An animal rescue group or animal rescue organization is a group dedicated to pet adoption.

An animal shelter or pound is a place where stray, lost, abandoned or surrendered animals - mostly dogs and cats - are housed.

Animal welfare is the well-being of non-human animals.

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is an American nonprofit organization that focuses on animal welfare and opposes animal-related cruelties of national scope.

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is a charity operating in England and Wales which promotes animal welfare.

A veterinarian, also known as a veterinary surgeon or veterinary physician, is a professional who provides medical care to animals.