It is time to ask for your help!
La Asociaci?n de Amigos por los Animales de Sos?a, (Friends of the Animals) spayed or neutered 618 dogs and cats in 2008. So far in 2009 the AAAS has sterilized an additional 78 animals. These are the animals we see on the street everyday here in Sos?a and Cabarete. The AAAS was able to do these surgeries due to volunteer veterinarians who paid their own way down here to work while on ?vacation?. Bless each and every one of them.
Starting May 11, 2 vets from Germany will be here to sterilize as many street dogs and cats as we can gather up. Week 1 they will do as many Sos?a street dogs/cats as we can. Week 2 and 3 they will concentrate on all the animals in La Uni?n and Villa Liberaci?n. These dogs and cats are un-owned animals roaming the streets. The Association also sterilizes animals upon the request of their Dominican or Haitian owners who do not have the means to have the surgery done by local vets. An additional vet from the US will be here at the end of May, and another from Canada will be here for 2 weeks in June. To this end we need your help.
First, the AAAS needs your help as a volunteer. They offer long hours and hard work in return for an occasional snack, meeting new friends and the feeling of pride that you truly helped our animal friends. There are positions in surgery, pre-op, post- op, transportation and community outreach.
Second, the AAAS needs supplies. Things like paper towels, laundry and dish soap, old towels for bedding, bleach, bottled water and canned food for cats or dogs. If you have any new or used dog/cat carriers that you no longer need, the AAAS can use them to allow animals a confined place to recover and to ship newly adopted pets home.
Third, if you own a local business, consider donating a little of your product. Do you have a bar or restaurant, maybe a dinner or drink for the vets. Have an apartment that is un-used? Allow the visiting vets to stay there for a week, if it is not booked. Car rental, tour service, dive shop, the possibilities are endless. AAAS will advertise for your business on the AAAS website in return for your donations.
Fourth, they have an over abundance of animals dropped off on the door step. These dogs and cats would make wonderful pets for caring folks like you all. The Association does not have a shelter, so all the un-wanted animals are housed at Judy?s Pet Lodge. These animals reduce the number of pens available for her business. To remedy this, all of us need to adopt some animals. Several of us have adopted to the max, much to the chagrin of our neighbors. If you have the love in your heart for another dog or cat, please stop by and see Judy. All adoptions include vaccinations and spay/neutering. Any adoption fees go to the costs involved in medicating and housing that animal. If you are unable to make a long term commitment for adoption, apply to become a foster caregiver. If you can give an animal a temporary home, the AAAS provides for the animal?s medical needs. The little dog or cat gets to run and play in a yard while waiting for a permanent home.
Lastly, the AAAS needs money. Medications and surgery supplies are expensive. The AAAS asks for little if any from the animal owners so the rest comes from donations. Have a little extra this month? Take $20 to Judy?s for the AAAS. Go to the website Asociaci?n De Amigos Por Los Animales De Sos?a, Inc.and follow the links to donate through Paypal. A gift of 20 dollars or Euros would help greatly. Go to causes on ?Facebook? and search for AAAS. Join the cause and donate there. If you are in the US, your donation is tax deductible, as they are a 503(c) not for profit. Just a reminder that the only wages paid at the AAAS is for a part time maid and a part time handler. Everyone else volunteers their time. Your donations go directly to the animals!
PM me if you need phone numbers or to schedule a pick up.
La Asociaci?n de Amigos por los Animales de Sos?a, (Friends of the Animals) spayed or neutered 618 dogs and cats in 2008. So far in 2009 the AAAS has sterilized an additional 78 animals. These are the animals we see on the street everyday here in Sos?a and Cabarete. The AAAS was able to do these surgeries due to volunteer veterinarians who paid their own way down here to work while on ?vacation?. Bless each and every one of them.
Starting May 11, 2 vets from Germany will be here to sterilize as many street dogs and cats as we can gather up. Week 1 they will do as many Sos?a street dogs/cats as we can. Week 2 and 3 they will concentrate on all the animals in La Uni?n and Villa Liberaci?n. These dogs and cats are un-owned animals roaming the streets. The Association also sterilizes animals upon the request of their Dominican or Haitian owners who do not have the means to have the surgery done by local vets. An additional vet from the US will be here at the end of May, and another from Canada will be here for 2 weeks in June. To this end we need your help.
First, the AAAS needs your help as a volunteer. They offer long hours and hard work in return for an occasional snack, meeting new friends and the feeling of pride that you truly helped our animal friends. There are positions in surgery, pre-op, post- op, transportation and community outreach.
Second, the AAAS needs supplies. Things like paper towels, laundry and dish soap, old towels for bedding, bleach, bottled water and canned food for cats or dogs. If you have any new or used dog/cat carriers that you no longer need, the AAAS can use them to allow animals a confined place to recover and to ship newly adopted pets home.
Third, if you own a local business, consider donating a little of your product. Do you have a bar or restaurant, maybe a dinner or drink for the vets. Have an apartment that is un-used? Allow the visiting vets to stay there for a week, if it is not booked. Car rental, tour service, dive shop, the possibilities are endless. AAAS will advertise for your business on the AAAS website in return for your donations.
Fourth, they have an over abundance of animals dropped off on the door step. These dogs and cats would make wonderful pets for caring folks like you all. The Association does not have a shelter, so all the un-wanted animals are housed at Judy?s Pet Lodge. These animals reduce the number of pens available for her business. To remedy this, all of us need to adopt some animals. Several of us have adopted to the max, much to the chagrin of our neighbors. If you have the love in your heart for another dog or cat, please stop by and see Judy. All adoptions include vaccinations and spay/neutering. Any adoption fees go to the costs involved in medicating and housing that animal. If you are unable to make a long term commitment for adoption, apply to become a foster caregiver. If you can give an animal a temporary home, the AAAS provides for the animal?s medical needs. The little dog or cat gets to run and play in a yard while waiting for a permanent home.
Lastly, the AAAS needs money. Medications and surgery supplies are expensive. The AAAS asks for little if any from the animal owners so the rest comes from donations. Have a little extra this month? Take $20 to Judy?s for the AAAS. Go to the website Asociaci?n De Amigos Por Los Animales De Sos?a, Inc.and follow the links to donate through Paypal. A gift of 20 dollars or Euros would help greatly. Go to causes on ?Facebook? and search for AAAS. Join the cause and donate there. If you are in the US, your donation is tax deductible, as they are a 503(c) not for profit. Just a reminder that the only wages paid at the AAAS is for a part time maid and a part time handler. Everyone else volunteers their time. Your donations go directly to the animals!
PM me if you need phone numbers or to schedule a pick up.