Posted by I am happy to announce that as of today — thanks to the support of many generous donors — we have now collected just under $1400 USD in donations!
100% of funds received is being used to pay for vaccines, parasite medication and flea and tick treatments for these dogs that so desperately need it.
We now have vaccination clinics scheduled for June 6, 13, 20, 27 and July 11 in areas both North and South of town where our volunteer veterinarians have determined the need is greatest.
Our goal is to treat 100 dogs at each clinic.
Huge thanks to each and every one of you that has contributed to this cause and helped to improve animal welfare in San Juan del Sur!
We are stoked to be able to help so many dogs, but with additional support we can do even more.
If you haven’t already donated and wish to do so just CLICK HERE TO DONATE now!
It’s been awhile since I’ve participated in any volunteer projects, so when I heard about an opportunity to join forces with some individuals who were interested in working together to improve animal welfare in our community, I was all over it.
With only two meetings under our belt our group definitely didn’t feel ready to move forward with our first project, but when we heard about a serious outbreak of canine distemper in a community just 15 minutes south of San Juan del Sur we knew we had to do something.
With the help of a couple generous donors in our community we were able to purchase enough vaccines to get the dogs of El Carizal started on the treatment course they needed to fight this potentially fatal disease.
YOU TOO, CAN SAVE A DOG’S LIFE BY DONATING NOW!
Our local vet Faran Dometz worked with El Carizal resident Carlos to spread the word that help was coming.
On Saturday, May 23rd we set up shop on the side of the road across from the huge mango tree that marks the entrance of El Carizal.
Our “clinic” consisted of three plastic tables and a few chairs.
Dog owners young and old lined up to register, then waited patiently for their number be called and their dogs to be seen.
Our volunteer veterinarians treated a total 52 dogs on Saturday. They administered distemper vaccines and medicine to treat parasites. They also also applied flea and tick treatment to each and every dog.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Unfortunately one vaccine is not enough to provide immunity to this disease. In three weeks we will head back to community of El Carizal for round two of treatment.
It is our hope that we can contain this outbreak and stop the spread of this serious disease — but we definitely can’t do it on our own.
The wholesale cost of 1 distemper vaccine is just $3 USD.
With $156 USD we can purchase the vaccines needed for treatment on June 13th.
If you have a few dollars to spare and want to help save a dog in San Juan del Sur we’d be grateful — for any donation — no matter how big or small.
Just click on the image above to DONATE now!
Just yesterday I was thinking about the conversation Elisha and I had about her thinking about working with animals in Nica somehow. I am so glad it’s happening! You are doing a wonderful thing Elisha! Kris and I will definitely be donating to the cause. Good work.
Very cool! Love the post. The dogs need a lot of help in Nicaragua!
I’m glad to see what you are doing for the dogs. I just made my donation and hopefully
on June 13 no dog leaves without a vaccination.
Awesome project guys, hope to visit next month, maybe I can find where your working….Kudos……