Our Mission
GFA
is dedicated to helping rescues and sanctuaries save the lives
of abandoned, abused and neglected animals.
2008 MISSION ACCOMPOLISHED!!
In
2007 GFA distributed over 15,000 pounds of food to rescues in
need. Our goal for 2008 was 45,000 pounds.
With the help of some very compassionate people, GFA distributed
OVER 240,000 pounds!!!!
Our deepest gratitude to our friends at PETCO,Purina (Rally To
Rescue), JAKKS Pet Foods, and to all the MANY who participated
to ensure rescues
have the highest quality food for the animals in their care in
the most difficult of economic times.
Your Help Is
Urgently Needed!
There are many ways to help GFA ...Donations, Shopping, Recycling, Volunteer and Membership ...
Help the animals today!
Watch
this page for news about animals who desperately need your help
today!
MAVIS,
A GIRL WITH A HEART
Early one morning
police found a frail, young, 18 pound emaciated dog on a roadside.
The dog had been hit by a passing car and was left suffering with
severe injuries.
The police rushed the dog to a vet where rescuer Lisa, founder
of Abandoned Animal Rescue of Michigan, was alerted. After x-rays
were taken, it was clear that the little dog, now named Mavis,
had some bad news coming her way. Her right front leg was completely
shattered at the elbow. Repair was impossible, and amputation
was the only solution.
The surgery was done by the wonderful staff at MVS.
Today, only three weeks later, Mavis is out-running most of her
doggie friends. She is well and very happy. Her pain is gone and
a healthy second chance at life is before her.
NEW!! When you
surf the web, you can make a donation to help the animals!
Go to: www.goodsearch.com and select Guardians For Animals as your charity. Every time you search through this site, (verses Google or other search engines) A donation is made to GFA. (at no cost to you!) GoodSearch is backed by YAHOO.
GFA: Dedicated To Saving Animals Great and Small
Look into the eyes of the innocent.
Imagine a homeless
animal frightened and alone on death row in a shelter.
Although he cannot read a calendar or tell time on a clock,
he knows his fate.
He hears the sad cries of many abandoned animals just like
him.
He cowers in the back of his cage, awaiting his tragic fate
as he dreams of being in the arms of a human to love him.
You can save him and give him a chance for a bright tomorrow.
GFA supports NO KILL rescues to save doomed animals in shelters.
Take a step for abused, neglected and abandoned animals.
August 1: Pet-A-Palozza 2009 at the Palace of Auburn Hills, Saturday Aug 1 from 10am to 5pm and Sunday Aug. 2, from 11am to 4pm The 8th Annual event has changed location due to the closing of Freedom Hill. We are very excited about the new location. Guardians For Animals will once again be providing the entertainment, Rock-N-Roll K-9's as well as the GFA/Rally To Rescue tents filled with lots of ways to donate to help homeless animals including the NEWEST Rally To Rescue T-shirts, games, and more.
October 17 and 18: GFA's 2nd Annual Pet Expo & Adoption Event at Madison Place in Madison Heights Saturday,Oct. 17 from 10am to 6pm and Sunday Oct. 18 from 10am to 3pm. We are very happy to announce our new co-sponsor, United Food & Commercial Workers International Union Local 876 for this INDOOR event located at the beautiful Madison Place located at 87 Horace Brown Road, in Madison Heights. This year's event includes a variety of activities for two fun filled days including Adoption Avenue, Vendors Village,(for both animals and humans), Veterinarian education, Demonstrations by Madison Heights K-9's, Halloween Costume Contests, Family & Pet Photography, Pet Training Demos, Raffles and Silent Auctions, food and fun!
If you would like to be a vendor or sponsor, please contact Alex at: gfainfo@comcast.net or call (248) 988-0993. Join the fun, shop for the holidays, help homeless animals! No admission fees ever!!!
Guardians For Animals would like to thank the Clawson Chamber of Commerce for proceeds raised at this year's Clawson Claws & Paws Walk. Nearly double the amount of Walkers braved the damp weather.
We would also like to thank the Petco Foundation for their support as Lead sponsor. With their donation, proceeds from the Walk, and other fundraising activities at the event, GFA will be receiving nearly $3,000 for the GFA Emergency Medical Fund. Twelve homeless animals found loving, forever homes including the lead walk dog, angel and a kitty that has a history of cancer.
The GFA Affiliate Rescues in attendance received a "thank you" donation. All Rally To Rescue Ambassador groups will receive new tent sides for their existing Rally To Rescue tents. Others received micro chipping services or donations of food and funds. "It's remarkable what good people can accomplish when coming together for a great cause...saving the lives of innocent animals," said Alex Whitney, President & Founder of GFA. "We look forward to partnering once again with Clawson Chamber of Commerce, Petco Foundation, Petco Animal Supplies and Rally To Rescue to expand this event further in 2010."
Don't forget to visit your local PETCO store and purchase a GFA angel dog or cat pin or the GFA Endangered Species Pin for only a $10 donation. What a beautiful way to show your compassion for innocent animal.
SMALL POODLE FOUND ABANDONED
A
tiny whimper was heard coming from a rain soaked box on
a very cold night in a Madison Heights K-mart parking lot.
Inside was a tiny 15 year old poodle, scared and shivering.
It was very clear this was not a well dog. Her fur was very
thin and patchy, and her face showed signs of an infection.
The tiny dog was taken to Madison Heights Animal Control
where a compassionate volunteer and animal rescuer gave
her warmth, food, comfort and reassurance. The little angel
was named Tina.
An immediate vet visit revealed a mammary tumor, 13 rotten
teeth that had caused an infection spreading into the nasal
cavity. This sweet little girl did not deserve to be cast
off. Already she is eating and showing signs of play. Her
will to live is strong. But she needs your help. Every dollar
will go to her medical needs.
Please find it in your heart to give this little girl a
chance for a happy ending.
Please help us to save others like Mavis and Tina by making
a donation to the GFA emergency medical fund. Without this
fund, Mavis and others like her may not see tomorrow.
Please make a donation day. No amount is too small.
Donate what you can for the sake of injured, abandoned and
mistreated animals.
We are their voice...Please help.
ADOPT A STUFFED ANIMAL AND SAVE THE LIFE OF
AN ABANDONED ANIMAL ON DEATH ROW.
Watch for Clare and other dedicated fund raising helpers at your local PETCO stores. You can select any stuffed animal PLUS the GFA Endangered Species Pin or the Cat or Dog Angel pin and an adoption certificate all for only a ten dollar donation (a $30 value) to help animals in need. Clare has raised over $2200 in just a few months!!!!!
Many more animal helpers have stepped forward to help save lives.
If you would like to know how your child can become an "Animal Guardian" please contact GFA through this web site.
Please patronize our generous partners and sponsors.
Our Special Thanks To PETCO !!
For the very generous donation of food and supplies for rescues in need.
Many rescues benefited from this donation of much needed help.
Because of these donations, rescues can save more animals from death row.
Support your local PETCO for they support rescues!
