Stopping animal Abandonment through sterilization
All photos used on this website are of actual animals living in or around Palora, Ecuador.
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596 Setrilizations Completed to date
596 Setrilizations Completed to date
The Challenge
The Challenge
In Palora, Ecuador, stray dogs and cats are viewed as pests rather than companions. With a local daily wage of just $15, sterilization procedures are a luxury most families cannot afford. Without intervention, the cycle of overpopulation grows exponentially:
One female dog and her offspring can produce 67,000 puppies in just six years.
One female cat and her offspring can produce 370,000 kittens in seven years.
Our Solution: Esteriliza Hoy
Our Solution: Esteriliza Hoy
Esteriliza Hoy y Evita su Abandono Mañana (Sterilize Today, Prevent Abandonment Tomorrow) provides free and subsidized sterilization procedures. By partnering with a local veterinarian, we break the cycle of unwanted litters and promote responsible pet ownership.
Thanks to our generous supporters, we have successfully sterilized over 500 animals, preventing thousands of future strays from a life of suffering.
How You Can Help
How You Can Help
We rely entirely on donors to keep these clinics running. Your contribution directly funds surgeries for families who need them most.
$10 funds one sterilization surgery.
$20 sterilizes two animals and prevents hundreds of future strays.
Monthly Giving ensures we can host regular campaigns and reach more of the Palora community.
how we started
how we started
OUR HISTORY
In 2022, a mother and daughter duo driven by compassion embarked on a mission to improve the lives of dogs and cats in Palora, Ecuador. Like many small towns in developing countries, Palora faces a significant challenge due to the population of stray animals. These animals endure harsh conditions, including:
Starvation & Dehydration
Deadly Diseases
Road Accidents
Animal Attacks
Poisoning
Initially, we partnered with an animal sanctuary to provide immediate relief through rescue support and veterinary attention. However, as the scale of the problem became apparent, we realized that a more sustainable solution was needed.
SHIFTING OUR FOCUS TO STERILIZATION
In 2023, we pivoted our focus to address the root cause of the problem: uncontrolled reproduction. We began offering free and subsidized sterilization services to pet owners and stray animals. By working closely with Asociacion Dejando Huellas, we established a low-cost veterinary clinic that provides affordable care and promotes responsible pet ownership.
Our goal is to make sterilization a common practice, reduce the number of abandoned animals, and ultimately improve the overall well-being of animals in Palora and the surrounding communities.
Our Partner
Our Partner
Esterliza Hoy is proud to partner with Asociacion Dejando Huellas, an animal rescue, sanctuary, and veterinary organization, to help coordinate and realize our sterilization campaigns. Dejando Huellas is passionate about ending animal suffering and abandonment through sterilization and education. Below is a short video of our low-cost veterinary clinic made possible by our generous donors! onor
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