Faqs
How can I adopt a pet?
GPAAS requires that all potential adopters complete an Adoption Application. They are then interviewed by an adoption counselor to determine their compatibility with the pet they wish to adopt, or to suggest types of pets that would work well for their living environment.
What types of pets does GPAAS have for adoption?
GPAAS places indoor, family companion pets only with appropriate temperament. These pets include dogs, cats, bunnies, guinea pigs and birds.
Will I be able to take home a pet on the day of the adoption?
It depends on the pet selected. Most pets have completed their veterinary care and if approved for adoption, the pet can go home that day.
Where do the pets for adoption come from?
GPAAS has a variety of pets, some owner relinquishments, some strays found by residents of the community, and many are unclaimed animals from our Animal Protection Facility.
What kinds of volunteer help does GPAAS need and how can I volunteer to help?
GPAAS still needs foster home providers and always seeks those willing to foster pets in need. Other assistance includes special projects, fundraising, helping at our Animal Protection Facility as well as the Adoption Center, dog walking as well as play time and other animal enrichments are all very valuable.
We recommend that you visit us during business hours and discuss the possibilities. You can obtain a volunteer application there, or download here.
GPAAS requires that all potential adopters complete an Adoption Application. They are then interviewed by an adoption counselor to determine their compatibility with the pet they wish to adopt, or to suggest types of pets that would work well for their living environment.
What types of pets does GPAAS have for adoption?
GPAAS places indoor, family companion pets only with appropriate temperament. These pets include dogs, cats, bunnies, guinea pigs and birds.
Will I be able to take home a pet on the day of the adoption?
It depends on the pet selected. Most pets have completed their veterinary care and if approved for adoption, the pet can go home that day.
Where do the pets for adoption come from?
GPAAS has a variety of pets, some owner relinquishments, some strays found by residents of the community, and many are unclaimed animals from our Animal Protection Facility.
What kinds of volunteer help does GPAAS need and how can I volunteer to help?
GPAAS still needs foster home providers and always seeks those willing to foster pets in need. Other assistance includes special projects, fundraising, helping at our Animal Protection Facility as well as the Adoption Center, dog walking as well as play time and other animal enrichments are all very valuable.
We recommend that you visit us during business hours and discuss the possibilities. You can obtain a volunteer application there, or download here.
More Faqs
- There are typically 50 to 60 pets in foster care
- More than 6,500 pets have been assisted in finding permanent homes since 1997
- GPAAS has over 150 volunteers
- Only one paid administrator in the organization
- Twice monthly adoptions held at the Services for Older Citizens (SOC) Center
- GPAAS rescues and adopts out a great variety of dogs, cats and other pets. All our animals are spayed/neutered with complete veterinary care. We utilize a home based fostering system rather than a shelter for the majority of our animals. We assist owners with placement of their pets in need of adoption.