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The downside of high standards and a rigorous screening process is that a majority of animal care facilities do not qualify and therefore remain largely unregulated. A 2017 review of organizations branding themselves as a “sanctuary” or “haven” in the United States found that only eight percent have
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GFAS accreditation is used as a barometer for state animal licensing protocols (determining the outlets allowed to operate in a given state); by foundations selecting among possible grantees; and by animal welfare advocates advising the public on places to visit or financially support.
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Founded in 2007, GFAS accredited its first US sanctuary in 2009 and its first international sanctuary in 2011. By 2012, it had 100 accredited sanctuaries. As of
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