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?
Explore GAAA's published Candidate Survey responses, participation records, and Animal Welfare Candidate Pledge for the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners District 2 and District 4 races.
Benjamin Culberson submitted a Candidate Survey response on August 21, 2026, and signed the Animal Welfare Candidate Pledge on September 11, 2026. Review the records for all four candidates in the Election Hub.
What's New
Explore GAAA's recent reporting, council updates, and ongoing animal welfare work in Gwinnett County.
A Commissioner Requested the County's Position in Writing. Where Is It?
Read GAAA's account of public-records requests concerning a commissioner's request for the county's written position, including what was produced, what was withheld, and the questions that remain unanswered.
Read the Article →Gwinnett Restructures the Animal Advisory Council
On August 4, 2026, the Board of Commissioners replaced the former seven-member Council with a five-member structure. Learn about the membership changes, GAAA's concerns, and where to find official meeting information.
Read the Council Update →Explore Our New Blog
Our blog brings together animal welfare reporting, advocacy updates, commentary, and resources. Read the three-part Human Problem series, our public-records article, and more.
Explore the Blog →From the GAAA Blog
Explore articles about animal welfare, public accountability, and the issues affecting animals and residents in Gwinnett County.
The Human Problem: Who Is Responsible for Gwinnett's Animal Welfare Crisis?
Part 1 examines shared responsibility for pet overpopulation and animal welfare, including the roles of pet owners, residents, shelter leadership, and county government.
Read Part 1 →The County Can Only Do So Much: A Question of Resources and Priorities
Part 2 explores the questions surrounding available resources, community participation, and county decisions affecting animal welfare.
Read Part 2 →The County Doesn't Have the Money: A Question of Priorities
Part 3 examines questions about funding, prevention, shelter infrastructure, and long-term animal welfare priorities.
Read Part 3 →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.
Animal Advisory Council Action
Read GAAA's requested changes to the Animal Advisory Council and access information about contacting the Board of Commissioners.
View the Action Page →Independent Oversight Petition
Read the community petition concerning independent oversight, transparency, and animal welfare improvements.
View the Petition →Join Our Advocacy Team
Learn about opportunities to 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.
