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 network grows to 108 registered members from promotional events and September open day.
- Volunteers now handle dog walking, outreach, events, sponsorships, and facility maintenance from 7am-7pm weekdays.
- Adoption refined with online questionnaires, interviews, centre visits, trainer sessions, and post-adoption check-ins.
- Changes ensure better dog-home matches and monitor early adjustment issues.
GosSOS, the Andorran animal welfare association, has grown its registered volunteer network to 108 members in recent months, allowing for a more organized daily care routine and improved adoption support.
Association president Audrey Montel explained to the Andorran News Agency that the expansion resulted from promotional activities, personal recommendations, and a September 2025 open day. That event launched the formal volunteer program, she added, building on a less structured group of around 80 people. The current count reflects only official registrants, with more people assisting occasionally.
The larger team has broadened volunteer contributions beyond dog walking to include outreach, event assistance, sponsorship drives, and facility upkeep. A communications channel now rallies support for urgent needs, while animals receive daily companionship from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday—following a well-received trial period.
These changes have refined the adoption system to ensure better fits for dogs in new homes. Montel clarified that standards have not tightened but that extra resources now enable greater professional assistance throughout. Adopters start with an online questionnaire covering their background, living situation, and preferences. Promising applicants then attend an interview to identify suitable matches, often at their own request.
Matched families visit the centre to foster a connection with the dog before completion. GosSOS funds an initial session with a trainer using respectful techniques to smooth the early adjustment. "Adoption outcomes are far more secure with this professional start, home integration, and monitoring of the first days, when issues often surface," Montel said.
Post-adoption oversight involves a designated contact for regular check-ins—daily or weekly initially, then tapering off. Montel noted that a dog's full personality may take months to reveal, influenced by its background, underscoring the need for sustained evaluation.
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