2014 Nonprofit Grants

A No Kill, No Breed sanctuary dedicated to providing a safe haven for unwanted and abused exotic animals and educating the public about the abuses of the exotic animal trade.

A nonprofit, 100% volunteer organization dedicated to the placement of retired racing greyhounds in loving homes. The Ark provided emergency funding to replace the septic drain beneath the kennel floor, remove a dead palm tree and resurface the kennel floor.

The first and only organization in San Diego County that provides programs to solve the core causes of pet overpopulation and its tragic consequences. Neuter Scooter clinics are donor underwritten and are dedicated to assisting low-income pet guardians. The Ark provided emergency funding for a portable generator.

A nonprofit organization in San Diego finding homes for Australian Shepherds, Aussie mixes and others.

Toby Wells Blue Apple Ranch brings youth and animals together through innovative programs that build compassion and responsibility while connecting with nature. The Ark provided assistance with medical expenses.

A nonprofit organization that provides many services including rescue, rehabilitation, adoption and retirement for horses from a multitude of different situations of abuse and neglect.

The Sanctuary provides captive African and Asian elephants a natural habitat, individualized care and the opportunity to live out their lives in a safe haven dedicated to their wellbeing. The Ark provided funds to assist with the individualized care of their current retired circus and zoo elephants.

A nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing the suffering and overpopulation of feral and abandoned cats through free and humane Trap. Neuter. Return. (TNR)

A nonprofit social conscious shelter for neglected and abused dogs, committed to the health and safety of the rescued animals for the duration of their lives. The Ark provided assistance with medical expenses.

A one-of-a-kind exotic bird sanctuary that shelters, nurtures and re-socializes parrots while educating the public to inspire a lasting concern for the wellbeing of exotic birds. The Ark provided funding to honor Ricky and Lucy, our adopted parrots, who have brought us so much joy and laughter and remind our customers of our mission to help animals.

One of a network of world famous animal care facilities, FAWC provides year round medical and rehabilitative care to injured and orphaned wildlife and specializes in native predator species such as bobcats, coyotes and eagles. The Ark provided assistance with veterinary expenses.

A permanent sanctuary for elderly and disabled dogs, cats and farm animals, The Ark provided assistance with medical expenses and care.

A nonprofit dedicated to providing a permanent home in a safe environment for unwanted animals, especially pot-bellied pigs.

HHHS rescues abandoned, abused and injured animals, provides low-cost vaccinations and spay/neuter programs, educates the greater Tehachapi, CA community about responsible pet ownership and partners with local organizations to develop and share resources for animal welfare.

A nonprofit whose goal is to create a safe haven for horses that have few options remaining thereby ensuring them a better quality of life. HTNN builds connections between people in the San Diego community by increasing awareness about responsible horse ownership and care through education.

Located in Rancho Santa Fe, Laughing Pony Rescue is dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating sick, abused and abandoned horses of any breed.

A nonprofit organization providing rescue and rehabilitation services to thousands of donkeys suffering from abuse, neglect and abandonment all throughout the United States.

REINS provides physical and emotional therapy to a wide range of disabled children and adults through the use of carefully supervised horseback riding.

RCHS is dedicated to the rescue and shelter of abandoned companion animals by encouraging adoptions into loving homes and promoting humane ideals through education and community outreach. Go to website.

A volunteer driven, nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue, spay/neuter and adoption of companion rabbits in San Diego County. Go to website.

For over 40 years, the SDT&TS has been actively rescuing, rehabilitating and adopting out hundreds of turtles and tortoises.

A nonprofit organization specializing in rescuing and re-homing  small furry exotics including guinea pigs, rats, hamsters, mice and rabbits.

One of the largest thoroughbred retirement, rehabilitation and adoption organizations saving hundreds of horses from slaughter by giving them a humane and deserved retirement.

TERI provides programs for children and adults with special needs, beginning with early intervention and family supports and continuing through retirement and beyond. Through TERI’s Therapeutic Equestrian program, students develop coordination, self-esteem, confidence and the courage to dream of things once impossible in the hearts of children and adults with developmental disabilities.

A program dedicated to the healing of body, mind and spirit of United States Military Service Members returning from Iraq and Afghanistan who have lost limbs, traumatic brain injuries, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and are recovering from these and other related injuries and illnesses. Therapeutic Riding offers an array of benefits and has become widely accepted by medical doctors, along with physical and occupational therapists as a viable and highly successful form of therapy.

A nonprofit that rescues shelter dogs and trains them to be psychiatric/physical service dogs for wounded combat veterans, STS provides services for our troops at home and helps save dogs’ lives.

Wild horses are a living symbol of our American heritage and freedom. These Mustangs must be protected. Madeline Pickens, businesswoman and philanthropist, is committed to this promise. Through her Foundation, citizens from all walks of life are uniting in support for the creation of a permanent home, a wild horse-eco resort and preserve, to save the Mustangs.

An organization whose primary mission is to rescue horses that have been abandoned or abused and to find new owners committed to providing them with a loving, caring environment. Their extended mission is to provide unadoptable horses a natural setting in which to live their remaining days and to introduce people to the fascinating culture of the horse.

Since 1984, PAWS has been at the forefront of efforts to rescue and provide appropriate, humane sanctuary for animals that have been victims of the exotic and performing animal trades. PAWS investigates reports of abused performing and exotic animals, documents cruelty and assists in investigations and prosecutions by regulatory agencies to alleviate the suffering of captive wildlife.