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World Animal Day

By Becca Stewart Source: Unsplash “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”-Mahatma Gandhi Animals roam every...

Donate to Animal Charities: The Best Animal Nonprofits in America

In a world marred by human problems, it may be easy to overlook the four-legged friends also in need. In honor of National Pet Month, we turn our focus to the best...

The Best Organizations to Support for Animal Rights

Photo by Krista Mangulsone on Unsplash We all love our pets and want the very best for them. However, some animals don’t experience the best lives, which is why so many...

Protect Endangered Species by Supporting These Top-Rated Nonprofits

Photo Source: Photo by Wade Lambert on Unsplash There are more than 41,000 species of protected animals in the world. As these animals lose their natural habitats and...

Five Organizations Saving Animal Lives

Image Source: Pixabay There are many homeless dogs and cats around the world, and we need veterinary services to provide essential services for all animals and help...

Donate to Your Local Bird Sanctuary and Help Our Feathered Friends

Birds fill us with a sense of wonder and awe. Each year, we watch them glide above us, seemingly unbothered by the gravity that holds humans firmly on the ground. But...

6 Animal Rescue Stories to Warm Any Heart

We’ve all seen the commercials featuring those faces of puppies that need a home. But did you know that there are animal-related nonprofits in the US, for all kinds of...

Amazing Dogs Helping Humans Live Better Lives

Dogs make incredible companions for humans, but they can offer so much more. They are also incredibly smart and can be trained to help protect and save lives. Dogs can...

Organizations Giving Animals a Voice

Image Source: Pixabay Since humans domesticated some animal species centuries ago, we have also been concerned with protecting them. The more we learn, the more energy...

Top Influential Race Nonprofits

Top influential race nonprofits dedicated to enhancing understanding of different cultures, races, and beliefs are among the most influential programs that we have...

5 Nonprofits That Use Animals as a Part of Their Therapy Services

As poet Anatole France once said; “Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawaken”. In keeping with this thought, a number of animal’s charities...

Give to Hurricane Florence Victims along the East Coast

By Mayra Gomez and Ian Anstee Millions of Americans in Virginia, Maryland, and the Carolinas face one of the strongest storms in decades. Hurricane Florence, a Category...

7 Adorable Animals That Want to Be Your Valentine!

As Valentine’s Day approaches, these cuties are hoping you’ll swipe right. If you’re looking to adopt animal valentines like the ones featured in this blog post,...

Top-Rated Animal Charities

Each year, GreatNonprofits releases its list of Top-Rated Charities based on thousands of reviews from the people who work directly with the nonprofits—the donors,...

Halloween Fundraising Opportunities

In 1950 a group of Philadelphia schoolchildren decided to raise money for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) by going door-to-door on Halloween and collecting...

10 Volunteer Opportunities Where You Can Cuddle Animals

Whether you have your own zoo back home or need some more animal loving in your life, volunteer with animals and your mood will be instantly lifted. Here’s a collection of places you can snuggle animals and give back at the same time.

Top 10 Volunteer Opportunities in Denver in 2019

Are you looking for a place to volunteer in Denver? Hear from people who have already volunteered or interned in Denver about what nonprofits they love and why.

A Day in the Life of an Everyday Hero at Muttville Senior Dog Rescue

At the crack of dawn, Sherri Franklin awakens to a household full of old dogs. Franklin is the founder and CEO of San Francisco based Muttville Senior Dog Rescue. On...

Cheers to Charity: Helping Around the Holidays

Pine trees. Gilded glass ornaments. Big gold boxes wrapped with shiny red ribbons. The image of the holidays we have is one of people cozying up next to the...

Top 10 Volunteer Opportunities in Austin in 2019

Want to volunteer or intern at a great Austin nonprofit? Whether you’re new to the city and want to learn about its charities, trying to change up your routine with...