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Avian Rescue Online
Find a sanctuary for bird adoption (or donation) in your state. Good guidelines on when/how to give up a bird for adoption.

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
The nation's largest sanctuary for abused and abandoned cats and dogs and other animals. Adopt a "special needs" pet, read encouraging stories, and much more at this informative site.

Ferret Rescue & Education Society
A non-profit, charitable organization located in Canada dedicated to finding homes and providing necessary veterinary care to neglect, abused, and homeless ferrets. Several web site resources for learning more about ferrets and their care for those considering adoption.

Is A Ferret Right For Me?
Thoughts to consider before adopting or purchasing a ferret as a pet. They aren't just small cats! Learn about these interesting animals first to see if they fit with your personality and lifestyle. From the Ferret Information Rescue and Trust Society (FIRST) in Canada.

Herp Societies and Rescues
Very comprehensive list of reptile rescue organizations and general adoption, rescue, and health information for several reptile species, by Melissa Kaplan.

Pet Finder USA
Comprehensive list of nationwide pet adoption and lost and found services, many species.

Rabbit & Pocket Pet Rescue
A large rescue and adoption site, filled with many informational resources on all types of rabbits and "pocket pets" -- hamsters, guinea pigs, degus, hegdgehogs, rats, and more.

Scales and Tails - Exotic Pet Rescue
Easy to navigate, well designed site! You can help out by adopting or by sponsoring an animal waiting for a home.

Warren Lodge Rabbit Rescue
Located in the UK, a rabbit rescue site with good information about their rabbit adoption services and general rabbit health medical information.

Washington Ferret Rescue & Shelter
Located in Washington state, this rescue organization has many ferret resources on their site in addition to adoptable ferrets, available ferret cages, and other ferret-related items. Shopping on this site benefits the rescue organization, and donations can be made on site, too.

Why Rescue? Penny's Story From Zooh Corner Rabbit Rescue
How the owners of Zooh Corner, a non profit, no-kill rabbit welfare organization located in California.