Gustavson School of Business, part of the University of Victoria. Bright Charitable Trust. If you add this number to other types of pets and wildlife in places like shelters, wildlife refuge etc. Have a point of view to share? I know this is hard because the need is so great, but it is even harder to have to cope with a failed situation when so many lives are involved. Certifications are often regulated by a professional organization. Some are good-hearted animal lovers.