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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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Wog Dog Update (October 2026)

Our boy is doing very well in his foster home. Thriving might be the appropriate word to describe how he is doing. He is healthy, happily surrounded by other dogs, receiving vet care, and well on his way to being able to leave Ukraine. He has his regular walks and is living a life that is much better and safer than he was at the Wog. He was absolutely loved and adored at the Wog, but the engagement and enrichment he needed was not a constant presence.

As winter is approaching, his coat is filling in and he has a nice Wog Dog Bed to sleep on inside each night. His Wog Dog House has been dramatically upgraded to luxury conditions compared to where he was, and he has a regular diet of quality food to keep his stomach filled. We are looking forward to being reunited with our boy and to carry him onto the next steps in the journey he is on.

We still need help with his vet bills that totaled just under 23,000UAH for his initial health issues. We are just over halfway to that mark. You can donate on either our website or our Zeffy fundraiser page. All donations are tax deductible as we are a 501c3 registered charity.

Thank you all and we are getting closer to seeing him again and share with you some STOMP STOMP STOMP...

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
📧 Zeffy Donations: tinyurl.com/GARRescue
📱 Venmo Donations: @garrdonations
🏦 Zelle: garrdonations@gmail.com

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