Our Rescue Partners
Hearts & Bones
Hearts & Bones Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to ending the needless euthanasia of shelter dogs through direct lifesaving, shared learning, and community building. It is the realization of our shared dream to bring people together across the country to save the lives of dogs in need and unite loving forever families. With dual bases in New York City, NY and Dallas, TX, our incredible network of rescue partners, fosters, volunteers, and a small but mighty staff work together to save dogs in the areas where shelters are under the greatest stress, and unite them with loving adopters ready to give them the lives they deserve.
Sean Casey Animal Rescue
Sean Casey Animal Rescue (SCAR) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, no-kill shelter that has been a cornerstone of the New York City community since 1998. Specializing in the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, and small mammals, SCAR takes in over 2,000 animals annually. As a community-based organization, SCAR welcomes local volunteers and partners with Brooklyn schools to offer hands-on opportunities and job training programs that teach compassion, responsibility, and animal care. With over 8,000 animals rescued from NYC’s Animal Care & Control and countless others saved, SCAR is dedicated to protecting all living beings and fostering a community that values animal welfare.
HEART Tokushima
HEART Tokushima is a registered no-kill animal shelter in Tokushima, Japan. Susan Mercer, originally from Canada, founded it in 2006 after rescuing stray kittens and realizing there were no no-kill shelters in the area, where 90% of stray animals were euthanized. In 15 years, HEART has saved over 2,000 lives, offering spay/neuter services and rehabilitation for rescued animals. Susan’s story inspires us because of her courage to create a shelter against cultural norms, navigating complex rules and a foreign language—all to stand up for animals that would otherwise be overlooked or euthanized. Her work reminds us why animal welfare matters and is the proof of how the profound impact one person’s determination can have on countless lives.