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Horses & Heroes is dedicated to providing the dynamic healing and learning benefits of equine therapy to veterans, first responders and others affected by stress or trauma.

To create a better future for pit bulls by promoting their positive image as loving family companions through education, public advocacy, adoptions, and owner support.

Provide sanctuary and life-time care to animals in need and to educate the public on wildlife, the life sciences and the environment we share.

We are dedicated to transitioning retired racehorses into second careers and placing them in the right home. We are based in Central Indiana and have facilities in both Indiana and Ohio. Established in 2005, FFI took its name from famed racehorse Ferdinand who earned four million dollars on the track and won the KY Derby, but was ultimately led to slaughter. Our mission is very clear - To promote equine welfare by providing chances for second careers to retiring racehorses in Indiana, Ohio and throughout the Midwest. We believe that it is a shame that retired racehorses who are sound, have the potential to be sound, have good minds and have options for a second career should face an uncertain future.

Our Mission: is to uplift and empower veterans by arming them with a marketable skill that simultaneously allows them to give back to fellow veterans.

Our mission is to improve the health of homeless animals and increase their chances for survival and adoption. Our ultimate aim is to eliminate animal homelessness and euthanasia. This promotes more humane treatment of animals, increasing their chances of survival and adoption. We:• Provide donated comfort and care items to shelters, rescue groups, pets of the homeless, pets of low-income seniors, pets of veterans, animal transports, fosters and wildlife sanctuaries.• Advocate for animal welfare through service-oriented humane education & public awareness anti-cruelty campaigns.• Raise awareness of the growing population of homeless animals being euthanized in overcrowded shelter systems, promoting adoption as the best option.

Sector K9 is a nonprofit organization based in Waxahachie, Texas, whose mission is to utilize their rich background and profound knowledge in law enforcement and police K9 work to provide high-quality training at low or no cost for law enforcement agencies. Sector K9 is committed to rescuing and transforming former shelter dogs into skilled police detection canines through their rescue-2-resource program, along with importing and training purpose-bred dogs for their patrol dog program. Sector K9 takes pride in thoughtfully selecting purebred dogs, enhancing their motivation to excel as working dual-purpose police K9s. Additionally, Sector K9 strives to cultivate highly disciplined working canines through setting industry-standard training and positive reinforcement techniques.

We rescue all species of animals from any form of abuse, neglect, or who have special needs; and introduce them to children who also come from abuse, trauma, or who have special needs for unconditional friendship and understanding! Children and adults learn together what unconditional love is all about. How to begin to trust and share the joy of understanding and looking with your heart and not just your eyes.

THEIR MISSION IS TO RESCUE DOGS.

Shining Hope Farms is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to enable children and adults with disabilities to achieve functional goals through the use of equine assisted activities and hippotherapy.

Healing Paws for Warriors is a veteran founded / veteran led 501(c)(3) that provides rescue-to trained ADA certified service dogs to veterans faced with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Military Sexual Trauma (MST) at “no cost” to the veteran with continued support. Our team is comprised of a combat medical war veteran, practicing PTSD therapist, professional service dog trainer, a veterinarian, and many other supportive volunteers. Our dogs come only from local rescues. Our service dog trainer teaches the dogs and the veterans as a team. The dogs are not pets, they are service dogs with the complete protection and rights granted by the American with Disabilities Act. We are devoted to pairing and training service dogs with veterans at NO C

Support Dogs, Inc. is a national not-for-profit organization providing highly skilled service dogs to individuals with disabilities and uniquely trained therapy teams in the community, offering dignity, hope, and independence to those we serve.