TAOS - The Association of Sanctuaries - We accredit superior animal sanctuaries for wild animals, farmed animals, and companion animals and assist animal sanctuaries in providing quality rescue and care for displaced animals who live in an animal sanctuary.

The Association of Sanctuaries (TAOS) felt a stronger organization with greater resources and capacity than its own was needed to provide the recognition, assistance, and development deserved by animal sanctuaries and the field as a whole. TAOS approached various national animal protection organizations about this need and is delighted with the formation of Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS). Thus TAOS has ceased operation and is confident that GFAS is carrying the sanctuary field to greater professionalization and globalization.

You will shortly be automatically forwarded to the GFAS website. If you are looking for specific content on the TAOS website, you will find a link on the GFAS site to a historical copy of the TAOS website.

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