Volunteer Attorney/Animal Advocate

The Attorney Animal Advocate plays a critical role in protecting the animals adopted through Grace Animal Rehabilitation Center. This position ensures adopters uphold their pet agreement contracts and takes legal action when necessary to safeguard the welfare of the animals. In addition, this role leads and grows the Advocacy Committee, strengthening GARC’s ability to respond to contract breaches and animal welfare concerns.

Responsibilities

• File cases in small claims court when necessary, such as when an adopter breaches their pet agreement contract or fails to provide adequate care.
• Manage and lead the Advocacy Committee, ensuring members stay organized, informed, and aligned with GARC’s mission.
• Recruit new committee members who are committed to animal welfare and advocacy work.

How This Role Helps GARC

Your work directly protects the animals who rely on GARC for safety, stability, and responsible homes. By enforcing adoption agreements and overseeing advocacy efforts, you help GARC:

• Ensure animals remain in safe, caring environments
• Hold adopters accountable when they violate agreements
• Strengthen GARC’s legal and ethical standards
• Build a reliable advocacy team that supports long‑term organizational stability
• Protect the rescue’s reputation by demonstrating that animal welfare is taken seriously

This role is essential to maintaining the integrity of our adoption process and ensuring every animal receives the care they deserve.