Our Blog

Welcome to the Give Me A Paw blog page!

Learn more about how GMAP operates, what we do, and why we do it. 

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The Most Common Problems With Dog Walking in Lebanon

What are the most common dog walking mistakes? Read to find out!

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The Hidden Animal Crisis in Remote Lebanese Villages

Read about what happens to animals in Lebanese villages and how you can help.

Why Adopting a Senior Dog Might Be the Best Decision You Ever Make

Read about why senior dogs are so special and get to meet the GMAP seniors!

How to Choose a Good Boarding Facility

Learn how to tell if a boarding facility is the right one for your pet!

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8 Ways You Can Honor Senior Pets

This article will show you how you can make your best friend's last years the best!

Why Slaughtering Animals on Eid Must Stop

Read about why and how this practice is extremely harmful, exploitative, and abusive to animals.

Why as an NGO in Lebanon We Cannot Take In Every Case

Why can't we take in every single animal in need? Find out here.

What is the Difference Between a Shelter and a Boarding Facility?

Learn the difference between the two and when you should contact each!

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10 Ways You Can Help GMAP Without Spending A Dime

Here are 10 ways you can help us without spending anything!

Why is Mental Stimulation for Dogs So Important?

Learn why and how dogs need mental stimulation with the GMAP dogs!

What Every First Time Dog Adopter Should Know

Here's everything you should know about adopting a rescued dog!

GMAP's Awareness Campaigns

What is the GMAP Youth Awareness Campaign and how does it work? Find out all about it and more in this article!

Common Q&As About Fostering with GMAP

In this post, we will attempt to provide answers to the most common queries we get about fostering in Lebanon with GMAP.

Adopt and Don't Shop: Boycott Dog Breeding in Lebanon

Read about the difference between adopting and purchasing a dog as well as the cruel dog breeding industry in Lebanon.

Why We Cannot Take in Every Dog in Need

Learn why and how it is impossible for us to take in every case that comes our way.

How Does the Adoption Process Work at GMAP?

We receive so many questions concerning adoptions at GMAP. This blog post will provide you with everything you need to know about our adoption protocol.

All About Volunteering at the GMAP Shelter

Learn about how to become a GMAP volunteer and all our volunteering roles and activities!

How Are GMAP Dogs Adopted Abroad?

Here is everything you need to know plus what steps you should take if you are interested in adopting a GMAP dog from abroad!

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