The center is fueled by the passion of founder Cindy Yee Kong (author of The Eyes of the Lion) who while dealing with a genetic debilitating disorder, was also abused and neglected as a child. She pulls from her own life experiences to create a special connection with suffering animals and give them a safe haven until they can find their forever homes.

Grace Animal Rehab doesn’t focus on quantity but rather on quality. The animals that come to the center are typically in very bad health and there is a great deal of care that is involved before they are healthy enough to be adopted. Once they are ready GARC goes through a rigorous screening process to ensure that their new families are the best fit possible but also financially able to provide the care and love the animals need to break the cycle of homelessness.