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​GCAC's mission is to reduce the suffering of Georgia's dogs and horses caused by homelessness, cruelty & neglect. We:
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Engage a team of professional lobbyists to influence public policy through Georgia State Legislature.​
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Educate the public on how to be responsible pet owners.
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Spread awareness of the homeless animal crisis and the need to spay/neuter.
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Encourage individuals to advocate for pets at the local and state levels.
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​GCAC believes that overbreeding and lack of spayneuter have caused an overpopulation and we believe that overpopulation is the primary cause of the rampant neglect and cruelty we now see every day in Georgia.
GCAC believes fixing Georgia’s pet overpopulation problem requires a multi-pronged approach:
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Better animal law enforcement through training and education of ACOs and law enforcement on “the Link”* and state animal cruelty statutes,
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Increased access to low cost spay/neuter and veterinary services for low income and rural communities,
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Removal of breeding loopholes in Georgia’s state pet dealer statutes,
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Humane education of Georgia’s young people,
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Local ordinances that are easily enforced, ban tethering/chaining of dogs, and encourage spay/neuter, and
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Increased access to resources such as food and supplies for owners who want to keep their pets out of shelters but are experiencing financial difficulties.
