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Founders Amanda Knoll & Marci McGraw responded to the need for an organization to get to the root of the unwanted pet
population in Greene County. GCARES primary goal is to reduce the number of animals euthanized in each year because
no-kill shelters are full and there are not the number of homes available for all of the animals born in Greene County.
"We came to the realization that we can either spend all our time and resources removing animals from the pound and
transporting them to other rescues and shelters; or we can direct our efforts to reduce the number of animals impounded by
providing the finances and knowledge to current pet owners about spay and neuter options, as well as other behavior issues
that lead to impoundments.
We wholeheartedly support the efforts of other organizations that are actively working to rescue these unwanted animals
from the pound and are hopeful that GCARES success will reduce the number of animals impounded.
"After coming to the conclusion that animals not even born today are at risk to be euthanized in the months to come as
unwanted pets it was obvious that changes had to be made in the accountability of local pet owners and backyard breeders."
Reducing animal overpopulation is a win-win situation, people can manage less animals better and provide a better quality of
life. It also saves the municipalities thousands of dollars that can be redirected to positive programs.
GCARES community-based program is not designed to simply rescue the animals in the pounds from euthanasia, but to
reduce the number of unwanted animals in the community all together.
We need volunteers, donations, and foster homes, but MOST OF ALL WE NEED the community to get their animals spayed and
neutered. There is no shortages of animals in the area, in the state, or in the country. Four million unwanted animals will be
born in the coming year in the United States. If you have made the choice to bring a new animal into your family PLEASE
contact us as we have many resources to both mix and purebred puppies, dogs, kittens, and cats that are healthy, vaccinated,
altered, and in most cases have basic training.
Adoption fees are $75-$100 for dogs and $50 for cats.
Our Animals Available for adoption are posted on Petfinder.com
Please understand that while we are working towards a day when there is a forever home for every animal born, each
unwanted litter only adds strain to efforts.
PLEASE SPAY/NUETER YOUR PETS!!
population in Greene County. GCARES primary goal is to reduce the number of animals euthanized in each year because
no-kill shelters are full and there are not the number of homes available for all of the animals born in Greene County.
"We came to the realization that we can either spend all our time and resources removing animals from the pound and
transporting them to other rescues and shelters; or we can direct our efforts to reduce the number of animals impounded by
providing the finances and knowledge to current pet owners about spay and neuter options, as well as other behavior issues
that lead to impoundments.
We wholeheartedly support the efforts of other organizations that are actively working to rescue these unwanted animals
from the pound and are hopeful that GCARES success will reduce the number of animals impounded.
"After coming to the conclusion that animals not even born today are at risk to be euthanized in the months to come as
unwanted pets it was obvious that changes had to be made in the accountability of local pet owners and backyard breeders."
Reducing animal overpopulation is a win-win situation, people can manage less animals better and provide a better quality of
life. It also saves the municipalities thousands of dollars that can be redirected to positive programs.
GCARES community-based program is not designed to simply rescue the animals in the pounds from euthanasia, but to
reduce the number of unwanted animals in the community all together.
We need volunteers, donations, and foster homes, but MOST OF ALL WE NEED the community to get their animals spayed and
neutered. There is no shortages of animals in the area, in the state, or in the country. Four million unwanted animals will be
born in the coming year in the United States. If you have made the choice to bring a new animal into your family PLEASE
contact us as we have many resources to both mix and purebred puppies, dogs, kittens, and cats that are healthy, vaccinated,
altered, and in most cases have basic training.
Adoption fees are $75-$100 for dogs and $50 for cats.
Our Animals Available for adoption are posted on Petfinder.com
Please understand that while we are working towards a day when there is a forever home for every animal born, each
unwanted litter only adds strain to efforts.
PLEASE SPAY/NUETER YOUR PETS!!
About GCARES
| OUR GOALS With your support, we hope to continue to do the following: Promote spaying and neutering programs. GCARES does not have its own spaying and neutering clinic however, we work closely with local veterinarians and the Animal Protective League Clinic to offer spay and neuter assistance. GCARES can provide transportation to those who are unable to get their animals to the vet. Four to six million pets are euthanized in America each year due to overpopulation and lack of proper homes...we hope that with a strong spay/neuter program, we can lower these numbers and save precious lives. As funding is available GCARES provides low cost or freewill donation spaying and neutering to animals in Greene County. To date 100 animals have been spayed/neutered in Greene County since the first of this year. This number represents thousands of animals that will not be brought into this community to end up homeless. Though there are still a number of animals that need homes from time to time, reducing unwanted litters makes the decreased number much more manageable. Community Outreach Programs. GCARES is proud to be able to offer resources to citizens in Greene County that need assistance to care for their animals. Items such as food, collars, doghouses, flea preventative, ect.. are available through GCARES when it is assessed that the inability to pay is hindering proper care for a loved and desired companion animal. Each community program is assessed on a case by case basis and subject to availability of funds and donated items. Abuse/Neglect Investigations. GCARES currently works with local municipalities, law enforcement agencies, animal control officers, Department of Agriculture investigators, as well as sponsors two volunteers who are trained humane investigators. Educate. We are passionate about sharing our experience and knowledge with the local communities. With public outreach, we hope to educate both children and adults alike in proper pet care and humane treatment of all animals. If you would like us to speak at your school, business, or group meeting, please contact us! Rescue animals and provide loving foster and permanent homes. GCARES home fosters all the animals that are for adoption from our organization. We also work with local and national rescue organizations to rescue and place animals in the care of loving foster families until we are able to place them in their permanent homes. Effect positive change. We seek to ensure that local ordinances and regulations are the most favorable possible for the welfare of animals. |
| A Note From the Founders of GCARES |
| Top 5 Myths about GCARES 5. The office on Main St is GCARES office or shelter. Actually the office on Main St is where co-founder Amanda Knoll runs her agriculture based consulting business. GCARES is lucky to be able to use the office from time to time but the staff there is not affiliated with GCARES. 4.GCARES has a shelter where all the animals are housed. GCARES has no shelter, all animals are home fostered by volunteer members. 3. GCARES can take any animal that you no longer want. The sad truth is we receive dozens of phone calls each week about unwanted animals, if we have room in foster care we will take any animal that needs help, but we often have no openings and our hands are tied. 2. If GCARES cannot take my animal letting it go free is the best thing for it. FALSE- Turning a domestic dog or cat free almost always ends in tragedy. Folks in the county are over run by dumped animals and predators and disease will kill nearly all litters that are "dumped". If you cannot find a home for your unwanted animal, you may surrender the animal to the White Hall or Roodhouse animal control, or the county pound. Though the animal may be put to sleep, it is a more humane ending than it dying of starvation, being hit by a car, shot by landowner, or suffer from disease, not to mention that its need to be loved will never be met alone in the wild. Domesticated animals do not belong on their own! 1. GCARES is GOVERNMENT FUNDED. GCARES Must raise the funds needed to operate its spay/neuter programs as well as other programs. GCARES does not receive any monies from the State or federal government. GCARES must have the financial support of the community to continue its efforts. Donations of dog and cat food, doghouses, pet carriers, and of course cash are needed at all times. Click the HELP NOW link below to help! HELP NOW |