Sanctuaries and Rescues Directory
Explore global Vegan sanctuaries and rescues dedicated to saving animals, providing lifelong care, and inspiring compassionate living. Visit our Nonprofit Directory to see our full list.
Florida Listings
State-wide
- Florida Animal Rescue Alliance (FARA) – A statewide coalition connecting dozens of sanctuaries and rescues to share resources, strengthen advocacy, and build a more compassionate Florida.
- LadyHawk Foundation – A Florida-based 501(c)(3) founded in memory of a rescued dog, committed to transforming the lives of homeless and abused animals via spay/neuter, shelter support, global outreach, and compassionate care.
South Florida
- Adopt and Save Life Rescue Mission (Miami, FL) – A Florida-based nonprofit rescue dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and placing abandoned, neglected and abused animals into loving foster homes, while educating communities about responsible pet ownership.
- Aguacate Sanctuary of Love and Rescue (Miami, FL) – Founded by Daney Cabrera, this sanctuary provides a permanent home for animals rescued from the farming industry and offers educational tours promoting cruelty-free living.
- Delmar Farm (Loxahatchee, FL) – A 501(c)(3) equine and farm-animal sanctuary located in Loxahatchee, FL, providing lifelong homes for over 70 rescued animals (horses, pigs, goats, dogs) while offering educational and therapeutic programs for children and adults.
- Dharma Bear Rescue (Loxahatchee, FL) – A micro-sanctuary focused on rescuing and rehabilitating animals of all kinds while advocating for Vegan-friendly care and humane treatment.
- Farm of Hope (Palm Beach County, FL) – An all-volunteer 501(c)(3) farm-animal sanctuary in Palm Beach County, FL, founded in 2012, engaged in rescue, sanctuary care, education and advocacy for all animals.
- Little Bear Sanctuary (Punta Gorda, FL) – Provides lifelong care for rescued animals while promoting Vegan values and compassionate living. Known for its deep commitment to ethical sanctuary work.
- Palm Beach Parrot and Bird Rescue (Palm Beach County, FL) – Provides sanctuary and rehabilitation for exotic birds and educates the public about responsible avian care and adoption.
- Pawsitive Beginnings Fox Sanctuary (Key Largo, FL) – A haven for foxes rescued from the fur trade, offering safe, permanent homes and using animal-assisted therapy to help trauma survivors heal.
- Soliel Farms (Jupiter Farms, FL) – Animal-sanctuary style “funny farm” located in Jupiter Farms, FL offering rescued animal experience and immersive stays, blending rescue with agri-tourism.
- Urgent Dogs of Miami (Miami-Dade County) – Miami-Dade volunteer rescue regularly posting urgent adoptable dog and cat cases, working to place companion animals quickly into safe homes or foster care in the South Florida region.
Central Florida
- Birds of Paradise (Bradenton, FL) – A 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Bradenton, FL, providing a safe haven for abused or unwanted exotic parrots, re-socializing and re-homing eligible birds while educating the public on avian welfare.
- CudaBears Lair Animal Sanctuary (Sebring, FL) – Home to a variety of rescued farm animals, this sanctuary welcomes visitors to learn about compassionate living and responsible animal care.
- Laughing Pig Sanctuary (Bartow, FL) – Dedicated to caring for aging pigs with special needs, this sanctuary shows the true meaning of lifelong commitment and compassion.
- Love Life Animal Rescue and Sanctuary (Myakka City, FL) – Rescues and rehabilitates farmed animals while educating the public about Vegan living, love, and empathy toward all beings.
- Piggy Protective Services (Central Florida) – Sanctuary in Central Florida providing lifelong care for severely disabled pigs. Focused on genuine rescue and sanctuary living rather than typical content or show-pig venues.
- Shelter Farm Sanctuary and Farm Dog Fosters (Arcadia, FL) – These partner programs offer a permanent home for farm animals and help dogs recover, rehabilitate, and find loving families.
- The Muscovy Sanctuary of Florida (Riverview, FL) – Saves and rehabilitates ducklings and Muscovy ducks that other facilities often turn away, showing unconditional compassion for all species.
North Florida
- Ark Rescue at Brightside Acres Sanctuary (Live Oak, FL) – A sanctuary providing lifelong care to elderly and medically complex animals, ensuring they experience comfort and peace in their later years.
- Epic Outreach (Jacksonville, FL) – A non-profit farm-animal and pet-pig rescue organization in Jacksonville, FL. They rescue, adopt, offer humane education and create compassion-based outreach through encounters with rescued animals at their Education Farm Sanctuary.
- Peacefield Farm (Gainesville, FL) – A 30-acre vegan farm sanctuary near Gainesville, Florida providing rescued farm animals with lifelong care and engaging visitors in plant-based education, tours and community programs to promote compassionate living.
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