Welcome to GCAWA
Our Vision
Every pet in the Gulf Coast region is safe and free from suffering.
Our Mission
Mobilizing the community to improve the lives of Gulf Coast pets and people through strategic collaboration, advocacy, education and resource-building.
OUR VALUES
COLLABORATION
Partnering with community and business leaders, animal welfare advocates and citizens to achieve a shared vision
COMMUNITY FOCUSED
Working with and for residents to create a humane community where pets and people thrive
PROFESSIONAL
Maintaining high standards while operating with transparency and integrity
RESPECT
Meeting people where they are and treating them with dignity while honoring our different perspectives, experiences and ideas
RESULTS ORIENTED
Measuring efforts and adapting to ensure progress toward goals
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
Ensuring efforts reflect our standing as one of the most diverse regions in the nation by proactively engaging a variety of people and ensuring they feel welcome and valued
STEERING COMMITEE
Abandoned Animal Rescue
BARC Animal Shelter & Adoptions
Barrio Dogs
Best Friends Animal Society
Citizens for Animal Protection
City of Baytown Animal Services
Fort Bend County Animal Services
Harris County Pets
Houston Humane Society
Houston Pets Alive! (founder and backbone agency)
Houston SPCA
La Porte Adoption Center & Animal Shelter
Montgomery County Animal Shelter
Pasadena Animal Control & Adoption
Rescued Pets Movement
Rosenberg Animal Control & Shelter
SPCA of Brazoria County
Texas Litter Control
Three Little Pitties Rescue