By PATRICIA TANTESSIO | HEAD BOARD OF DIRECTORS
A.P.A. "El Refugio" continues its commitment to offering free spay and neuter services to animals belonging to families with limited financial resources. These efforts are essential in preventing unwanted litters and reducing the number of abandoned animals in our community.
Animal sterilization days are regularly announced and widely shared through our social media channels. This allows people to register in advance and get an assigned time, helping us keep the process organized and accessible. On average, around 80 people sign up for each day—clearly showing the high demand and need for these services in the area.
Between January 2025 and today, the shelter has taken in 46 animals. Alarmingly, 65% of these were puppies—left at our gate, found on the streets, or even rescued from trash dumps. This heartbreaking statistic highlights the urgency of addressing animal overpopulation through spaying and neutering.
Thanks to the continued support of our volunteers and community, we are able to reach those most in need.
Spaying and neutering is not just about reducing numbers—it is about preventing suffering. Each procedure we perform is a step toward a more compassionate and sustainable future.
We deeply appreciate Global Gliving’s interest in our work and hope to continue partnering with you to address this urgent issue at its root.
Links:
Project reports on GlobalGiving are posted directly to globalgiving.org by Project Leaders as they are completed, generally every 3-4 months. To protect the integrity of these documents, GlobalGiving does not alter them; therefore you may find some language or formatting issues.
If you donate to this project or have donated to this project, you can receive an email when this project posts a report. You can also subscribe for reports without donating.
Support this important cause by creating a personalized fundraising page.
Start a Fundraiser
