Every Animal Deserves a Voice
Gwinnett Animal Advocacy Alliance works to promote transparency, accountability, community engagement, and policies that improve animal welfare throughout Gwinnett County.
Where Do the Candidates Stand on Animal Welfare?
GAAA is asking candidates for the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners to go beyond campaign talking points and tell voters where they stand on the policies, oversight, funding and leadership decisions that directly affect animals across our county.
Follow the District 2 and District 4 races, review our Candidate Survey and Animal Welfare Candidate Pledge, and see candidate responses as they become available.
What's New
Stay informed about our latest advocacy efforts, research, meetings, and opportunities to help improve animal welfare in Gwinnett County. (Updated August 6, 2026)
Gwinnett Restructures the Animal Advisory Council
The Board of Commissioners dissolved the existing seven-member Council and replaced it with a five-member structure that eliminates guaranteed district representation and gives County administration a greater role in the Council’s membership and leadership.
Learn More & Take Action →May 2026 Enrichment Audit Released
Our independent forensic review analyzed documented staff enrichment for every dog housed during May 2026, providing the first comprehensive look at enrichment practices inside Gwinnett County Animal Shelter.
View the Findings →Help Provide Kuranda Beds in Aspen’s Memory
After losing her beloved yellow Lab, Aspen, one of our followers created a fundraiser to provide raised Kuranda beds for dogs at the Gwinnett Animal Shelter. Every donation helps give a shelter dog a more comfortable place to rest while waiting for a forever home.
Support the Fundraiser →Issues & Advocacy
We advocate for practical, evidence-based solutions that improve animal welfare, increase transparency, strengthen accountability, and support meaningful community engagement.
Managed Intake
Understanding intake restrictions, shelter capacity challenges, pet overpopulation, and their impact on animals and residents.
Learn More →Medical Care
Examining concerns involving delayed care, medical monitoring, documentation, and accountability.
Learn More →Camera Coverage
Advocating for public cameras to improve transparency, accountability, and public trust.
Learn More →Community Cats & TNR
Supporting humane, evidence-based approaches to managing community cat populations.
Learn More →Accessible Animal Services
Examining whether public shelter services are available when residents can reasonably use them.
Learn More →Volunteer Engagement
Addressing barriers to volunteering, public engagement, and lifesaving community support.
Learn More →Canine Enrichment
Examining whether dogs receive consistent staff enrichment, behavioral support, and meaningful documentation throughout their shelter stay.
Learn More →You Can Make a Difference
Every voice matters. Every action helps improve outcomes for animals in Gwinnett County.
Email the Commissioners
Ask the Board to restore district-based citizen representation and independent leadership to the Animal Advisory Council.
Take Action →Sign the Petition
Support independent oversight, stronger transparency measures, and meaningful improvements at Gwinnett Animal Welfare.
Sign the Petition →Join Our Advocacy Team
Help with outreach, research, public records, education, meeting attendance, and advocacy efforts.
Get Involved →We Are Their Voice.
The Gwinnett Animal Advocacy Alliance (GAAA) is a coalition of residents, volunteers, fosters, adopters, and concerned citizens committed to improving animal welfare in Gwinnett County.
Founded in 2024, GAAA was formed in response to growing concerns about the conditions, policies, and leadership decisions affecting animals within the Gwinnett County shelter system. We believe every animal deserves humane treatment, compassionate care, transparency, and the opportunity to leave the shelter alive whenever possible.
Our mission is to advocate for meaningful change through public awareness, community engagement, accountability, and responsible policy reform. We monitor shelter operations, raise concerns when problems arise, support lifesaving efforts, and encourage county leaders to prioritize the welfare of the animals entrusted to their care.
While we may not always agree with shelter leadership, our focus remains the same: ensuring that the voices of the animals are heard and that decisions are made in their best interest.
Because they cannot speak for themselves, we will.
