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Good World Animal Rescue and Protection (GWARP) is a New York–based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to giving the most desperate animals in Azerbaijan a second chance at life. We rescue and provide sanctuary to dogfighting survivors, paralyzed, disfigured, blind, abandoned, and abused animals. GWARP’s shelter cares and provides for more than 600 dogs and 100 cats—each a survivor of unthinkable cruelty. We do not give up on severe cases. We fight for every life until the very end, because they only get one life—and every single one deserves the chance to truly live. In New York, GWARP is a proud New Hope Partner with NY ACC, where we step in for at-risk animals slated for euthanasia. We pull them from the brink, give them safety and care, and ensure they go on to live the joyful lives they were always meant to have.

Latest Updates

Stella and Tasha safely arrived in Canada

Stella and Tasha Are in Canada!

Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our donors and supporters, Stella and Tasha have safely made it to Canada.

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Hugo, Mika and Rosy safely arrived in Canada

Hugo, Mika and Rosy Are Canadians!

After an 18-hour journey aboard two different flights, Hugo, Mika and Rosy have safely arrived in Canada.

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Bruno safely home in Kansas after his journey from Azerbaijan

Bruno's Long Journey Home

We are overjoyed to share that Bruno has safely made it to the United States and, after an extraordinary journey, is finally home with his mom in Kansas.

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GWARP's Work in Action

From Azerbaijan to New York

11 GWARP dogs have successfully left the shelter in Azerbaijan and touched down in New York this August 🎉 Their lives are now overflowing with love and care as they settle into their adoptive and foster homes. Some waited patiently for years, and now their tails are wagging with pure joy!

Tom

One of GWARP’s biggest highs of year 2022 is Tom - after almost two years of recovering and waiting, he made it to USA 🇺🇸 He rang in the New Year 🥂 in Kentucky, with Tiffany & family. THANK YOU to everyone who made his recovery & freedom flight possible. Please enjoy this short reel of his very long journey from Azerbaijan to Chicago to Kentucky ❤️

Luke is Discharged from the Hospital!

Luke has been discharged from the hospital. It’s been a very long journey for this special boy. It took us three surgeries to fix what koalavet did to him. He lost his front legs due to their negligence.

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Fifteen Bears Rescued

GWARP cares for 15 brown bears that were all rescued from illegal or abusive situations. They are currently eight brown bears that are imprisoned outside a restaurant in tiny cages for almost two decades which all need to be desperately rescued.

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Tommy’s appearance has us speechless. Absolutely speechless. We don't know why people did this...we don't know who did this...but the damage they left behind is almost too much for us to bear.

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We are happy to report that five dogs were adopted locally in Azerbaijan this month. This is great news as they don't have to make the long trip abroad to find a home. Their happy lives start now!

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Bridget & Lizzy are on their way to New York. Here they are at the airport, completely unaware of the beautiful life that awaits them. Bridget has no back legs. Lizzy has one eye left and a surgically repaired jaw. All consequences of being strays on the streets of Azerbaijan.

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Canada

Chip, Nora, and Matthew are on their way to Canada where their new families eagerly await them. It's very long trip but so worth it. They never have to know the shelter life again.

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