Guardians of Mercy Animal League was incorporated as a non-profit, no-kill organization in 1998 in response to the critical overpopulation of cats in the Hawley area, to rescue stray and unwanted cats, neuter/spay them, find homes for as many as possible and provide humane shelter for the others as long as necessary. The cats are loving and respond to affection and care. GOMAL is probably one of the largest no-kill shelters in NEPA. With this goal in mind, a ten-acre farm was purchased with an existing house, barn and other out-buildings.