ASPCA
New York
National charity with an adoption centre and animal hospital in Manhattan.
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Best Friends Animal Society
Kanab, Utah
The largest US no-kill sanctuary, plus lifesaving centres in several cities.
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Washington, DC
National organisation supporting shelters and animal rescue.
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San Francisco
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Washington, DC
Open-admission shelter for the District of Columbia.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota's largest shelter network.
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Seattle
Adoption centre in Bellevue serving the Seattle area.
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Austin
No-kill rescue known for its neonatal kitten and parvo programmes.
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Chicago
No-kill adoption centre and spay/neuter clinic.
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Denver
Colorado's largest animal shelter.
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