GFAS News/Events
Articles – Press Releases
Annual GFAS Carole Noon Award for Sanctuary Excellence
Upcoming Conferences – Past Conferences
Photo by Janice Clark, PAWS
GFAS actively seeks opportunities to highlight legitimate and outstanding sanctuaries around the globe, bringing animal sanctuaries to the attention of the general public, funders and the greater animal protection field. GFAS also educates on issues critical to sanctuaries such as the causes and conditions of displaced animals and the compelling need for sanctuaries.
Articles
Encyclopedia Britannica’s Advocacy for Animals
GFAS Salutes: Pan African Sanctuary Alliance
October 23rd, 2009
Encyclopedia Britannica’s Advocacy for Animals
GFAS Salutes: Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary: A Place of Healing
October 22nd, 2009
Encyclopedia Britannica’s Advocacy for Animals
GFAS Salutes: Habitat for Horses: Sanctuaries Encourage Law Enforcement
October 21st, 2009
Encyclopedia Britannica’s Advocacy for Animals
GFAS Salutes: Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation: Back to the Wild or Home at Last
October 20th, 2009
Encyclopedia Britannica’s Advocacy for Animals
GFAS Salutes: The Oasis Sanctuary in Arizona: Changing the Paradigm
October 19th, 2009
horsetalkTM
Accreditation move “turning point” for equine welfare
April 15, 2009
Encyclopedia Britannica’s Advocacy for Animals
Helping Sanctuaries Help Animals: Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
October 13th, 2008
Glen Ellen Vocational Academy in California is Accredited by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
May 16, 2012
Wild Futures Monkey Sanctuary First in Europe to Earn Accreditation from Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
May 16, 2012
Equine Rescue and Adoption Foundation in Florida is Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
May 11, 2012
Evelyn Alexander Home for Animals in Virginia is Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
May 11, 2012
Sundown Horse Shelter in Minnesota is Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
May 4, 2012
Sunkissed Acres Rescue and Retirement in Georgia is Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
May 3, 2012
True Innocents Equine Rescue in California is Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
April 17, 2012
Speak Up For Horses in Kentucky is Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
April 12, 2012
Racer Placers in Wisconsin is Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
March 27, 2012
Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center in Colorado is Accredited by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
March 22, 2012
Peaceful Acres Horses in New York is Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
March 22, 2012
Old Friends Equine in Kentucky is Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
March 22, 2012
Midwest Horse Welfare Foundation in Wisconsin is Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
March 20, 2012
Longhopes Donkey Shelter in Colorado is Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
March 19, 2012
Primate Rescue Center in Kentucky is Accredited by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
March 16, 2012
Lifesavers Wild Horse Rescue in California is Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
March 6, 2012
FalconRidge Equine Rescue in California is Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
March 5, 2012
Equine Outreach in Oregon is Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
March 2, 2012
Lions, Tigers and Bears in California is Accredited by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
March 2, 2012
Chimps Inc. in Oregon is Accredited by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
March 1, 2012
Chimp Haven in Louisiana is Accredited by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
February 29, 2012
Blue Apple Ranch in California is Accredited by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
February 20, 2012
Healing Hearts Equine Rescue in North Carolina is Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
February 7, 2012
Strawberry Mountain Mustangs in Orgeon is Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
February 2, 2012
Horse Helpers of the High Country (Horse Helpers Inc.) is Verified in North Carolina by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
February 1, 2012
Fauna Foundation is the first GFAS Accredited Sanctuary in Canada
January 28, 2012
Race 2 Ring in North Carolina Earns GFAS Verification
January 25, 2012
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue in Virginia Earns GFAS Verification
January 25, 2012
Center for Great Apes in Florida Earns GFAS Accreditation
January 13, 2012
Bat World Sanctuary, Inc. in Texas Earns GFAS Verification
December 21, 2011
American Crocodile Education Sanctuary in Belize Earns GFAS Verification
December 19, 2011
Zoo Ave: First GFAS Accreditation in Costa Rica
Zoo Ave: First GFAS Accreditation in Costa Rica – Press Release in Spanish
December 12, 2011
2011 Carole Noon Award for Sanctuary Excellence Winner
December 9, 2011
In-Sync Exotics Earns GFAS Verification
December 8, 2011
Parrots-R-4Ever Avian Rescue and Sanctuary Earns GFAS Accreditation
December 1, 2011
Primarily Primates Earns GFAS Verification
December 6, 2011
FAZOONIC in Nicaragua Earns GFAS Verification – Press Release in English
FAZOONIC in Nicaragua Earns GFAS Verification – Press Release in Spanish
October 28, 2011
ARCAS Wildlife in Guatemala Earns GFAS Accreditation – Press Release in English
ARCAS Wildlife in Guatemala Earns GFAS Accreditation – Press Release in Spanish
October 27, 2011
Central Virginia Horse Rescue becomes GFAS Verified
November 1, 2011
Cozee Valee Rescue and Sanctuary becomes GFAS Verified
October 6, 2011
Rainbow Meadows Rescue and Retirement becomes first GFAS Verified Equine Rescue in Kansas
August 19, 2011
Horse Feathers Equine Rescue becomes first GFAS Verified Equine Rescue in Oklahoma
August 19, 2011
Zuma’s Rescue Ranch becomes GFAS Verified
September 13, 2011
Colorado Horse Rescue becomes GFAS Accredited
June 24, 2011
California Equine Retirement Foundation becomes GFAS Accredited
June 1, 2011
Dream Catcher Therapy Center and End of the Trail Rescue becomes GFAS Verified
March 29, 2011
2010 Carole Noon Award for Sanctuary Excellence Winner
December 6, 2010
Front Range Equine Rescue Receives First Colorado Equine Accreditation
November 11, 2010
Duchess Sanctuary Earns Accreditation from Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
August 20, 2010
Horse Harbor Foundation of Poulsbo becomes first GFAS accredited sanctuary on West Coast
May 4, 2010
Last Chance Corral is first GFAS equine verified sanctuary in Ohio
April 7, 2010
Linn County Animal Rescue becomes first Oregon sanctuary/rescue verified by GFAS
March 10, 2010
Equine Voices Rescue and Sanctuary becomes first GFAS equine accredited facility in AZ
March 8, 2010
GFAS Program Director Josephine Martell featured on Larry King Live, Animal Planet, and 20/20
March 4, 2010
Angel Acres Horse Haven Rescue is second equine sanctuary accredited by GFAS
January 8, 2010
GFAS Accredited Foster Parrots’ Co-Directors receive “Hero of the Year” Award at 2009 MSPCA-Angell Animal Hall of Fame Dinner
November 3, 2009
Habitat for Horses Becomes First Equine Sanctuary Accredited by GFAS
October 27, 2009
Global Accrediting Body Bestows Its First Award for Sanctuary Excellence to Save The Chimps
July 16, 2009
Celebrating the Life of a Remarkable Hero – Dr. Carole Noon
July 10, 2009
ASPCA Grants $10,000 to Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries for Equine Sanctuary Inspections
February 20, 2009
Awards
Annual GFAS Carole Noon Award for Sanctuary Excellence
Nominations are being solicited through the end of July, 2010.
Upcoming Conferences
Look for GFAS in 2012 at Expo, Homes for Horses conference, and Taking Action for Animals.
Photo by Michelle Riley
July 19-21, 2009
GFAS exhibited at Taking Action For Animals, Arlington, VA. GFAS also presented a workshop entitled “The Animal Sanctuary: Start one. Support One.” The presenters included the GFAS Board President, Adam Roberts; Board member Liz Ross; Matt Smith from Project Perry and the GFAS executive director. Matt Smith served as a wonderful example of the wisdom of obtaining a business education before starting a sanctuary, as well as interning with another sanctuary for a year prior to opening his own. His mentor sanctuary, Foster Parrots, was present and recognized also.
Photo by P. Finch
April 9-10, 2009
GFAS Executive Director Patty Finch was a presenter on two panels for The Homes for Horses Coalition Third Annual Conference held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Patty, along with Board Director Liz Ross, also conducted an evening training session for potential GFAS volunteers.
April 6-9, 2009
GFAS exhibited at Animal Care Expo, Las Vegas, Nevada. Board Director Liz Ross gave a presentation on GFAS at two EXPO workshops.
May 10, 2010
Homes for Horses Conference, Nashville, TN. PattyFinch spoke to attendees about the GFAS accreditation process, and a panel of funders explained why GFAS accreditation is important to foundations.
May 12, 2010
GFAS offered an all-day training for volunteers interested in serving as GFAS equine site visitors. Speakers included Beth DeCaprio, Founder, and Micheal Russell, DVM, of the Grace Foundation of Northern California; Kim Haddad, DVM and GFAS Board Member; and Dave Pauli of HSUS, as well as GFAS executive director Patty Finch. A warm welcome was given by Keith Dane, Director of Equine Protection for HSUS.
May 12-14, 2010
GFAS exhibit in Nashville, TN at the HSUS Expo
July 24-25, 2010
GFAS exhibited at Taking Action for Animals, Washington DC, and presented at one of the most highly attended workshops at the conference, addressing “From Captivity to Sanctuary”.
May 5, 2011
Homes for Horses Conference, Orlando, FL, Jeannine Alexander presented Grantwriting Tips to help equine rescues/sanctuaries avoid common grantwriting pitfalls and to help them think about their proposal from the point of view of the funder.
May 6, 2011
Animal Care EXPO, Orlando, FL, Jeannine Alexander co-presented “Raising the standards for Animal Rescues and Sanctuaries with GFAS Accreditation” with Karen Pomroy, Executive Director and Founder of Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary. Jeannine highlighted the Top Ten Reasons to become Accredited or Verified and explained the steps of the process. Karen shared her experience with the application process and how becoming Accredited has benefited Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary.