We are currently in the process of building the first fully equipped Animal Hospital in Nicaragua.
We are currently in the process of building the first fully equipped Animal Hospital in Nicaragua.
Location
Located on the Pacific Coast of Nicaragua, Entrada de los Perros, 100 VRS al Noroeste, Limon 1, Municipio de Tola, Departmento de Rivas, Republica de Nicaragua.
Location
Located on the Pacific Coast of Nicaragua, Entrada de los Perros, 100 VRS al Noroeste, Limon 1, Municipio de Tola, Departmento de Rivas, Republica de Nicaragua.
Current Situation
Nicaragua is the poorest country in Central America and the second poorest in the Western Hemisphere, there is widespread underemployment and poverty. Approximately 30 percent of the population lives on less than $2 per day. In rural areas, poverty rates are especially high, where 50% of households live in extreme poverty. This leaves very little to no funding for animal companions.
Current Situation
Nicaragua is the poorest country in Central America and the second poorest in the Western Hemisphere, there is widespread underemployment and poverty. Approximately 30 percent of the population lives on less than $2 per day. In rural areas, poverty rates are especially high, where 50% of households live in extreme poverty. This leaves very little to no funding for animal companions.
The Struggle
Tick-Borne Diseases, starvation and malnourishment are the leading causes of death in dogs. An average dogs lifespan in Nicaragua is 4-6 years. Farm animals are a source of income and food for the local population yet lack preventative care.
The Struggle
Tick-Borne Diseases, starvation and malnourishment are the leading causes of death in dogs. An average dogs lifespan in Nicaragua is 4-6 years. Farm animals are a source of income and food for the local population yet lack preventative care.
Most Veterinary Clinics do not provide emergency after hour care or hospitalization. Clinics are not properly equipped whether it be with medical equipment or knowledgeable personnel. Veterinary Schools in Nicaragua lack qualified teachers therefore produce under qualified Veterinarians.
Most Veterinary Clinics do not provide emergency after hour care or hospitalization. Clinics are not properly equipped whether it be with medical equipment or knowledgeable personnel. Veterinary Schools in Nicaragua lack qualified teachers therefore produce under qualified Veterinarians.
Solution
Build a fully equipped facility with modern equipment
24/7 Affordable Vet Clinic including overnight hospitalization
Internships, sterilization and vaccination programs
Ongoing education in order to stay up to date with medical advances in the Veterinary field
Educate owners on proper care of their pets and livestock
Preventing and addressing harmful diseases to animals and humans
Community Outreach & School Programs
Solution
Build a fully equipped facility with modern equipment
24/7 Affordable Vet Clinic including overnight hospitalization
Internships, sterilization and vaccination programs
Ongoing education in order to stay up to date with medical advances in the Veterinary field
Educate owners on proper care of their pets and livestock
Preventing and addressing harmful diseases to animals and humans
Community Outreach & School Programs
Impact
Provide a facility to assist underserved animals and people
In educating future Veterinarians we will prevent needless deaths and illnesses
Sterilization programs are critical for management of overpopulation and related disease control concerns. Spay/neuter is the only permanent, 100 percent effective method of birth control for dogs and cats
Vaccination programs will combat the spread of diseases some of which can be spread to people
Create instrumental cultural changes in the way that animals are considered within the country
Better overall health for both humans and animals
Impact
Provide a facility to assist underserved animals and people
In educating future Veterinarians we will prevent needless deaths and illnesses
Sterilization programs are critical for management of overpopulation and related disease control concerns. Spay/neuter is the only permanent, 100 percent effective method of birth control for dogs and cats
Vaccination programs will combat the spread of diseases some of which can be spread to people
Create instrumental cultural changes in the way that animals are considered within the country
Better overall health for both humans and animals
before
after
before
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It all starts by
caring enough to engage
It all starts by
caring enough to engage
Motivation
Animal welfare is a human responsibility that includes consideration for all aspects of animal well-being, including proper housing, management, nutrition, disease prevention and treatment, responsible care and humane handling.
Motivation
Animal welfare is a human responsibility that includes consideration for all aspects of animal well-being, including proper housing, management, nutrition, disease prevention and treatment, responsible care and humane handling.
