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Humane education promotes compassion and respect for all living creatures. These organizations provide programs focused on teaching children and/or adults everything from animal care to wildlife and the environment. There are also programs that encourage children to improve their reading skills. Therapeutic riding programs use horses to help enhance the lives of people with disabilities.

Tehachapi Humane Society

21600 Golden Star
Unit # 3
Tehachapi, CA 93561

661-823-0699 (Phone)

Volunteer organization that advocates spaying and neutering of pets, and provides voucher assistance to people in the community who need help with the cost.

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Teranga Ranch

818-305-4377 (Phone)

A non-profit that specializes in reptile rescue and environmental education.

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The CAI Animal Project

Dedicated to supporting the rescue, welfare and well-being of animals

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The Gentle Barn

15825 Sierra Highway
Santa Clarita, CA 91390

661-251-2440 (Fax)
661-252-2440 (Phone)

The over 160 farm animals that reside at The Gentle Barn have all been rescued from severe abuse, neglect, abandonment or worse. Because of their ongoing physical and...

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The Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley

374 W Orange Show Rd
San Bernardino, CA 92408

909-386-1443 (Fax)
909-386-1400 (Phone)

Mission: to prevent cruelty and neglect to animals; to educate children and all members of the community about animal welfare issues; and to provide for the health and...

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The Humane Society of the Desert/Orphan Pet Oasis

17825 N Indian Canyon Ave
North Palm Springs, CA 92258

760-329-7944 (Fax)
760-329-0203 (Phone)

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The Lucky Duck Rescue & Sanctuary

Sunland, CA 91041

818-767-7778 (Phone)

Dedicated to rescuing and housing ducks that have been abandoned or lost in Southern California.

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The Marine Mammal Care Center at Fort MacArthur

3601 S Gaffey St
San Pedro, CA 90731

310-548-6394 (Fax)
310-548-5677 (Phone)

A hospital for ill, injured and orphaned marine mammals. Does not provide rescue service.

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The National Cat Protection Society-Newport Beach

6904 W Coast Hwy
Newport Beach, CA 92663

949-650-1232 (Phone)

A non-profit, no-kill 501(c)(3) cat shelter dedicated to the protection and welfare of cats and kittens.

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The National Cat Protection Society-Spring Valley

9031 Birch St
Spring Valley, CA 91977

619-469-8771 (Phone)

A non-profit, no-kill 501(c)(3) cat shelter dedicated to the protection and welfare of cats and kittens.

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The National Museum of Animals & Society

4302 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90029

323-928-2652 (Phone)

Dedicated to enriching the lives of animals and people through exploration of our shared experience. To this end, NMAS promotes respect for life and compassionate ethics in...

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The Nature of Wildworks

Topanga, CA 90290

310-455-0550 (Phone)

Mission is to provide lifelong quality care for non-releasable wildlife and to engender public respect and concern for all animals and their needs through the presentation of...

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The Orange County Humane Society

21632 Newland St
Huntington Beach, CA 92646

714-536-4541 (Fax)
714-536-8480 (Phone)

A non-profit organization dedicated to the care and protection of pets in our community. Pets found in Costa Mesa and Newport Beach are brought to this shelter.

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The Peacock Foundation

818-732-0633 (Phone)

Supports programs where counselors and animals work together to connect with at-risk youth.

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The Pet Rescue Center

25800 Jeronimo Rd
Ste 100
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

877-277-7938 (Phone)

Our Goal is to work with the communities of CA, shelters, veterinarians and animal rescue groups to save the lives of dogs and cats at risk of euthanasia due to overpopulation...

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