TOOLS & KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge And Tools To Advance Animal Welfare

Our Resource Library houses training materials, policy guidance, toolkits, and templates that help animal welfare professionals and volunteers expand their impact. Search or use the filters to find what you need, from fundraising and volunteer resources to legislative updates and community outreach strategies.

4R Animal Shelter

Farm animal and equine shelter
Organized exclusively for charitable purposes to provide safe haven for horses and other equine and farm livestock.

A Life Line

Northern Maine

Large animal rescue/rehabilitation center
Unique large animal rescue/rehabilitation center located in Northern Maine. Rescues and rehabilitates animals with health and behavioral issues in hopes of re-homing. Specializes in large animals but willing and capable of rescuing any animal in need.

Darrowby Farm Sanctuary

Albion

https://www.darrowbyfarmsanctuary.org/

Farm animal sanctuary
Rescues and provides safe and lifelong home for neglected, abused, or abandoned farm animals. Educates people about living a mutually beneficial life with animals that does not use them for food or forced labor. Provides sanctuary, educational opportunities, and support for those looking to make ethical choices to reduce suffering and create more compassionate world.

Peace Ridge Sanctuary

Brooks

https://peaceridgesanctuary.org/

Farm animal and equine sanctuary
Founded 2001. Nonprofit operating four animal shelters. GFAS-accredited (Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries). Home to nearly 500 rescued farmed animals, equines, and dogs. State-licensed shelters.

Northeast Equine Sanctuary

Brooks

https://peaceridgesanctuary.org/northeastequine/

Equine sanctuary
One of four state-licensed animal shelters operated by GFAS-accredited Peace Ridge Sanctuary. In 2020, PRS built on their equine rescue program which has been run alongside farmed animal and companion animal rescue programs for 20+ years.