I am all for saving lives. I understand the dismal situation animal welfare suffers under in many foreign countries. While local animals, here in the Metro Area and out in Eastern Oregon not so far away, continue to be in need should animal welfare's focus be here or should we be to be reaching out to help those far away?
Abused dogs brought in from other countries to find homes here:
"Her nonprofit has placed 20 dogs from Mexico into Portland homes in the past six months. One of those had been at the Cabo Humane Society for two years; it was adopted here within two weeks."
I am thrilled when American organizations step in to be of help with training and supplies. The Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs works to do just that.
"Esterilsol™
You’ve likely heard about Neutersol—the first permanent injectable sterilant for male dogs to receive regulatory approval in the U.S. Well, Ark Sciences, a new animal health company, recently announced the Mexico launch of Esterilsol, the Latin American version of Neutersol. Ark Sciences has not yet announced details on pricing or availability, but are inviting inquiries to info@arksciences.com.
We are excited to see this tool introduced in Latin America, where economic challenges and cultural resistance to castration make sterilizing male dogs particularly difficult. Ark Sciences has signed Julio Cesar Chavez—a well-known retired Mexican boxer—as the Esterilsol spokesperson.
We’ll keep you posted on progress with Esterilsol, including potential import opportunities for other Latin American countries. "
Some groups take on the spectrum of issues, including rehoming, while educating:
"Compassion without Borders is an all volunteer, grassroots non-profit that works to bring about humane reform for the animals of Mexico through spay and neuter, humane education and outreach, international rescue efforts, and humane euthanasia programs."
Marin Humane Society drives its own van, staffed by employees and volunteers, out into the central valley to relieve some of the burden from those embattled and under-funded shelters with its Pet Partnership Program. I've been a part of those teams. I have been blessed with a Madera Dog myself.
"The Pet Partnership Program focuses on networking, building resources, and transferring adoptable dogs and cats to The Marin Humane Society. We travel throughout Northern California to pick up dogs and cats who would be a good fit for Marin families. The Marin Humane Society is an open-door shelter and has always welcomed out-of town animals, but now we are actively seeking adoption animals."
We can work together for a better tomorrow. We need to start today.
