News & Events

The Palisades Restaurant hosted a fundraiser for Giles Animal Rescue on February 15, 2017, to help us defray costs of caring for a charming but medical needy miniature Schnauzer named Duchess. Our dedicated foster volunteer, Alesha, worked very hard to get her rampant diabetes under control with twice a day insulin shots and a special…

April 29, 2017, Saturday, 10 am to 1 pm  Location: Giles Animal Rescue Thrift Shop and Adoption Center, 5502 Virginia Ave (Route 460), Pembroke, VA The convenience of the Drive-Thru Clinic helps remove problems people night have with hauling pet carriers into a building, restraining one or more pets or juggling kids and pets during the work week. Veterinarian…

The GAR Thrift Shop and Adoption Center is now open each Saturday! 11am – 3pm. 5502 Virginia Ave, Pembroke (Rt. 460). Rain or Shine. Will benefit Giles Animal Rescue. Furniture, antiques, glassware, books, artwork, videos, games, toys, baby items, misc household items, jewelry, jeans of all sizes, and much more. If you would like to…

Giles Animal Rescue, with the help of holistic veterinarian, Marjorie Lewter, DVM, held their Spring rabies vaccination clinic in Pembroke on Saturday, April 9, 2016. The Giles Breakfast Lions Club had members on hand to direct traffic for this “drive-through” clinic. Owners were asked to remain in their vehicles with their pets and pull up one at…

Giles Animal Rescue, with the help of holistic vet Marjorie Lewter, DVM, held a rabies vaccination clinic in Pembroke on Saturday, March 14, 2015.  The Giles Breakfast Lions Club had members on hand to direct traffic for this “drive-through” clinic.  Owners were asked to remain in their vehicles with their pets and pull up one…

Our Vaccination Clinic, in Pembroke on October11, 2014  to benefit Mt. View Humane Spay/Neuter Clinic was a huge success. Over 70 pets were vaccinated for Rabies and several of the pets also received other vaccinations in addition to updating their Rabies. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped make this event a success.

Here are our winners for our Facebook Photo Contest! Thank you to EVERYBODY that entered our contest, it was great seeing all the pictures! The results are based on which picture got the most likes on the Facebook network. 1st place, with over 150 likes – Sohfie, a 1 year old, exotic shorthair cat (as a kitten). Owner:…

On May 16th, Giles Animal Rescue Volunteers and Tri-County Vet staff came together and transported homeless pets to a no-kill rescue in Summerduck, Virginia where they will be adopted and have a 2nd chance at a good life. 12 dogs and 3 cats were rescued. Pictured is the Giles Animal Rescue van, loaded and ready…

Giles Animal Rescue, with the help of holistic vet Marjorie Lewter, DVM, held a rabies vaccination clinic in Pembroke on Saturday, March 8th.  The Giles Breakfast Lions Club had members on hand to direct traffic for this “drive-through” clinic.  Owners were asked to remain in their vehicles with their pets and pull up one at…

Giles Animal Rescue, with the help of holistic vet Marjorie Lewter, DVM, held a rabies vaccination clinic in Pembroke on Saturday, March 8th.  The Giles Breakfast Lions Club had members on hand to direct traffic for this “drive-through” clinic.  Owners were asked to remain in their vehicles with their pets and pull up one at…

Eggleston’s Palisades Restaurant turned over its entire second floor on Saturday, November 30th to host a silent auction for Giles Animal Rescue. Vendors from all over the New River Valley donated time, services and/or merchandise to benefit homeless pets in Giles County. Restaurant patrons had the opportunity to view and bid on over fifty items…

Please join us at the Pembroke Heritage Festival on Oct. 5th. We will have an adoption booth all day and assist with the pet show at 2pm. Pet show categories will be Cats, Dogs, Rabbits, Goats, & Most Unusual. Prizes awarded for: Most Beautiful, Most Unique, Smallest, Largest, Best Costume, Best Trick. All pets must…

We had a great time at the Eggleston Festival on June 16th. A couple dogs found a family interested in adopting them. We enjoyed meeting everyone. Thank you to all the volunteers who came out to help make the event a success. Here is a picture of Carlos and Sandy showing off how well behaved…

After years of assisting the county, the volunteer group formerly known as Giles County Animal Rescue, Inc. (GCAR) will become Giles Animal Rescue, Inc., effective June 1, 2013.  Giles Animal Rescue will continue working toward creation of a new humane facility for animals, staffed and operated by caring, consistent, and knowledgeable management which promotes adoption….

On Saturday, March 8, a group of dedicated Giles Animal Rescue volunteers brought some cute and furry friends — 8 dogs and a cat — to the grand opening of the Tractor Supply store in Pearisburg. By the end of this day-long adoption event, several dogs had found their forever homes. Volunteers from GAR and…

Thanks to everyone who came out to support our rescue efforts by donating and purchasing items at our booth at the 2012 Pembroke Heritage Festival. We also appreciate the turn-out for the pet show. It’s always nice to see happy pets with their forever families.