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.
What's New
Stay informed about our latest advocacy efforts, research, meetings, and opportunities to help improve animal welfare in Gwinnett County. (Updated July 21, 2026)
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 →Special Council Meeting – September 3
The Animal Advisory Council will hold a special meeting to discuss important animal welfare proposals, including retail pet sales and recommendations for the County's FY2027 budget.
RSVP Here →Reserve Your GAAA T-Shirt by July 24
Show your support for better animal welfare in Gwinnett County. Reserve your Gwinnett Animal Advocacy Alliance t-shirt by July 24 to be included in our first group order.
Reserve Your Shirt →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.
Contact County Leadership
Help elected officials hear that animal welfare matters to Gwinnett residents.
Learn More →Volunteer at the Shelter
Support shelter animals through volunteering and community engagement.
Learn More →Join Our Advocacy Team
Help with outreach, research, public records, education, and advocacy efforts.
Learn More →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.