Founded in 2001, ACRES is an animal protection organization driven by a concern for animals. Spurred by a vision to create a world where animals are treated with compassion and respect, the organization mission is to create a caring and socially responsible society where animals are treated as sentient beings. With the ambition to drive forward a collaborative and sustainable animal protection movement in Asia, ACRES objectives are to; improve the living conditions and welfare of animals in captivity and educate people on lifestyle choices which do not involve the abuse of animals and which are environment-friendly.