GDA Supporters

11/10/2024

UPDATE! THE DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO OCTOBER 17TH!!

📢📢IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL TO ACTION!!📢📢
Gonzales Dog Adoptions (GDA) has been contracted by the City of Gonzales to operate the municipal dog shelter for over a decade (since 2011). Until January, our monthly budget was $2,300 ($27,600 annually). Since February, our budget has increased to $4,000 per month.

We currently operate under a year-to-year contract, which requires annual renewal and have done so in good faith for over a decade. Having reached our goal of $100,000 to construct a new building on city-owned property, we seek approval for a 10-year contract. This will ensure GDA's continued operation as a No-Kill shelter, serving the City of Gonzales.

The new building won't increase our dog capacity but will provide better shelter for our current intake during harsh weather conditions. We urge the community, our donors and supporters to attend the city council meeting on October 17th at 6:00pm to support our mission to continue providing vital services for our community .

11/10/2024

08/10/2024

Hey Y'all, This is Mission Critical for the GDA-We would love to see as many supporters as possible attend the upcoming city council meeting this Thurs. 10/10/24 atm 6pm. Details below.

UPDATE! THE DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO OCTOBER 17TH!!

📢📢IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL TO ACTION!!📢📢
Gonzales Dog Adoptions (GDA) has been contracted by the City of Gonzales to operate the municipal dog shelter for over a decade (since 2011). Until January, our monthly budget was $2,300 ($27,600 annually). Since February, our budget has increased to $4,000 per month.

We currently operate under a year-to-year contract, which requires annual renewal and have done so in good faith for over a decade. Having reached our goal of $100,000 to construct a new building on city-owned property, we seek approval for a 10-year contract. This will ensure GDA's continued operation as a No-Kill shelter, serving the City of Gonzales.

The new building won't increase our dog capacity but will provide better shelter for our current intake during harsh weather conditions. We urge the community, our donors and supporters to attend the city council meeting on October 17th at 6:00pm to support our mission to continue providing vital services for our community .

28/09/2024

10/09/2024

9/8 STRAY INTAKE

*Intake and Reclaiming Process*

We cannot release any information about an impounded dog until the three-day holding period is over, except to the dog's owner.
🔸️After the three-day holding period, if the owner has not contacted us, the dog will be put up for adoption.
🔸️If you're interested in adopting or pulling for your rescue (501(C)3 status required), please contact us anytime.

*Reclaiming Your Dog*

To reclaim your impounded dog, visit Gonzales Dog Adoptions/Gonzales Municipal Dog Shelter at 400 CR 488, Gonzales, TX 78629, during business hours (10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday-Saturday).
You can also call Keiko (830) 857-4085 or Andrea (815) 245-7611 during business hours.
🔸️Only the legal owner can reclaim the impounded pet. If the owner cannot come in person, a notarized letter authorizing someone else to reclaim is required.
🔸️The owner or authorized reclaim agent must bring a current Driver's License or state-issued ID.
🔸️Dogs without identification are held as stray for three days according to Gonzales City code.
🔸️Dogs not claimed by owners may become candidates for GDA's adoption program.

*Requirements and Fees*

Owners must bring:
✔️Proof of ownership (photographs or veterinary records)
✔️Written proof of current rabies vaccination (rabies tag is not sufficient)
🔸️If the owner does not have proof of current rabies vaccination, the dog will be transferred to a local Vet for vaccination, and the owner must pay the vaccination fee before the dog is released.

🔸️🔸️FEES🔸️🔸️
▪️Pickup Fee: $10 (owed to Gonzales Police Department) for the first pickup, doubling with each subsequent pickup
▪️Impoundment Fees (owed to GDA):
▪️Initial vaccination cost (Parvo/Distemper and Bordetella): $20
▪️Boarding Fee: $10 per day
▪️If this is a second impound or more within a one-year period, owners are required to pay double all fines.

We only accept cash or checks, no credit cards.

08/09/2024

This is AWESOME 👏

BIG NEWS! Our lifesaving work on the frontlines is expanding – nationally! We have been gifted Fido Fixers program, a nationwide mobile spay and neuter initiative with a fleet of eight fully equipped, surgical vans.

You may recall that we have hosted a van for the past two years, over which our vet team has been able to spay and neuter thousands of pets annually who otherwise would not have received care. Now, in addition to the work on that van, we will oversee the success of the entire fleet!

So, what exactly is Fido Fixers? The program partners with shelters and veterinarians at organizations across the country who agree to perform at least 200 surgeries a month and are responsible for staffing and running the clinics. In addition to PAC’s unit, Fido Fixers vans are in North Carolina, Arkansas, Texas, Alabama, Tennessee and Los Angeles. As of August, Fido Fixers has conducted 154,000 spay and neuter surgeries, all at low or no cost.

Lisa Wysocki, of Greenwich, CT, founded Fido Fixers in 2012, with the goal of ending the euthanasia of unwanted pets by providing accessible spay and neuter surgeries in communities with high kill rates. Ready for retirement, Lisa felt PAC would be best to take over the program. Lisa said, “Providence Animal Center shares Fido Fixer’s vision that the best way to reduce the problem of pet overpopulation is with a spay and neuter program. PAC has a tremendous amount of stability and a lot of depth. The leadership at PAC is organized, motivated and focused.”

PAC’s Fido Fixers mobile van regularly visits Delaware County locations and Philadelphia. For more information about signing up a local pet in need for a spay or neuter surgery, visit https://tinyurl.com/5y6zawaj. For locations nationwide, and to support the program visit FidoFixers.org.

05/09/2024

9/4/24 STRAY INTAKE

*Intake and Reclaiming Process*

We cannot release any information about an impounded dog until the three-day holding period is over, except to the dog's owner.
🔸️After the three-day holding period, if the owner has not contacted us, the dog will be put up for adoption.
🔸️If you're interested in adopting or pulling for your rescue (501(C)3 status required), please contact us anytime.

*Reclaiming Your Dog*

To reclaim your impounded dog, visit Gonzales Dog Adoptions/Gonzales Municipal Dog Shelter at 400 CR 488, Gonzales, TX 78629, during business hours (10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday-Saturday).
You can also call Keiko (830) 857-4085 or Andrea (815) 245-7611 during business hours.
🔸️Only the legal owner can reclaim the impounded pet. If the owner cannot come in person, a notarized letter authorizing someone else to reclaim is required.
🔸️The owner or authorized reclaim agent must bring a current Driver's License or state-issued ID.
🔸️Dogs without identification are held as stray for three days according to Gonzales City code.
🔸️Dogs not claimed by owners may become candidates for GDA's adoption program.

*Requirements and Fees*

Owners must bring:
✔️Proof of ownership (photographs or veterinary records)
✔️Written proof of current rabies vaccination (rabies tag is not sufficient)
🔸️If the owner does not have proof of current rabies vaccination, the dog will be transferred to a local Vet for vaccination, and the owner must pay the vaccination fee before the dog is released.

🔸️🔸️FEES🔸️🔸️
▪️Pickup Fee: $10 (owed to Gonzales Police Department) for the first pickup, doubling with each subsequent pickup
▪️Impoundment Fees (owed to GDA):
▪️Initial vaccination cost (Parvo/Distemper and Bordetella): $20
▪️Boarding Fee: $10 per day
▪️If this is a second impound or more within a one-year period, owners are required to pay double all fines.

We only accept cash or checks, no credit cards.

05/09/2024

🎨We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Purple Cactus Potteri, a long-time supporter of GDA! Together, we're hosting a unique and fun event: "Paint with Puppies"!🎨

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon featuring:

- Adoptable dogs from GDA as your painting companions
- Customizable dog bowls and ornaments, with a portion of proceeds benefiting GDA
- Opportunities to donate dog food, treats, and blankets to support our furry friends

Mark your calendars for a tail-wagging good time! We can't wait to see you there.

When: September 15th. 2pm-4pm
Where: Purple Cactus Potteri
What to expect: Fun, creativity, and adorable puppies!

05/09/2024

Pocked up at 102 Millington Dr. Disposition date 9-11-24.

05/09/2024

STRAY INTAKE

*Intake and Reclaiming Process*

We cannot release any information about an impounded dog until the three-day holding period is over, except to the dog's owner.
🔸️After the three-day holding period, if the owner has not contacted us, the dog will be put up for adoption.
🔸️If you're interested in adopting or pulling for your rescue (501(C)3 status required), please contact us anytime.

*Reclaiming Your Dog*

To reclaim your impounded dog, visit Gonzales Dog Adoptions/Gonzales Municipal Dog Shelter at 400 CR 488, Gonzales, TX 78629, during business hours (10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday-Saturday).
You can also call Keiko (830) 857-4085 or Andrea (815) 245-7611 during business hours.
🔸️Only the legal owner can reclaim the impounded pet. If the owner cannot come in person, a notarized letter authorizing someone else to reclaim is required.
🔸️The owner or authorized reclaim agent must bring a current Driver's License or state-issued ID.
🔸️Dogs without identification are held as stray for three days according to Gonzales City code.
🔸️Dogs not claimed by owners may become candidates for GDA's adoption program.

*Requirements and Fees*

Owners must bring:
✔️Proof of ownership (photographs or veterinary records)
✔️Written proof of current rabies vaccination (rabies tag is not sufficient)
🔸️If the owner does not have proof of current rabies vaccination, the dog will be transferred to a local Vet for vaccination, and the owner must pay the vaccination fee before the dog is released.

🔸️🔸️FEES🔸️🔸️
▪️Pickup Fee: $10 (owed to Gonzales Police Department) for the first pickup, doubling with each subsequent pickup
▪️Impoundment Fees (owed to GDA):
▪️Initial vaccination cost (Parvo/Distemper and Bordetella): $20
▪️Boarding Fee: $10 per day
▪️If this is a second impound or more within a one-year period, owners are required to pay double all fines.

We only accept cash or checks, no credit cards.

02/09/2024

FOUND DOG! found on 1115 by Waelder. It is very skinny. It has a collar but no phone #. Smaller sized dog. Please call if this is your dog 830-481-0513