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.

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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.

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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

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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.

Artemisa is supported and staffed
with people dedicated to our mission

MIKE
WATERS

President

Founder and President of Waters Industries, Inc.
Primary residence in Aspen, Colorado USA.

ADELAIDE
WATERS

BIOGRAPHY

CRAIG MARTIN
DVM

Secretary

BIOGRAPHY

Scott
Dolginow

Treasurer

BIOGRAPHY

Ivana
Cerni

Executive Director

BIOGRAPHY

Faran Derek
Dometz Taylor
DMV

Chief Veterinarian

BIOGRAPHY

Artemisa is supported
and staffed with people
dedicated to our mission

President

MIKE WATERS

Vice President

ADELAIDE WATERS

Secretary

CRAIG MARTIN

Treasurer

SCOTT DOLGINOW

Executive Director

IVANA CERNI

Lead Veterinarian

FARAN DEREK DOMETZ TAYLOR

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