Animal Welfare

COMMUNITY HEALTH COALITION

706-621-9943 knockoutrabies.org

MISSION: To provide rabies vaccinations and spay/neuter services to developing countries in Africa

MAIN EVENT: Rally 4 Rabies, March 2022

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Fundraising, monitoring and giving rabies vaccinations in Malawi and Indian River County

Founded: 2016

EQUINE WELFARE NETWORK INC.

772-559-4094 equinewelfarenetwork.org

MISSION: To develop a network of resources throughout our communities to assist struggling owners and their horses through advocacy, education and awareness; to complement the efforts of local law enforcement agencies and equine rescue organizations; and to address challenges within our equine communities

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Board members, advisory committee members, sanctuary volunteers

Founded: 2019

FLORIDA RESCUE RANCH

772-766-9854 floridarescueranch.org

MISSION: To rescue, rehabilitate, train and find happy forever homes for animals in need and to provide a sanctuary for at-risk animals

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Help with animal care

Founded: 2020

FOR THE LOVE OF PAWS SENIOR PET SANCTUARY

772-539-2417 pawspetsanctuary.org

MISSION: To provide peace of mind to senior citizens, veterans and people who need help or can no longer care for their beloved pets due to changes in living arrangements or medical issues by providing pet food and supplies, lifetime sanctuary or new “furever” homes

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Repackage pet food, deliver to homebound individuals and food pantries

Founded: 2014

FRIENDS OF THE CARR REFUGE

321-872-8856 carrrefuge.org

MISSION: To promote the conservation of marine turtles and natural resources of the Archie Carr Wildlife Refuge and engage in such educational, scientific partnership and civic activities as will support the mission of the refuge

MAIN EVENT: Annual Spring March into Turtle Season

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Attend turtle walks and turtle digs and help with other refuge projects

Founded: 2012

H.A.L.O. (HELPING ANIMALS LIVE AND OVERCOME) 772-589-7297 halorescuefl.org

MISSION: To provide programs and support to pet owners to ensure all companion animals are safe from abuse and neglect, and to advocate for a no-kill future for abandoned pets in Indian River County

MAIN EVENT: Love at First Bite, December 2021

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Staff adoption center in the Indian River Mall; represent H.A.L.O. at adoption events; provide office support; walk dogs; foster kittens, puppies and special needs rescues; work with dogs to make them more adoptable

Founded: 2006

HUMANE SOCIETY OF VERO BEACH & INDIAN RIVER COUNTY

772-388-3331 hsvb.org

MISSION: To help and protect the animals of Indian River County; help owners keep pets in their homes; to improve our community by providing humane care and shelter for homeless animals; placing adoptable pets in permanent, loving homes; promoting spaying and neutering; encouraging responsible and humane pet ownership and respect for life through education; protecting animals from cruelty; and advocating for animal protection

MAIN EVENT: Cause for Paws, March 2022

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Animal care, dog walking, socializing cats, administrative, assisting with events, and thrift shop retail assistance in Vero Beach and Sebastian

Founded: 1953

INDIAN RIVER ANIMAL ADVOCATES

772-567-8468 indianriveranimaladvocates.com

MISSION: To improve animal lives; rescue, advocate for, and assist animals in Indian River County; and encourage spay and neuter

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Opportunities for high school students and volunteers for special events

Founded: 2017

INDIAN RIVER COMMUNITY CATS

772-913-3333 indianrivercommunitycats.org

MISSION: To prevent future generations of community cats through the humane practice of TNVR (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Foster care for kittens pending adoption; other opportunities

Founded: 2016

PIGS & PALS FARM RESCUE

772-633-3512 pigsandpals.org

MISSION: To provide homes to abused and neglected rescues, provide long-term medical care and healthy diets, as well as raise awareness and correct misconceptions and falsehoods promoted by unscrupulous breeders that lead to farm animal abandonment

Founded: 2010