https://www.PR.com/ Latest news releases from PR.com for Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:44:09 -0400 © 2026 PR.com 60 en-us https://www.PR.com/images/logo_white.jpg https://www.PR.com/ 68 69 PR.com provides press release distribution, and is a unique directory of businesses, products and services. Find full company profiles. https://www.pr.com/press-release/801125 Sun, 08 Dec 2019 03:00:00 -0500 The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to The Wild Animal Sanctuary and The Wild Animal Refuge as of December 3, 2019. Together both sanctuaries provide lifelong care to more than 500 animals that have been abused, abandoned, displaced or neglected. Achieving GFAS [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/801125 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries https://www.pr.com/press-release/800036 Sat, 23 Nov 2019 03:00:00 -0500 The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to SonnyBoy Animal Sanctuary as of November 12, 2019. Verification means that SonnyBoy Animal Sanctuary meets the criteria of a true farmed animal sanctuary and is providing humane and responsible care of the animals. To be awarded [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/800036 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries https://www.pr.com/press-release/797678 Thu, 24 Oct 2019 03:00:00 -0400 Carole Baskin of GFAS-accredited Big Cat Rescue is the eleventh recipient of the Carole Noon Award for Sanctuary Excellence given annually by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/797678 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries https://www.pr.com/press-release/797429 Sun, 20 Oct 2019 03:00:00 -0400 The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to New Mexico Horse Rescue at Walkin N Circles Ranch as of October 10, 2019. Accreditation signifies that New Mexico Horse Rescue at Walkin N Circles Ranch meets GFAS’s rigorous and peer-reviewed equine care standards which are [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/797429 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries https://www.pr.com/press-release/796865 Fri, 11 Oct 2019 10:46:51 -0400 Annual Day of Giving Will Benefit Thirty-Three Ape Sanctuaries and Rescue Centers in Africa, Asia, and North America. [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/796865 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries https://www.pr.com/press-release/735795 Sat, 11 Nov 2017 03:00:00 -0500 NIH chimp phase out, Costa Rica legislation, and Ringling Brothers retirement demonstrate growing need for the “Good Housekeeping” seal of approval. [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/735795 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries https://www.pr.com/press-release/734131 Fri, 27 Oct 2017 03:00:00 -0400 Big Cat Sanctuary Alliance aims to eliminate private ownership and the commercial exploitation of wild cats in the United States. [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/734131 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries https://www.pr.com/press-release/733454 Fri, 20 Oct 2017 03:00:00 -0400 Dennis Janik of GFAS-accredited Rescate Animal is the ninth recipient of the Carole Noon Award for Sanctuary Excellence given annually by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. The 2017 Carole Noon Award for Sanctuary Excellence recipient was announced by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS). This year Dennis Janik of GFAS-accredited Rescate Animal, an animal rescue center in Costa Rica, was singled out [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/733454 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries https://www.pr.com/press-release/731398 Sat, 30 Sep 2017 03:00:00 -0400 The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada as of September 28, 2017. Accreditation signifies that The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada meets GFAS’s rigorous and peer-reviewed equine care standards which are confirmed by a comprehensive site [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/731398 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries https://www.pr.com/press-release/730542 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 03:00:00 -0400 The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) is honored to announce that PrideRock Wildlife Refuge, in Terrell, Texas, has achieved GFAS verification. “We are excited to announce that PrideRock Wildlife Refuge has just been verified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries,” says GFAS Executive Director, Kellie Heckman. PrideRock Wildlife Refuge provides permanent sanctuary and shelter for [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/730542 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries https://www.pr.com/press-release/730427 Thu, 21 Sep 2017 03:00:00 -0400 The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to Four Corners Equine Rescue as of September 18, 2017. Verification means that Four Corners Equine Rescue meets the criteria of a true equine sanctuary/rescue and is providing humane and responsible care of the animals. To be awarded [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/730427 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries https://www.pr.com/press-release/728658 Sun, 03 Sep 2017 03:00:00 -0400 The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to Rancho Universo A.C. Heal a Horse Sanctuary as of September 1, 2017. Verification means that Rancho Universo A.C. Heal a Horse Sanctuary meets the criteria of a true equine sanctuary/rescue and is providing humane and responsible care [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/728658 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries https://www.pr.com/press-release/725673 Sun, 06 Aug 2017 03:00:00 -0400 The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals as of August 3, 2017. Accreditation signifies that Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals meets GFAS’s rigorous and peer-reviewed equine care standards which are [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/725673 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries https://www.pr.com/press-release/725551 Sat, 05 Aug 2017 03:00:00 -0400 The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to The Horse Shelter as of August 1, 2017. Accreditation signifies that The Horse Shelter meets GFAS’s rigorous and peer-reviewed equine care standards which are confirmed by a comprehensive site visit. Accreditation also signifies [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/725551 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries https://www.pr.com/press-release/723796 Thu, 20 Jul 2017 03:00:00 -0400 The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to Equine Rescue and Adoption Foundation as of July 14, 2017. Accreditation signifies that Equine Rescue and Adoption Foundation meets GFAS’s rigorous and peer-reviewed equine care standards which are confirmed by a comprehensive [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/723796 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries https://www.pr.com/press-release/720859 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 03:00:00 -0400 The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to Field of Dreams Horse Rescue and Adoption as of June 21, 2017. Verification means that Field of Dreams Horse Rescue and Adoption meets the criteria of a true equine sanctuary/rescue and is providing humane and responsible care of the [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/720859 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries https://www.pr.com/press-release/719352 Sat, 10 Jun 2017 03:00:00 -0400 The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to Safe Harbor Equine and Livestock Sanctuary as of June 6, 2017. Accreditation signifies that Safe Harbor meets GFAS’s rigorous and peer-reviewed equine care standards which are confirmed by a comprehensive site visit. [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/719352 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries https://www.pr.com/press-release/718228 Thu, 01 Jun 2017 03:00:00 -0400 The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to Red Clay Ranch Equine Rescue and Sanctuary, Inc. as of May 30, 2017. Accreditation signifies that Red Clay Ranch meets GFAS’s rigorous and peer-reviewed equine care standards which are confirmed by a comprehensive site visit. [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/718228 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries https://www.pr.com/press-release/715227 Sat, 06 May 2017 03:00:00 -0400 The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to Hidden Acres Rescue for Thoroughbreds as of May 3, 2017. Verification means that Hidden Acres Rescue for Thoroughbreds meets the criteria of a true equine sanctuary/rescue and is providing humane and responsible care of the animals. To [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/715227 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries https://www.pr.com/press-release/712528 Fri, 14 Apr 2017 03:00:00 -0400 The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to Pony Tales Refuge & Rehab, Inc. as of April 12, 2017. Verification means that Pony Tales Refuge & Rehab meets the criteria of a true equine sanctuary/rescue and is providing humane and responsible care of the animals. To be [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/712528 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries https://www.pr.com/press-release/707211 Thu, 02 Mar 2017 03:00:00 -0500 “Safe Haven Wildlife Sanctuary truly maintains the welfare of their residents as their highest priority as demonstrated by their large natural habitats and excellent environmental enrichment,” says, Jeanne Marie Pittman, GFAS Director of Accreditation for the Americas. The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) is honored to announce that Safe Haven Wildlife Sanctuary, in Imlay, NV has achieved GFAS [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/707211 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries https://www.pr.com/press-release/700858 Sat, 07 Jan 2017 03:00:00 -0500 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), an international sanctuary accreditation body is announcing a new webinar series they are sponsoring in recognition of National Bird Day on January 5, 2017. The two-part series, which will begin on Tuesday, January 31 at 1:30 p.m. EST, will explore a topic that is necessary and long overdue– Avian Advocacy. Part one of the series will be on avian outreach and [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/700858 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries https://www.pr.com/press-release/699648 Sat, 24 Dec 2016 03:00:00 -0500 The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to This Old Horse, Inc. as of December 22, 2016. Accreditation signifies that This Old Horse meets GFAS’s rigorous and peer-reviewed equine care standards which are confirmed by a comprehensive site visit. Accreditation also [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/699648 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries https://www.pr.com/press-release/698197 Sat, 10 Dec 2016 03:00:00 -0500 The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to Missouri Forget Me Not Horse Rescue and Sanctuary as of December 7, 2016. Accreditation means that Missouri Forget Me Not Horse Rescue and Sanctuary provides humane and responsible care to equines, and that the organization meets [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/698197 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries https://www.pr.com/press-release/697571 Sun, 04 Dec 2016 03:00:00 -0500 The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to Far View Horse Rescue as of December 2, 2016. Verification means that Far View Horse Rescue meets the criteria of a true equine sanctuary/rescue and is providing humane and responsible care of the animals. To be awarded Verified status, [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/697571 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries https://www.pr.com/press-release/694152 Sun, 06 Nov 2016 03:00:00 -0500 The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to Serenity Farm Equine Sanctuary as of November 4, 2016. Verification means that Serenity Farm Equine Sanctuary meets the criteria of a true equine sanctuary/rescue and is providing humane and responsible care of the animals. To be [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/694152 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries https://www.pr.com/press-release/693097 Fri, 28 Oct 2016 03:00:00 -0400 The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to Horse and Hound Rescue Foundation as of October 25, 2016. Verification means that Horse and Hound Rescue Foundation meets the criteria of a true equine sanctuary/rescue and is providing humane and responsible care of the animals. To be [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/693097 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries https://www.pr.com/press-release/691012 Thu, 13 Oct 2016 03:00:00 -0400 The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to Equine Aid and Donkey Rescue as of October 9, 2016. Verification means that Equine Aid and Donkey Rescue meets the criteria of a true equine sanctuary/rescue and is providing humane and responsible care of the animals. To be awarded [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/691012 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries https://www.pr.com/press-release/690374 Fri, 07 Oct 2016 03:00:00 -0400 The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to Redwings Horse Sanctuary (aka Horse Power Sanctuaries) as of September 30, 2016. Accreditation signifies that Redwings Horse Sanctuary meets GFAS’s rigorous and peer-reviewed equine care standards which are confirmed by a [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/690374 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries https://www.pr.com/press-release/689598 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 03:00:00 -0400 Third Annual Day of Giving on October 4 to Benefit Thirty-Four Ape Sanctuaries and Rescue Centers in Africa, Asia, and North America [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/689598 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries https://www.pr.com/press-release/685655 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 03:00:00 -0400 The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to Howey Horse Haven Rescue (HHHR) as of August 29, 2016. Verification means that Howey Horse Haven meets the criteria of a true equine sanctuary/rescue and is providing humane and responsible care of the animals. To be awarded Verified [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/685655 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries https://www.pr.com/press-release/681698 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 03:00:00 -0400 Amanda Lollar of GFAS-accredited Bat World Sanctuary is the eighth recipient of the Carole Noon Award for Sanctuary Excellence given annually by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/681698 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries https://www.pr.com/press-release/679338 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 03:00:00 -0400 “Indraloka Animal Sanctuary is truly a safe haven for farm animals that have nowhere else to turn. The animal residents at Indraloka Animal Sanctuary are provided with life-time care and are not treated as objects or commodities but rather as members of the family,” says Jeanne Marie Pittman, GFAS Director of Accreditation for the Americas. The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) is honored to [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/679338 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries https://www.pr.com/press-release/678884 Sun, 10 Jul 2016 03:00:00 -0400 The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue (PVDR) as of July 7, 2016. Accreditation signifies that Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue meets GFAS’s rigorous and peer-reviewed equine and farm animal care standards which are confirmed by a [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/678884 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries https://www.pr.com/press-release/676474 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 03:00:00 -0400 The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to So Cal Mini Horse Sanctuary as of June 17, 2016. Verification means that So Cal Mini Horse Sanctuary meets the criteria of a true equine sanctuary/rescue and is providing humane and responsible care of the animals. To be awarded [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/676474 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries https://www.pr.com/press-release/667183 Sat, 16 Apr 2016 03:00:00 -0400 The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to All About Equine Animal Rescue (AAE) as of April 14, 2016. Verification means that All About Equine meets the criteria of a true equine sanctuary/rescue and is providing humane and responsible care of the animals. To be awarded Verified [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/667183 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries https://www.pr.com/press-release/666825 Thu, 14 Apr 2016 03:00:00 -0400 "We are excited to announce that Rabbit Sanctuary Inc. is the first lifetime care sanctuary for domestic rabbits to be verified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries," says GFAS Executive Director, Kellie Heckman The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) is honored to announce that Rabbit Sanctuary Inc., in Simpsonville, South Carolina, has achieved GFAS verification. “We are excited to [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/666825 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries https://www.pr.com/press-release/659653 Thu, 25 Feb 2016 03:00:00 -0500 “Bat World Sanctuary truly maintains the welfare of the bats as their highest priority as demonstrated by their individualized intensive care of non-releasable bats and the extremely high survival rates of the bats they rescue, rehabilitate and release back into the wild,” says, Kellie Heckman, Executive Director of GFAS. The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) is honored to announce that Bat World [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/659653 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries https://www.pr.com/press-release/658538 Thu, 18 Feb 2016 03:00:00 -0500 The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to F.R.I.E.N.D.S. as of February 23, 2016. Verification means that F.R.I.E.N.D.S. meets the criteria of a true equine sanctuary/rescue and is providing humane and responsible care of the animals. To be awarded Verified status, an [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/658538 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries https://www.pr.com/press-release/658105 Sun, 14 Feb 2016 03:00:00 -0500 The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to South Florida Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SFSPCA) as of February 12, 2016. Accreditation signifies that SFSPCA meets GFAS’s rigorous and peer-reviewed equine and farm animal care standards which are [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/658105 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries