Wednesday, November 18, 2009

You can Make a Difference for Stray Dogs


Realengo is working to bring hope to stray dogs struggling to survive in some of the worst situations in the world. We’re making a difference for these dogs and turning tales of hardship into stories of success. With your support, we can provide even more hope...

...For newborn puppies born into a world where they are already unwanted:
The puppy to the right was born under an old abandoned car in a dump in Canovanas, along with his brothers and sisters. Their mother was so malnourished and thin that the outline of her ribs was visible under her matted fur, yet she did all she could to keep her puppies safe and warm. When local people were unable to care for the puppies they considered drowning them so they would not have to starve to death. Until REALENGO stepped in and offered them hope...

...For hurt and suffering dogs who would otherwise have no one:

The black dog below was abandoned and left to fend for herself on the streets of Puerto Rico. Alone, hungry, and sick, she was suffering from mange, a painful disease that leads to severe hair loss and skin irritation. Without treatment she faced a prolonged and agonizing death on the streets by herself. Until REALENGO stepped in and offered her hope…

We were able to bring hope to all of the animals above - these dogs were rescued, treated, cared for, and adopted into new and loving homes thanks to your support of WSPA’s work for animals around the world. Your gift can bring hope to even more animals and create more happy endings, by:

Implementing Humane Population Control Programs: With hundreds of millions of stray dogs in need around the world, it’s crucial that we take steps to prevent further breeding. Last year our clinics across the globe spayed and neutered over 23,000 dogs, and we persuaded 10 countries to commit to ending cruel methods of stray control. With your support we’ll continue and expand our humane control programs to have a lasting impact for strays.

Providing Veterinary Care to Animals in Need: Stray dogs suffer from a host of painful yet preventable diseases including mange, parvovirus and parasitic infections.  We’re bringing these dogs desperately needed veterinary care through our projects in 16 countries. Your gift will help sustain these projects and ensure that even more dogs receive the care they need.

Vaccinating Dogs Against Rabies:  Globally, rabies kills hundreds of thousands of dogs, as well as tens of thousands of people, every year.  Out of fear some communities resort to cruel methods of controlling rabies including mass shooting and poisoning.  WSPA is working to show authorities that vaccinating dogs is the most effective and humane way to prevent rabies. 

Please send your gift of hope to help these stray dogs and other animals today.  Thank you again for your compassion, your dedication, and for all that you do for animals everywhere.