Member Benefits

Accreditation affirms that you have joined a network of caring sanctuaries working together to rescue homeless animals and to save animals from suffering and abuse.

• ASA's application and review process, and site visits, assure that  sanctuaries and animal placement facilities are truly humane  institutions--certified by ASA to meet the highest standards of  animal care. 
  
• ASA accredited sanctuaries receive a certificate  suitable for public display. 
  
• Animal rescue and placement is a priority with ASA.  We have placed hundreds of homeless animals in sanctuaries.  You can count on ASA's help when you need assistance  with hard to place animals. 
  
• When funds are available, the ASA Animal Rescue Fund  will help with the costs of transportation, food and veterinary  medical expenses for animals needing sanctuary placement. 
  
• ASA provides members with guidance on fundraising,  development and administration. 
  
• Newsletters and other ASA publications will promote  your sanctuary and spotlight rescued animals.
  
• ASA's Internet Discussion List helps member sanctuaries explore fundraising and administrative challenges, share housing and care knowledge, and alert others about current rescue cases.