Exotic animals, such as tigers, find sanctuary thanks to generous grants from private and public sources.
Exotic animals who face extinction or injury are in need of rescue all over the country. Organizations, schools and museums take on animal rescue projects for a particular region or type of animal. The costs associated with maintaining proper grounds, feeding the animals and keeping a well-trained staff can be enormous. Rescue operations often close when funding runs out. Grants from private donors big and small keep animal rescue operations running and expanding.
The Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States and its local and state branches give annual funding and support to animal rescue projects of all sizes. Through their international Wildlife Land Trust Program, the Humane Society helps land owners establish sanctuaries on their land with legal support and funding. The Humane Society supports efforts to rescue animals threatened by natural disasters around the world. Grant opportunities are possible for projects of all sizes and scope.
The Humane Society of the United States
2100 L St., NW
Washington, D.C. 20037
202-452-1100
hsus.org
Oxbow Animal Health Rescue Grants
Each year Oxbow Animal Health gives funding to projects that restore and maintain the health of small exotic animals in North America. Winners of Rescue Grants are selected for their rescue work with animals, but also based on their educational outreach and public awareness projects. The size of the grant varies according to how many animals are served and what the impact of the project will be on the animal population.
Oxbow Animal Health
29012 Mill Rd.
Murdock, NE 68407
800-249-0366
oxbowanimalhealth.com
The Herbert W. Hoover Foundation
The Herbert W. Hoover Foundation gives annual funding to ecological and animal rescue operations around the country. The foundation has given grants to the Miami Science Museum and the Florida Keys Wildlife Rescue for work developing their exotic and endangered animal rescue efforts. Grants are given based on the size and scope of the project and its relationship to the foundation's mission to fund solutions to environmental problems. Many grants are given to projects based in Ohio and South Florida.
The Herbert W. Hoover Foundation
Huntington Plaza - Suite GL40
220 Market Ave. South
Canton, OH 44702-2180
330-453-5555
hwhfoundation.org
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