Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is GWARP?
GWARP is a New York registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity.
Animals in Azerbaijan suffer greatly by way of animal abusers and the local government. Although we would love nothing more than to leave no dog and cat behind and provide sanctuary to all strays, we mainly focus on the most desperate cases – animals that have been burned, run over, paraplegics, dog fighting survivors, seniors, blind, and those that are severely injured or neglected.
EIN: 84-3779390
Q: What types of animal cases does GWARP help with?
GWARP cares for more than 600 dogs and cats in Azerbaijan, former Soviet Republic, where animal protection laws are nonexistent. Many of these dogs have suffered unbearable cruelty. Some have lived their entire lives on the harsh streets, contending with speeding cars, lack of food or water, and attacks from other dogs. Random acts of cruelty by humans are commonplace. GWARP was created in 2019 to help the most urgent and severe animal cruelty and neglect cases –those that are often considered “hopeless.”
GWARP’s end mission is to eventually get them out of Azerbaijan and into loving homes. Since 2019, GWARP has flown over 600 dogs and cats to the U.S. and Canada.
Q: Why Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijan has no protections for stray animals, and cruelty is widespread and often ignored. With minimal local resources, tens of thousands of animals suffer in silence. GWARP was founded to bring international awareness and aid to these forgotten victims—providing medical care, shelter, and a second chance at life.
Q: Why does GWARP also help at-risk dogs in New York City?
New York’s shelter system is overwhelmed, and every day, healthy, adoptable dogs are euthanized due to overcrowding and outdated policies. In November 2024, we became an official New Hope Partner with NYC Animal Care Centers (ACC), enabling us to rescue dozens of at-risk dogs from death row.
To continue this life-saving work, we always need fosters in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. If you’re able to open your home—even temporarily—you can directly save a life. [Submit a foster application heredog) or here (cat)].
Q: Where you located?
GWARP’s office in New York City facilitates the donations and transportation efforts and our team and shelter in Azerbaijan takes on the main role of rescuing and caring for the animals we take in - the most desperate animal lives in Azerbaijan.
Q: Can I adopt a dog or cat from Azerbaijan?
Yes! Dogs and cats rescued in Azerbaijan can be adopted into the U.S., Canada, and some parts of the U.K.
Cats typically fly into Chicago (ORD) and can be adopted by families in any U.S. state. Adopters may pick them up at the airport or arrange additional transport via American Airlines Cargo to another city.
Dogs can fly into one of six major U.S. airports: New York (JFK), Washington D.C. (IAD), Atlanta (ATL), Miami (MIA), Los Angeles (LAX), and Philadelphia (PHL). Like cats, they can be picked up directly at the airport or flown further domestically.
We handle all travel arrangements and will guide you through the process to ensure a safe, smooth journey for your new family member.
Q: Do You Fly Only Healthy Pets?
A: Many of our severe abuse and neglect cases do recover and become adoptable. We do not fly unhealthy pets. Our practice is to finalize all treatment in Azerbaijan before adoption. However, there are exceptions for dogs needing prosthetics, eye surgeries and other intricate surgeries that veterinarians in Azerbaijan are unable to service. These dogs and cats can fly abroad and continue treatment in their new homeland.
Q: Need volunteers?
Yes! Please email us at contact@gwarp.org
Q: How can I donate?
Donate options are available on the homepage https://gwarp.org/ or https://gwarp.org/donate/. To make a donation outside of the website, please use any of the following:
PayPal: contact@gwarp.org
Patreon: www.patreon.com/gwarp
Zelle: contact@gwarp.org
Benevity: Good World Animal Rescue and Protection
Checks:
Good World Animal Rescue and Protection Inc
85 Broad Street, 18 Floor
New York, New York 10004
Q: Are donations to GWARP tax-exempt?
GWARP Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity. Your contributions are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Q: What is GWARP’s Tax ID:
GWARP’S Tax ID is 84-3779390
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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.
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!
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.
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.