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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.
FAQ
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.
Van Repair Update (24 April 2026)
This is how our engine sits now. It is in pieces and slowly being repaired so we can get back to the focus of saving lives. What you see here is just part of our engine that is being worked on. The other parts have been sent off now that the upper half is back in an effort to free all of the coolant passages from the stop leak that was put into the motor. (We did not put it in)
The Bi-Turbo had to be rebuilt as there were some issues from the engine being run hot. New bearings, seals, and internals were replaced on both spools and now there will not be any turbo leaking. That will give us the added security that when we need to get out of somewhere we can do it reliably and with a little bit of speed.
More importantly, the entire head was rebuilt and had to be machined due to heat warping. The valves are being replaced, as are the valve guides, valve seals, and the head gasket itself. New head bolts will be installed. You can see the leftover residue from the stop leak on the video which was found to have clogged the coolant passages in the upper and lower block. Those are going to have to be cleaned with a special solution to dissolve the hardened solution that is still inside the motor itself once it is put back together.
Next is the lower block and that is being done now that the top end is back. The same process will happen where it will be gone through and what needs replaced will be replaced. Thankfully, the rods and pistons are intact, as is the oil pump and pickup assembly. We are hoping this is just going to be a matter of getting all of the residual hardened stop leak out and checking all of the tolerances.
The unknown right now is the heater core. There was not heat in the van on the way from Warsaw, which is indicative of a clogged heater core. If that is the case, the entire dash assembly will have to come out to get to it, adding another 2-3 days to this repair. If that is the case, we will be into the beginning of May when we get the van back, and we will lose close to three weeks of time getting this dealt with.
Our biggest concern is the cost. This was not at all what we expected this trip and we were blindsided by the repairs that were done on the van while we were back in the US. We really need your help to ensure we get this up and running so we can get back to the field and keep saving lives. In the meantime, all we can do is wait since this is completely out of our hands.
Waiting is the hardest part knowing that there is such a need for us out there right now......
We are Global Animal Rescue And Response and helping those in need is what we do.
🙏 Every donation makes a life-saving difference.
🔗 Donate: www.globalanimalrescueandresponse.org/donate
📧 PayPal: www.paypal.me/Garrdonations
📱 Venmo: @garrdonations
🏦 IBAN: UA08 305299 0262 0364 0096 8743337
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Video Update Coming
We are halfway through this painful repair process. I'll put up a video later tonight or tomorrow morning. It's slowly coming together, but there's still a lot that needs done.
We just want to get out to the field for the animals
We are Global Animal Rescue And Response and helping those in need is what we do.
🙏 Every donation makes a life-saving difference.
🔗 Donate: www.globalanimalrescueandresponse.org/donate
📧 PayPal: www.paypal.me/Garrdonations
📱 Venmo: @garrdonations
🏦 IBAN: UA08 305299 0262 0364 0096 8743337
#WeStandWithUkraine
#Ukraine #dogs #dog #dogsofinstagram #puppy #puppies #puppiesofinstagram #puppylove #cats #cat #kittens #kitten #catsofinstagram #animalrescue #animals #Compassion #charity #Odessa #Kherson #kharkiv #kyiv #dnipro #animallover #fundraiser #Sprinter #mechanic