BENEFITS OF ACCREDITATION

• Accreditation affirms that you have joined a network of caring sanctuaries working together to rescue homeless animals and to save animals from suffering and abuse.

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• ASA’s application and review process (see below) and site visits assure that sanctuaries and animal placement facilities are truly humane institutions, certified by ASA to meet the highest standards of animal care.

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• ASA accredited sanctuaries receive a certificate suitable for public display.

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• Animal rescue and placement is a priority with ASA. We have placed hundreds of homeless animals in sanctuaries. You can count on ASA’s help when you need assistance with hard to place animals.

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• When funds are available, the ASA Animal Rescue Fund will help with the costs of transportation, food and veterinary medical expenses for animals needing sanctuary placement.
  YOU can help us with this fund! Donate now!

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• ASA provides accredited sanctuaries with guidance on fundraising, development and administration.

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• Newsletters and other ASA publications will promote your sanctuary and spotlight rescued animals.

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• ASA’s Internet Discussion List helps accredited sanctuaries explore fundraising and administrative challenges, share housing and care knowledge, and alert others about current rescue cases.

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Available Downloads

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• ASA Accreditation Application

• ASA Field Evaluation Form

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