Kitticcino Charities

The mission of Kitticcino Charities is to provide accessible veterinary to at-risk communities. Kitticcino Charities' first program, Central Ohio's Programs for Animal Welfare, has successfully delivered low- and no-cost veterinary care, community outreach initiatives and animal rescue services to central Ohio for the last five years. Kitticcino Charities is now launching it's second program, Global Outreach programs for Animal Welfare - Mexico (GOPAW) to serve animals around the world, beginning in Oaxaca, Mexico. GOPAW's mission statement and objectives are as follows: MISSION STATEMENT: Global Outreach Programs for Animal Welfare - Mexico (GOPAW) is dedicated to enhanci... read more The mission of Kitticcino Charities is to provide accessible veterinary to at-risk communities. Kitticcino Charities' first program, Central Ohio's Programs for Animal Welfare, has successfully delivered low- and no-cost veterinary care, community outreach initiatives and animal rescue services to central Ohio for the last five years. Kitticcino Charities is now launching it's second program, Global Outreach programs for Animal Welfare - Mexico (GOPAW) to serve animals around the world, beginning in Oaxaca, Mexico. GOPAW's mission statement and objectives are as follows: MISSION STATEMENT: Global Outreach Programs for Animal Welfare - Mexico (GOPAW) is dedicated to enhancing the lives of animals and improving public health in Mexico's underserved communities through our comprehensive and complimentary veterinary services. Our mission is to administer vital care and educational programs that advance animal welfare and community health. We provide essential services such as complimentary sterilization, vaccinations, and parasite control, each designed to address and mitigate the spread of preventable diseases and zoonotic risks. Furthermore, our efforts in permanent animal identification and extensive data collection on animal health and zoonotic diseases aim to inform and elevate public health initiatives. By offering these services at no cost, we ensure accessibility and effectiveness in our interventions, promoting a healthier future for both animals and humans in vulnerable areas. OBJECTIVES: Global Outreach Programs for Animal Welfare - Mexico (GOPAW) aims to provide accessible veterinary care to vulnerable areas of Mexico through a comprehensive suite of services. Our objectives are as follows: To administer complimentary sterilization procedures for cats and dogs in underserved communities, reducing overpopulation and improving animal welfare. To deliver complimentary core vaccination services, safeguarding against common and preventable diseases among the local canine and feline populations. To implement complimentary deworming and ectoparasite control programs, mitigating the spread of parasitic infections and enhancing overall animal health while minimizing zoonotic risk. To offer accessible pet care education to community members, fostering understanding and compliance with veterinary recommendations, thereby positively impacting herd health and local animal welfare. To facilitate permanent identification (such as microchipping or ear notching) of sterilized animals, enabling effective data collection for research purposes and long-term tracking. To conduct comprehensive data collection on zoonotic diseases, including stool sample analysis to determine prevalence rates and identify common intestinal parasites among the studied animal population. To gather data on prevalent ailments such as transmissible venereal tumors, heartworm disease, and miscellaneous injuries, providing insights into pressing veterinary needs in the target regions. The overarching goal of this data collection effort is to raise awareness of public health risks and advocate for increased grant funding to support larger-scale projects aimed at improving the health and welfare of animal populations in underserved areas of Mexico.