILDING RENOVATIONS AND CHANNELING OTHER VOLUNTEER EFFORTS INTO PROVIDING SERVICES FOR THE ZOO. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES: ENCOURAGES AN UNDERSTANDING OF CONSERVATION TO A WIDE VARIETY OF INDIVIDUALS BY FUNDING AND OPERATING ALL ZOO EDUCATION PROGRAMS (INCLUDING PRO

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IMPROVING THE LIVES OF ANIMALS AND PEOPLE BY PROVIDING RESOURCES, CARE, AND PROTECTION.

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THE MISSION OF THE ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE OF ALEXANDRIA IS TO INSPIRE COMPASSION FOR ALL LIVING THINGS, TO PROVIDE SHELTER TO ANIMALS IN NEED, AND TO PROMOTE ADOPTIONS, ANIMAL WELFARE, AND RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP. AWLA BELIEVES IN EXPANDING OUR COMMUNITY TO OTHER ANIMAL SHELTERS TO SHARE INFORMATION, RESOURCES AND SUPPORT. AWLA FACILITATES THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGIONAL ANIMAL SHELTER COLLABORATIVE. A NETWORK OF ANIMAL SHELTERS IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION, HOSTING GROUP TRAININGS ON ESSENTIAL TOPICS SUCH AS WILDLIFE, CUSTOMER SERVICE AND VETERINARY CARE. AWLA ALSO WORKS CLOSELY WITH SEVERAL OTHER SHELTERS IN VIRGINIA, SERVING AS A COMMITTED PARTNER TO THESE SHELTERS THAT LACK RESOURCES. WE TRANSFERRED IN 364 ANIMALS FROM OTHER SHELTERS, INCLUDING DOGS RESCUED FROM MEAT FARMS IN SOUTH KOREA, DOGS SAVED FROM THE SYRIAN CONFLICT, ANIMALS DISPLACED BY HURRICANE MATTHEW AND RABBITS FROM A LARGE-SCALE HOARDING CASE IN NEW YORK, AMONG OTHERS.

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The goal of this organization is to support and fund-raise for a single institution within the Animal-Related major group area.

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OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF NATURE, TO STUDY THE ECOLOGY OF OUR REGION, AND TO RESTORE HABITAT, AND TO CONSERVE NATIVE BIODIVERSITY. WE FULFILL OUR MISSION BY PROVIDING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, CARRYING OUT ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH, AND RESTORING HABITAT FOR NATIVE PLANTS AND ANIMALS. OUR 900-ACRE PROPERTY, UNDER PERMANENT PROTECTION WITH A CONSERVATION EASEMENT IN CENTRAL FAUQUIER COUNTY VIRGINIA, PROVIDES BEAUTIFUL AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE ENVIRONMENT FOR OUR PROGRAMS.

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TO PROVIDE HOMELESS ANIMALS WITH TEMPORARY HOUSING, MEDICAL TREATMENT, STERILIZATION AND QUALITY CARE UNTIL THEY ARE ADOPTED INTO PERMANENT, LOVING HOMES.

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THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A TEMPORARY REFUGE FOR STRAY, HOMELESS AND ABANDONED ANIMALS, AND TO PLACE SUCH ANIMALS IN A CARING, APPROPRIATE HOME WHENEVER POSSIBLE. EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF SPAYING AND NEUTERING IS ALSO AN EXTREMELY IMPORTANT PART OF THE SPCA MISSION.

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MARINE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION TO END THE DESTRUCTION OF HABITAT AND SLAUGHTER OF WILDLIFE IN THE WORLD'S OCEANS IN ORDER TO CONSERVE AND PROTECT ECOSYSTEMS AND SPECIES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide for the humane care, protection and control of animals and which investigate instances of cruelty to animals.

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PROVIDE ALL ANIMALS, BOTH LARGE AND SMALL, SAFE AND SANITARY LIVING CONDITIONS, PROTECTION FROM ABUSE AND NEGLECT AND ENVIRONMENTS FREE OF PAIN AND FEAR THROUGH COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS OF ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION AND, WHERE NECESSARY, INTERVENTION

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THE OBJECTIVE OF THE INSTITUTE IS TO ASSURE A CONTINUOUS GROWING CONSUMPTION OF FISH AND SEAFOOD PRODUCTS IN THE UNITED STATES IN ORDER TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE OVERALL FOOD REQUIREMENTS AND NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF THE POPULATION AND TO ENHANCE THE WELFARE OF THE INDUSTRY,THUS PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES.