SAFAS is a non-profit animal shelter located in Stanstead, Quebec, approximately 30 minutes from Sherbrooke and was founded in 1986. They have many dogs and cats which need homes and they are always searching for volunteers at their shelter or to adopt or temporarily foster one of their animals. Their website is here, or you can check their Facebook for more information.
The Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) is a nonprofit organization founded by Elaine and Tony La Russa, based in California. ARF rescues dogs and cats from public animal shelters where they would otherwise be euthanized and adopts them into new homes. Their programs include a spay and neuter clinic, training classes, psychiatric service dog training for military veterans, a volunteer therapy dog program, and humane education programs for children.
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is an American non-profit charitable organization founded by Christine Stevens in 1951 with the goal of reducing suffering inflicted on animals by humans. It is one of the oldest animal welfare organizations in the US.
