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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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When Kindness & Patience Is Used For A Scared & Dumped Puppy (12 August 2026)

Lisa from Worldwide Vets and I had several reports and requests for help regarding a puppy that had been dumped along the road in the middle of nowhere. We drove by a few times during the day with no luck seeing her, and on our last pass by I caught a glimpse of her in the rearview mirror as we drove past. Where she was her life was alone and uncertain when it came to food and care. Maybe a kind soul would feed her, and maybe she would starve. Maybe she would also be hit by a car with no one to help her afterwards.

Irrespective of what might have happened to her in the future, we decided she was NOT going to stay there and that she had to be rescued. There was clearly a trust issue with her from past abuse and then being dumped. I did not want to dart her because the vegetation was so dense that she could just disappear. It was also evident that she WANTED to trust this guy who showed up tossing her treats and giving her water. Then she DID trust the woman who spoke to her softly in a familiar language. Because of that trust, I was able to instruct Lisa on exactly how to get the leash over her head without completely scaring her.

The leash went on and while she was scared and screaming in fear, she calmed down quickly when she realized the hands touching her were not ones that would hurt her. It was dually agreed that she was NOT coming back to the side of the road. We ultimately released her after her spay with Worldwide Vets at an agricultural facility with a few other dogs we sterilized that are well cared for and two cats. She was so relieved to be safe and immediately just wanted to play with them all, including the kitten......

These are the days and the endings to them we love to see unfold.

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

🙏 Every donation makes a life-saving difference.
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