Our Mission

GFA is dedicated to helping rescues and sanctuaries save the lives of abused, neglected and homeless animals. Last year GFA helped rescues to save over 3,300 death row shelter animals.

Is there anything humane about an innocent animal that may very well have been someone's loving pet having to be put down because the owners can no longer afford to care for it, and there isn't enough room or money to care for it in a shelter? Thousands of innocent animals are euthanized each year because of this very problem in so-called shelters, even the well-known ones. If they aren't adopted quickly, their fate is sealed and their lives are sadly cut short.

The sole mission of Guardians For Animals is to save as many animals as possible by supporting over 20 local non-kill affiliate rescue operations. We do all that we can to help, but did you know that the loss of just one no-kill rescue can mean the death of thousands of animals - and not just cats and dogs? Grant money, while very competitive and restrictive, is available to help keep the animals alive but only covers very little of the overall costs, Private donations ensures and provides hope that more adoptable animals will live to see another day.

We work hand in hand to save the lives of as many animals as possible, sick or not, but it takes kind people like you to help us complete our work of saving innocent “Death Row” shelters animals through your generous donations. If you are considering giving to any organization that truly cares about and actually helps animals live longer, happier lives, we strongly encourage you to help us at Guardians For Animals. No donation is too small all are life saving!

Clawson Claws and Paws Walk - June 8, 2013

The 8th Annual Clawson Claws & Paws Walk & Pet Fair is proudly hosted by the Clawson Chamber of Commerce. 

EVERYONE is welcome to register for the 2 Mile walk/jog whether you have a four legged friend to walk or run with or not. For those who don't want to walk are invited to join us for the FREE Pet Fair from 10AM-4PM including lots of fun activities, prizes, pet adoptions and affordable micro chipping to keep your pet safe.

All walkers/joggers must register. You can find a copy of the registration here at this site, at Clawson City Hall, by calling any of the contact numbers found under "CONTACT US", or at the registration booth the day of the run.  Registration is: $15 per person in advance includes a free event t-shirt. $20 the day of the event - free event t-shirt while supplies last.

The day of the event:
Sign in starts at the Clawson Park Pavilion from 10 - 10:45 a.m. The Walk/Jog will kick off at 11 a.m.  Pavilion is located N. of Elmwood, (14 1/2 mile) between Crooks and Main St. or if coming across 14, N. on Custer to the park or off 15 Mile, S on Custer to the park.)

Following the Walk/Jog, there will be snacks & water for all participants at the finish line and lots of additional activities and vendor booths.

Under the pavilion we will also have various displays to check out and enjoy.

Pre-Registration Inncentives:
We also have some great prizes for pre-registration for the Walk. We will be at the Clawson Flower Day, May 19th to take pre-registrations.
Those who pre-register enter a contest to win VIP Seating for the Clawson 4th of July Fireworks.  The prize includes seating for SIX in a special reserved space plus goodie basket AND you get to keep the chairs!  Other prizes include a ONE HOUR massage and facial from Massage Envy, A custom 8x10 portrait of your pet by artist Suzie Skibicki or a deluxe doggie prize.

Also available: GFA Paws for Fun Raffle tickets on sale at both May 19th and June 8th.  $1 each or 6 for $5.
Prizes include:

• Motor City Casino Package includes over night stay in a deluxe suite plus spa visit and $100 to spend.
• 4 front row TIGER tickets w/ official hats
• 4 tickets to Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle

Click here for Registration Forms

Click here if you would like to become a Sponsor

More details can be found at  www.clawsonclawspaws.com