Founded in January 1999, Animal Guardians of America (AGA) is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) educational organization offering support and information to the Dallas community on the issues of animal protection. The mission of AGA is to promote care, compassion and protection for all animals. This worthy organization directs its efforts towards the prevention of cruelty to animals. It involves itself in educating the public on animal matters by distributing literature and holding workshops; by answering calls for help with animal problems, and by bringing attention to incidents involving animal cruelty.