Your purchase from the NAFSC Bonfire site not only helps animals in sanctuaries but also helps future rescues!

All profits go directly to sanctuaries NAFSC have examined and determined as “true sanctuaries.”

Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS): What is a sanctuary?

Around the world, there are many entities that describe themselves as a “sanctuary” or “rescue” for displaced, wild, equine and farm animals. However, the quality of animal care and sustainability of the organization varies widely among them.

It is a poorly regulated industry, in which facilities that keep animals in deplorable conditions can identify themselves as compared to those of the highest quality. For anyone invested in the welfare of captive animals, there is a need to differentiate the best sanctuaries and rescues to determine where funds would be best invested, where the need for help is greatest, who provides a model to follow and who can be turned to in times of crisis.

GFAS’ definition of “sanctuary” is any facility providing temporary or permanent safe haven to animals in need while meeting the principles of true sanctuaries: providing excellent and humane care for their animals in a non-exploitative environment and having ethical policies in place.

NAFSC reviews and tours these sanctuaries regularly to ensure their policies and procedures on the following:

• tours,

• commercial trade,

• exhibition,

• acquisition and disposition,

• breeding,

• veterinary care,

• infrastructure,

• financial stability,

• and more

All sanctuaries NAFSC gives proceeds to meet the standards for excellent care.