WHY GFA WAS
FOUNDED:
After seeing so many animals die
in shelters, it became critical to found an organization that helped
small rescue, no-kill rescue survive. Everyday we offer this
support, utilizing our non-profit umbrella to protect as many
animals as possible from a fate that is death.
The rescues are often a death row animals' only hope for survival. Should one small rescue fail, hundreds - even thousands - of animals would perish. Our priority is to reverse this sad fact of life and replace despair with hope and comfort in the eyes of these beautiful and innocent creatures.
Eight to 10 million abused, abandoned and neglected animals enter U.S. Shelters each year. LESS THAN 40% ARE ADOPTED FROM THESE SHELTERS.
Too many are left to die for no reason. Rescue groups are the animals' last hope and the ONLY hope for those innocent animals on death row. GFA helps dedicated, NO KILL rescue groups receive much needed funds, supplies, and help with placement of animals in their care. GFA is supported by private and corporate donations. No state or federal funding is received.
WHAT WE DO:
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Provide spay/neuter and emergency medial aid support to rescues.
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Distribute food and related supplies.
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Help with adoptive animal placement in PETCO stores.
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GFA supports PETCO's "Think Adoption First" program by helping groups to place their rescue animals in Petco stores for adoption. Petco has agreed to support rescues rather than buying animals from breeders.
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We teach fundraising techniques and strengthen their network of support.
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We help rescue organizations join forces with Rally to Rescue, assisting in supplying their animals with food, supplies and fund-raising support.
OUR PHILOSOPHY:
"Every animal deserves to live their lives with dignity, love, and our respect."
OUR
MISSION:
Help animal rescue organizations in need. In 2007, GFA distributed over 15,000 pounds of food and over $50,000 in supplies and helped our affiliates to rescue over 2,000 animals from death row in local shelters. In the difficult economic times we are currently experiencing this number of abandoned animals is expected to double in the next year.
We Support
The Shamballa Preserve
photo by Bill Dow
Mission Statement:
To educate the public about exotic animals and to advocate for legislation to protect them.
To
provide sanctuary for exotic animals who have suffered from gross
mistreatment and neglect
so they can regain their physical and mental health and live out their lives
in dignity.
Shamballa has given refuge to four Big Cats rescued from Michigan. This is a tremendous commitment, considering that these animals can live well past 20 years ... we find it imperative to support organizations that keep them safe and alive.
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