MISSION STATEMENT

To provide a facility and service for the community, where lost pets, stray and injured animals can be sheltered and receive veterinary care until they are reclaimed or evaluated and re-homed.

We will seek foster homes and permanent placement for unclaimed pets through our adoption program and humanely euthanize those that are critically injured, untreatable, or unadoptable.

We will provide counseling and training necessary to assure a good adoption experience and proper care of the animal.

Grosse Pointe Animal Adoption Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and state-licensed animal protection facility. GPAAS is the only state-licensed animal shelter serving all The Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods. For more information about our 501(c)3 non-profit tax filing visit our GuideStar profile.

GPAAS was founded in 1991.
Incorporated as an official 501(c)3 in 1996.
GPAAS has found adoptive homes for about 8,000 rescued animals
We have sheltered over 4,000 animals from the municipalities we serve since the opening of our original intake facility in March 2012.
The original location still serves as a state-licensed animal protection intake facility for unvaccinated stray pets found by local public safety departments.

ALMOST ALL OF THE ANIMALS THAT COME TO GPAAS ARE STRAYS

Only 30% of strays are reclaimed by their owners.
The other 70% are evaluated, vaccinated, spayed or neutered, treated medically if necessary, and then placed for adoption.
We find homes for 400-500 animals a year.

“Hopefully I’ll leave the world a little better than I came into it.”

THOMAS A. MACKEY & the GROSSE POINTE ANIMAL ADOPTION SOCIETY

Thomas A. Mackey was one of the most transformative benefactors in the history of the Grosse Pointe Animal Adoption Society. A longtime resident of Grosse Pointe Farms and dedicated animal advocate, his philanthropic support was instrumental in securing a permanent adoption home for the organization.

Namesake Facility: Mackey provided the vital funding that enabled GPAAS to open its permanent shelter facility in 2020 on Harper Avenue in Harper Woods, officially named the Thomas A. Mackey Animal Adoption Center.

Impact on Operations: Prior to the center's opening, GPAAS operated largely through foster networks and its intake facility. The 4,700-square-foot Mackey Adoption Center expanded the organization's capacity to shelter, medically treat, evaluate, and adopt out hundreds of dogs and cats each year across the Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods.

Lasting Legacy: In recognition of his foundational support and enduring impact on local animal rescue, Mackey is honored posthumously as an Honorary Executive Committee Member by GPAAS. Following his passing in 2022, memorial donations were directed to GPAAS to continue supporting the rescue work and shelter operations he made possible.

From Rock n’ Roll to Barks n’ Meows

Before GPAAS opened their doors to their new Thomas A. Mackey Adoption Center in 2020, the 4,700 square foot building was home to another loud tenant during the building’s earlier days: “The Hideout.” Many remember The Hideout as a place where local music artists debuted their new songs for appreciative audiences. Bob Seger, Glenn Frey, Suzi Quatro, and the MC5 were regular performers. One of the murals in our TMAAC lobby is a wall-sized homage to the building’s earlier days.

THE BARBARA N. WEISS ANIMAL PROTECTION FACILITY

Barbara N. Weiss was a dedicated philanthropist, animal advocate, and lifelong friend to the Grosse Pointe Animal Adoption Society (GPAAS). A resident of Grosse Pointe Farms, Weiss devoted significant passion and resources toward improving the welfare of homeless, neglected, and displaced companion animals throughout the Pointes and neighboring communities.

Her profound commitment to animal welfare became a cornerstone of GPAAS’s operational growth, culminating in the establishment and naming of the Barbara N. Weiss Animal Protection Facility. As GPAAS expanded its shelter intake, veterinary care, and adoption operations, Weiss’s enduring legacy provided the foundation for a permanent, modern sanctuary dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of pets in need.

Recognized posthumously by the organization’s leadership and community, Barbara N. Weiss remains integral to GPAAS’s identity, with her vision continuing to safeguard local animals and connect them with loving families.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Corinne Martin President Martha Schroeder Vice President Emily Simaika Secretary Shareef Simaika Treasurer Connie Parmenter Director Lashawn Farago Human Resources Mary Naz Insurance ‍

ADVISORS
Veterinarians David Balaj DVM Stephanie Dexter DVM Nancy Pillsbury DVM Jennifer Khalifah DVM Legal Michael Hale S. Gary Spicer, Sr. (Honorary) Accounting‍ ‍Tony Zoia

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Anthony Chubb
William Gough
Lynn G. Schneider

Honorary Executive Committee Members Thomas A. Mackey (Posthumous) William C. Rands III (Posthumous) Barbara N. Weiss (Posthumous)