Henrico Humane Society

Henrico Humane Society has been serving Henrico and its homeless animals for decades. They deserve a lot of respect because they serve hundreds of animals without a building. They do their work with foster homes, and they have a respected track record for re-homing animals and helping other agencies all the way. Henrico is better for their work.

Tonya Irizarry and Amy Taylor-Ring Dog Rescue

Tonya and Amy have been serving pit bulls with the simple mission that no dog should be discriminated against based solely on their breed. They have saved thousands of pit bulls from shelters, dog fighting rings and the streets. They have been dogged in their determination in changing society’s perception of these amazing dogs. Not only have they changed pit bull’s reputation in Virginia, but their work extends throughout the United States. They are innovators and saviors of these special and lovely dogs.

Deanna and Tom Cosby-Homes Fur Hounds, Inc.

Homes Fur Hounds Rescue, located in Williamsburg, VA, was formed to help the overwhelming number of animals that are abandoned, surrendered to county agencies and simply unwanted.  Our mission is to help stop the unnecessary killing of animals.  We strive to educate the public on the importance of spaying, neutering, heartworm prevention and general health care. 2023 marks the Homes Fur Hounds 10th anniversary, recently achieving the 900 dogs saved milestone.

Stacy Franklin-Central Virginia Horse Rescue

Stacy and CVHR save horses from neglect and cruelty every day. Horse cases are complex and difficult and cost a lot of money. Stacy and CVHR answer the call of Animal Control Agencies at a moment’s notice and without hesitation. Rescuing horses can be heartbreaking because of the hurdles which are erected by abusive horse owners. We applaud them for stepping in to provide immense resources to Animal Control on behalf of horses.

Maya Proulx, Hope’s Legacy

Abuse of horses is always a constant. Maya and Hope’s Legacy step into the arena to assist on horse rescues and rehabilitating neglected and abused horses. After being founded in 2008, they have rescued 580 horses, ponies, mules, and donkeys. They also help veterans through a program that partner veterans with horses to heal both the veterans and the horses. Horse cases outweigh resources of localities and having Hope’s Legacy answer the call is invaluable to law enforcement. We applaud them for all they do for all equines.