Programs

Foster-to-Adopt Program

Therapy Dog Training Program

Objective: Train rescue dogs to become therapy dogs for hospitals, nursing homes, and schools. Description: Partner with local therapy dog training organizations to provide specialized training for rescue dogs. Once certified, these dogs can bring comfort and joy to individuals in need.

4. Rural Rescue Outreach

Objective: Extend rescue efforts to rural areas with limited access to animal welfare resources. Description: Establish partnerships with rural shelters and community organizations to rescue dogs from underserved areas. Provide transportation, medical care, and rehoming services.

5. Pawsitive Education Program

Objective: Educate the community about responsible pet ownership and the importance of adoption. Description: Organize workshops, school programs, and community events to raise awareness about animal welfare. Include interactive activities, guest speakers, and educational materials.

6. Behavioral Rehabilitation Center

Objective: Help dogs with behavioral issues become adoptable. Description: Set up a dedicated center for behavioral rehabilitation, offering specialized training and therapy for dogs with fear, anxiety, or aggression. Partner with professional trainers and behaviorists to provide individualized care.

7. Spay/Neuter Initiative

Objective: Reduce pet overpopulation through spaying and neutering. Description: Launch a low-cost or free spay/neuter program for pet owners in the community. Partner with local veterinary clinics to offer regular spay/neuter clinics and educational outreach.

Pet Pantry Program

Objective: Support pet owners in need by providing pet food and supplies. Description: Establish a pet pantry to distribute food, supplies, and resources to pet owners facing financial hardship. Offer regular distribution events and collaborate with local food banks and community organizations.

9. Rescue Transport Network

Objective: Facilitate the transfer of dogs from overcrowded shelters to areas with higher adoption rates. Description: Create a network of volunteers and partner organizations to transport dogs from high-kill shelters to rescue groups or shelters with available space. Ensure safe and comfortable transport conditions.

10. Adoption Ambassador Program

Objective: Empower volunteers to promote adoptable dogs and facilitate adoptions. Description: Train dedicated volunteers to act as adoption ambassadors, promoting adoptable dogs through social media, community events, and personal networks. Provide them with the tools and resources to facilitate successful adoptions.

G&C’s Advocacy and Rescue Corporation is doing some powerful work at the intersection of animal welfare and human services. Here’s a breakdown of their key programs:

🐾 Core Animal Welfare Programs

  • Foster-to-Adopt: Offers families a trial period with a dog before committing to adoption—boosts successful placements and reduces returns.
  • Senior Dog Sanctuary: Provides lifelong care for senior dogs with tailored medical and enrichment support.
  • Behavioral Rehabilitation: Helps dogs with fear, anxiety, or aggression through specialized training and therapy.
  • Rural Rescue Outreach: Partners with underserved rural shelters to provide medical care, transport, and adoption pathways.
  • Spay/Neuter Initiative: Offers low-cost clinics to reduce overpopulation and improve pet health.
  • Pet Pantry Program: Distributes food and supplies to pet owners in financial hardship.
  • Rescue Transport Network: Moves dogs from overcrowded shelters to adoption-ready destinations.
  • Adoption Ambassador Program: Empowers volunteers to promote and place adoptable dogs via outreach and social media.

💙 Integrated Human-Animal Services

  • Compassion Without Borders: Flagship initiative combining trauma-informed care for both rescued animals and vulnerable people. Includes:
    • Pet-friendly emergency support hubs
    • Animal-assisted therapy for youth, survivors, and unhoused individuals
    • Volunteer engagement and job training in rescue work
    • Access to veterinary care and human basic needs

🧠 Therapy & Education Programs

  • Therapy Dog Training: Prepares rescue dogs to serve in schools, hospitals, and crisis centers.
  • Pawsitive Education: Workshops and outreach on pet care, compassion, and responsible ownership.

📈 Community & Strategic Impact

  • Outreach Events: Mobile units deliver supplies, education, and services to underserved communities.
  • Data & Evaluation Systems: Tracks outcomes to demonstrate impact and refine services.
  • Grant-Funded Growth: Partners with foundations like Richard Reed and Bank of America to fund scalable, holistic models.

OTHER PROGRAMS

foster youth therapy dog program

project purple paws ; support for survivors of domestic violence

post release support for offenders who want to put their skills and certifications that they earned while serving their sentence to good use and help save lives