GFAS in the News/Events

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

horsetalk^TM
Accreditation move "turning point" for equine welfare
April 15, 2009

Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association
GFAS and Equine Rescue Sanctuaries
March 6, 2009

Encyclopedia Britannica's Advocacy for Animals
Helping Sanctuaries Help Animals: Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
October 13th, 2008


Press Releases

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

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Awards

Annual GFAS Carole Noon Award for Sanctuary Excellence
Nominations are being solicited through the end of July, 2010.

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Upcoming Conferences

Look to GFAS to offer a day-long workshop at HSUS Expo to certify inspectors for equine facilities... details soon!

GFAS will return to Taking Action for Animals in 2010.


Past Conferences

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.

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.