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Who is GARR?

GARR is comprised of men and women from the veteran and emergency responder communities. We have all come together to share our passion and love for animals with a common goal of helping those in need. Our team has a multitude of training and real-world experience to bring to the table which will maximize our ability of helping animals and their humans. We adhere to ICS protocols in our response to crisis, which allows us to integrate into, and function in, a multitude of scenarios. 

Our Mission

Our mission is to globally respond to animals in times of crisis, both natural and manmade, while providing technical expertise and compassion to those in need. Our primary focus is to rescue, protect, aid, and assist animals and their human caretakers when they need it the most. Global Animal Rescue And Response is an IRS registered 501(c)3 not for profit organization. 

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What areas does GARR serve?

We can respond both in the United States and worldwide when needed.

What training does your team have?

Our team is trained and experienced in many aspects of rescue including shelter setup and operations, water rescue, confined space rescue, high/vertical angle rescue, ground search and rescue (GSAR), and hazardous materials (HAZMAT).

What happens to the animals you rescue?

We make every effort to reunite animals with their owners. If this cannot be done immediately, we will ensure the animals receive the best care possible either at our temporary shelter, or at the facility that covers the area in which we are working.

What types of animals will you rescue?

To begin with, all lives matter to us. If there is an animal in need, we will do our best to save it. This includes, but is not limited to, dogs, cats, horses, cows, pigs, goats, sheep, poultry, exotics, etc. We have the ability and experience to work with almost any type of animal within our team.

Do you have a shelter I can visit to adopt animals from you?

We are not a shelter-based organization. When we respond, we work with established agencies who normally have facilities already in place. When needed, we will establish emergency shelters and staff them until a more permanent solution can be found and handed off for long-term care.

What type of situations will you respond to?

We will respond to animal needs in situations such as hurricanes, floods, tornados, wildfires, earthquakes, and even war.

What types of donations do you accept?

Financial donations are the easiest to manage. Since each response is different with a unique set of circumstances, the material requirements are constantly changing. Financial donations allow us to purchase what is initially needed until we can set up a point locally to receive donated material items. 

Where do my donations go?

Donations go towards the costs associated with rescuing and helping animals. All our team members are volunteers, and currently no one receives any pay for their time or efforts. Costs can include travel, supplies, food, veterinary care, and necessities for our response team.

Are my donations tax deductible?

Yes. All donations are tax deductible as Global Animal Rescue And Response is an IRS recognized 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All donors will receive a donation letter for your taxes.

Can I volunteer to help without specialized rescue training?

Absolutely. We are always looking for volunteers to help with the intake and care of the animals we bring back from the field, along with other administrative roles during responses. During non-response times, we are happy to have help with administrative tasks, grants sourcing, and fundraising.

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8 hours ago

Catching Dora (12 April 2025)

LONG VIDEO!!!!

Donations Needed For The Care Of Dora's Eleven Puppies!!!

You have seen multiple videos of Dora so far since this beautiful soul came into our lives on 12 April 2025. First was the decision not to spay her after just being unable to knowingly take her full term puppies away from her. Next came the live video (longer video to come) of her with her puppies that were born three days after the first video was taken. What you have not seen, until now, was the video of how we actually caught her and got her into the van.

Here is that video so you can see what we had to go through to get her. She was friendly, but not so much that she would let strangers get a leash on her and just walk her out. The first dart was a 3ml cocktail of sedatives and that did basically nothing. We chased her until she ended up right back where we had just been sedating a catching another dog with the locals help. (That video is coming soon.)

Andriy drew up another 1ml and one of the locals gave it to her. Then we waited..... And waited..... And waited. She was given again another 1ml and yet again we waited..... And waited. It was long enough that Andriy was able to go dart a third dog while Marina and I stayed with Dora hoping she would sedate enough for us to calmly carry her to the van.

There is a fine line with pregnant dogs and sedation because they tend to take much more drug than one who is not pregnant. The goal is for the parasympathetic neuro system to calm the dog down from the "fight or flight" aspect that the sympathetic nerve system takes on when they are stressed out. And it has to be done in a way that the unborn puppies are not inhibited to the point that they are compromised by the effects of the drugs.

5ml was the most I was willing to give her and after close to 45 minutes she was finally in a twilight sedated condition enough that Marina and I were able to carry her out. Due to her full term pregnancy and the fact that she could go into labor at any time, she could not just be carried out like other dogs. She had to remain level, which meant Marina took her front end and I held her under her rear legs and did not actually put pressure on her abdomen. It was a good 50-60 meter walk carrying 65kg of mom and pups, but we finally got her to the van and loaded up.

We had a chance to see how far along she was and it was at that point that I just could not go through with a spay. It was not a difficult decision to make at all. Her teats were engorged with milk, and she was already starting to pre-lactate, which meant she could have her babies at any moment. My heart and my conscience just could not let her go through that. She was going to be a mom, and less than 72 hours later she became one.

We agreed to help Marina cover the cost of raising the puppies to the point that they could be sterilized and placed into new homes. We gave her several hundred dollars towards that, but it is not going to be enough. We need your help for these eleven innocent souls and the costs they will incur in the coming months.

We feel Dora is worth it and hope all of you do as well......

We are Global Animal Rescue And Response, and helping those in need is what we do.

www.globalanimalrescueandresponse.org/donate

PayPal- [email protected]

PrivatBank- 4149609051947721

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1 day ago

Releasing After Sterilization (13 April 2024)

We have been asked many times what happens to the animals we take in, either for treatment or from evacuation. For the past two weeks, we have been working hard with Worldwide Vets and Homeless World to sterilize both owned and street animals. From early in the day until after dark, our job was to catch the animals and bring them in to be sterilized. That was oftentimes harder than it sounds.

After sterilization by Worldwide Vets, the animals that were not injured and requiring additional veterinary care were released back where they came from, or returned to their owners. Despite what many people think, a stray dog is not just a stray dog. They are a member of their community, and they have their place in the territory that they live. It is important for both the animals and the people who live around them to get them back where they came from, so long as their location does not present a danger to their wellbeing.

This guy fast became a favorite of the vet team who was working at the base by his gentle demeanor and happy attitude. He was always smiling and is just a sweet boy. When we took him off the streets to neuter him, the locals were yelling and protesting his removal until Marina assured them that he would be back, and we were doing something that would make his life better for the long run. He walked out on a leash, put up no resistance, and was just a sweet gentle soul from the beginning.

Three days later, and we were true to our word in bringing him back. When Marina and I were carrying him back in his crate, people followed us and a child even called his name. They truly were happy to see him back where he came from, and it built trust in our intentions so when we come back to do it again, they will receive us positively.

This is why TNSR is so important for the animals out there. By returning these animals to a safe environment, we reduce the shelter population, enable a positive mental and physical outcome for the animals, and allow the people to continue to enjoy them. It is much better to allow these animals to live their lives where they are comfortable, cared for, and stress free rather than to cast them into shelters for the rest of their lives.

Your donations allow us to participate in these programs. We do not receive grants or assistance financially from other groups or organizations for most of the work we do. All donations are fully tax deductible and you will receive a letter for your taxes. Please consider GARR as a recipient of your generosity. The animals will thank you for it as we continue to help them.....

We are Global Animal Rescue And Response, and helping those in need is what we do.

www.globalanimalrescueandresponse.org/donate

PayPal- [email protected]

PrivatBank- 4149609051947721

Venmo- garrdonations

#WeStandWithUkraine

#ukraine #dogs #dog #dogsofinstagram #dogslife #dogstagram #puppy #puppies #puppiesofinstagram #puppylove #cats #cat #kittens #kitten #catsofinstagram #animalrescue #animals #Compassion #charity #helpingothers #odessa #kherson #kharkiv #kyiv #dnipro #dogsoffacebook #animallover #helping #caring

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2 days ago
TOTAL NUMBER OF ANIMALS STERILIZED WAS 580!!!! Thats with 1 1/2 days of the van being down for maintenance. 

THIS IS WHAT YOUR DONATIONS ALLOW US TO ACCOMPLISH FOR THE ANIMALS!!!!

We are Global Animal Rescue And Response, and helping those in need is what we do.

www.globalanimalrescueandresponse.org/donate

PayPal- Garrdonations@gmail.com

PrivatBank- 4149609051947721

Venmo- garrdonations

#WeStandWithUkraine 

#Ukraine #dogs  #dog #dogsofinstagram #dogslife #dogstagram #puppy #puppies #puppiesofinstagram #puppylove  #cats #cat #kittens #kitten #catsofinstagram #animalrescue #animals #Compassion #charity #helpingothers #Odessa  #Kherson #kharkiv #kyiv #dnipro  #dogsoffacebook #animallover  #Helping  #caring

TOTAL NUMBER OF ANIMALS STERILIZED WAS 580!!!! That's with 1 1/2 days of the van being down for maintenance.

THIS IS WHAT YOUR DONATIONS ALLOW US TO ACCOMPLISH FOR THE ANIMALS!!!!

We are Global Animal Rescue And Response, and helping those in need is what we do.

www.globalanimalrescueandresponse.org/donate

PayPal- [email protected]

PrivatBank- 4149609051947721

Venmo- garrdonations

#WeStandWithUkraine

#Ukraine #dogs #dog #dogsofinstagram #dogslife #dogstagram #puppy #puppies #puppiesofinstagram #puppylove #cats #cat #kittens #kitten #catsofinstagram #animalrescue #animals #Compassion #charity #helpingothers #Odessa #Kherson #kharkiv #kyiv #dnipro #dogsoffacebook #animallover #Helping #caring
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