Andorran GosSOS Boosts Volunteers to 108, Enhances Dog Adoption Process
Andorran animal welfare group GosSOS has expanded its volunteer base to 108, enabling structured daily animal care and a more rigorous adoption process with interviews, trainer support, and ongoing monitoring for successful placements.
Key Points
- GosSOS volunteer count rose to 108 registered members from outreach, referrals, and September open day.
- Diversified roles include promotion, fundraising, maintenance, and daily dog walking from 7am-7pm weekdays.
- Enhanced adoption process features online forms, in-person talks, centre visits, and post-placement check-ins.
- Association provides first training session and ongoing monitoring for successful transitions.
GosSOS, the Andorran animal welfare association, has grown its registered volunteer network to 108 members in recent months, enabling more structured daily animal care and enhanced adoption support.
Association president Audrey Montel told the Andorran News Agency the increase stemmed from outreach efforts, word-of-mouth referrals, and a September 2025 open day. She described that event as the start of formalizing the volunteer program, which had previously operated less systematically with about 80 participants. The figure of 108 now covers only those officially enrolled, though others continue to help informally.
This expanded group has diversified roles to encompass promotion, event support, fundraising, and site maintenance, in addition to dog walking. A dedicated communication platform coordinates help for pressing requirements, while dogs now benefit from consistent presence between 7am and 7pm, Monday through Saturday, after a successful pilot.
The bolstered resources have strengthened the adoption procedure without raising entry barriers, allowing for more expert guidance at each stage. Prospective owners begin with an online form detailing their experience, home environment, and expectations. Suitable candidates proceed to an in-person discussion to pinpoint compatible dogs, frequently initiated by the applicants themselves.
Shortlisted households then meet the animals at the centre to build rapport prior to finalizing. The association covers a first training session based on positive reinforcement methods to ease the transition. "This professional input, combined with home settling and early follow-up when problems typically arise, makes adoptions much more reliable," Montel noted.
After placement, a dedicated volunteer maintains contact through frequent check-ins at first—daily or weekly—before reducing frequency. Montel emphasized that a dog's complete traits can emerge over months, shaped by its history, which justifies continued assessment.
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