Georgia Animal Rescue and Defence, Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)3 / 509(a)2 licensed animal shelter located in Pembroke, GA and serves Bryan County and outlying areas. GARD was founded by, and is now directed by Joy Bohannon, JoAnne Bohannon and Philip Rutherford. Having recently relocated here from Vermont, where low-cost spay/neuter clinics have been in existence for years and euthanasia is no longer a necessity in animal population control, we became aware of the outstanding need in this area by the over abundance of feral and homeless domestic animals. We initiated efforts to feed, vet, and place numerous animals in our immediate locale. Our endeavors have expanded in response to the overwhelming needs of the homeless and neglected, and have necessitated our relocating to a property suited to the establishment of a no-kill shelter which will eventually host a low-cost spay/neuter clinic.
Just a word about our name. A number of people have generously offered to "correct" our spelling of the word defence. This is not a typo, but a preference for the British variant of the more traditional spelling of defense.
COME SEE US AT THE PETSUPERMARKET ON ABERCORN IN SAVANNAH ACROSS FROM THE OGLETHORPE MALL EVERY SATURDAY FROM NOON TO 5:00 (Located in Chatham Plaza with Linens-n-Things, Ross, and World Market)!
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GARD just took in 5 adult Shih-Tzu dogs that belonged to a breeder who sold the puppies at a local flea market and was going out of business. As you can see, these dog have been neglected. Surprisingly, they are very trusting and sweet despite their miserable condition. Please click here to help...
