Featured Rescue - Amazon CARES

Peru, Rescue - By Staff Writer on Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 11:28

Amazon Community Animal Rescue, Education & Safety (CARES) is focused on rescuing and aiding the dogs of the Peruvian Amazon region. Because of the notoriety of the environmental issues in the Amazon, assistance to domesticated animals has been overlooked. Founded in 2004 Amazon CARES provides assistance to stray animals and animals in need.
Founded by Molly Mednikow Amazon CARES has worked relentelssly for over 5 years to make a significant impact on the living conditions and health of animals and humans in teh poorest region of Peru.

Get Involved
You can donate through the Amazon CARES website www.amazoncares.org
All donations are tax deductible.

Ongoing, Active Projects
• Modern Veterinary Clinic located in center of Iquitos, Perú.
• Two Full Time Licensed Veterinarians on staff, including the only Licensed Veterinarian in the region specializing in "Small Animal Medicine."
• Absolutely NO-KILL Animal Sanctuary with "Lifetime Pet Program" in Cabo López, near Iquitos.
• Animal Rescue, Rehab, Adoption.
• Free Mobile Veterinary Clinics & Stray Animal Birth Control Programs.
• Youth & Community Enrichment, including Humane Education programs & Anti-Domestic Violence Campaigns.
• Frequent boat trips to service more remote communities.
• Assisted Animal Therapy for disabled children.
• Free wildlife veterinary assistance at a non-profit "Animal Orphanage" and INRENA, the government facility that rescues illegally traded wildlife.
• Continuing Education Programs to All Veterinary Professionals in the Region.
• Active Volunteer Programs in the USA and in Perú.