By Alma Colorado | Lider de Proyecto
At CRESCA, we are proud to be a shelter where each of our four-legged guests receives the love and care they deserve. Thanks to the tireless work of our team and the generous contributions from the community, we are able to offer them a safe place where they not only find shelter but also veterinary care, food, and a space full of love while waiting for a new opportunity.
Each month, we ensure that our facilities are kept clean, safe, and well-maintained, providing food, hydration, and the necessary care for all of our residents. Additionally, thanks to the collaboration of local authorities and concerned community members, we continue to receive street animals and those who are injured. We make sure that everyone feels loved and protected, ensuring they receive the veterinary care they deserve, all thanks to the support and donations from the community.
This month, with the help of the Health Department, we performed 19 free sterilizations to help control the local pet population. We also treated all of the animals with Ivermectin to keep them free from fleas and ticks, ensuring their well-being.
As part of our fundraising and community support efforts, we provided 4 cremation services to people in the community who had lost their beloved companions. We also offered our shelter to 13 pets that needed special care and treatments while their owners were unable to care for them due to medication schedules, veterinary appointments, or work commitments. While the owners covered the veterinary and food costs, we took care of providing personalized attention, keeping them healthy and safe under the supervision of our vet.
Thanks to the generous donations from local businesses, we have been able to diversify our guests’ diets. We visited roasted chicken restaurants that donated chicken skin, which, when fried, turned into delicious "chicharrones" for our furry friends. We collected a total of 66 kg of chicken skin, which became a wonderful treat for our animals!
In addition, through our collaboration with local fishermen as part of our sustainable fisheries project, we received a donation of 12 kg of fresh fish waste from one cooperative, and another joined in with an additional 64 kg. With these nutritious products, we have been able to make fish kibble and fish meal, all under the supervision of our veterinarian. Seeing the animals respond positively to this new diet confirms the importance of having the support of our community, friends, donors, and creative individuals.
We are deeply grateful for all the support we receive. Every donation—whether time, food, or resources—makes a significant difference in the lives of our four-legged friends and helps us continue fulfilling our mission: to provide them with a dignified life full of love and care. Thank you for being a part of this beautiful project!
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