Change the story: A Campaign to Transform Animal Welfare
At Gigi’s, we’re committed to rewriting the future for homeless pets across America. Through Change the Story, we’re bringing critical resources and compassionate care to animals facing overwhelming odds—especially those in rural shelters where resources are scarce. Join #TeamGigis to give every dog a chance at a better story and a loving home.
Parvovirus can be a death sentence for dogs in most American shelters.
Diseases like parvovirus are devastating in shelters, especially those without veterinary resources. Our campaign addresses this urgent issue through:
- Gigi’s Rescue Veterinary Services: Launching affordable, low-cost vet care in rural and underserved areas.
- Life-Saving Treatments: Providing vaccinations and essential care to prevent and treat deadly diseases.
- Accessible Veterinary Resources: Expanding services to ensure more shelters have the tools to save lives.
With your support, we can make veterinary care accessible to shelters that lack critical resources.
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Dogs in rural shelters are in peril because care and shelter barely exist.
In many rural areas, shelters are overwhelmed, and access to care is minimal. We’re addressing this crisis through:
- Targeted Support for Rural Shelters: Focusing our outreach programs on rural communities to bring much-needed resources.
- Empowering Local Shelters: Helping shelters implement best practices for animal care, creating lasting impacts in rural areas.
- Building Networks of Support: Creating connections and resources that lift the burden from under-resourced shelters.
By supporting these shelters, we’re ensuring every dog receives the compassionate care they need, regardless of location.
Give to change the story today.
Your generous support makes it possible for us to continue improving the lives of shelter dogs™.
4 out of 5 dogs won't find vet care or adoption in rural county shelters.
Most dogs in rural shelters face a low chance of receiving veterinary care or finding a home. To change this, we’re advancing:
- Research and Innovation in Animal Welfare: In partnership with multiple veterinary schools, including The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, we’re pioneering research to improve shelter practices.
- Setting New Standards: Sharing best practices with rural shelters statewide, leading to better health and training protocols.
- Improving Outcomes: Implementing research-driven solutions to increase adoption and quality of life for dogs in underserved areas.
Together, we’re creating a future where rural shelters have the tools and knowledge to save more dogs.
Give to change the story today.
Your generous support makes it possible for us to continue improving the lives of shelter dogs™.
Every day, thousands of dogs enter rural shelters already overwhelmed by too many dogs.
Overcrowded rural shelters struggle to meet the needs of their animals. Our initiatives address this by:
- Increasing Intake Capacity: Helping shelters manage more dogs without sacrificing quality of care.
- Reducing Length of Stay: Implementing data-driven approaches to place dogs in homes more quickly.
- Optimizing Placement Rates: Ensuring that dogs spend less time in shelters and more time in loving homes.
With these improvements, we’re reducing overcrowding and transforming shelter experiences for dogs in need.
Give to change the story today.
Your generous support makes it possible for us to continue improving the lives of shelter dogs™.