Animal Welfare Mexico Project #38145

Help Rescue, Feed, Care of our Dogs at the Shelter

by Hagamos Mas por Santa Rosalia, A.C.

Project Report | May 21, 2025
CRESCA Details of Activities 2024

By Alma Colorado | Lider de Proyecto

Veterinary students Colorado State University

ACTIVITY REPORT – CRESCA

Recreational, Social and Cultural Animal Center

As we do every year—and in a firm commitment to transparency in the use of resources—we held a public annual report presentation before our community, where we shared the results of our actions.

For 13 years, we have worked for animal welfare through the CRESCA program, which began as the Canine Rescue Center and evolved into what is now the Recreational, Social and Cultural Animal Center.

At CRESCA, we promote animal welfare based on four fundamental pillars: adoption, spaying/neutering, responsible ownership, and community co-responsibility. Through these, we contribute to key issues such as health, education, the environment, and community development.

RESCUES AND ADOPTIONS

During this year, we took in 73 dogs, prioritizing critical cases such as malnutrition, abuse, or injury. While we would love to help more, we maintain a limit aligned with our space and budget to ensure optimal conditions for the animals and visitors.

We’ve strengthened our rescue mechanism with the support of 26 responsible sponsors, who cover food, veterinary consultations, vaccinations, and other care. Some rescues are not officially counted as ours because the sponsors assume full responsibility for their upkeep.

Thanks to these efforts, 60 dogs have been adopted—some locally, others within the state, and even abroad in the United States and Germany.

SPAYING/NEUTERING AND ITS IMPACT

Our spaying/neutering program has had a significant impact, with 1,029 surgeries performed, mostly through the State Health Department and Colorado State University, managed by the Municipal Government of Mulegé through the Municipal Tourism Office.

It’s estimated that these surgeries have prevented the birth of more than 5,000 street puppies, based on an average litter size of five (some litters are as large as 14).

These figures do not include sterilizations performed by private vets or directly by the State Health Department, which has historically collaborated with both the community and our organization—even before our formal creation.

Currently, there are other active groups in the municipality also working on this issue, which we celebrate and support.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

We offer several services to support the community:

Care and recovery of sick pets when their owners cannot attend to them due to work or travel (owners only cover food and medical care).
Loan of carriers to facilitate spay/neuter procedures.
Transport of animals when owners have no means of transportation. This also applies to street dogs when a neighbor commits to taking responsibility.

SELF-SUSTAINABILITY AND SUPPORT RECEIVED

To diversify income, we built a pet crematorium, providing a dignified service while generating funds for our operations. This year, we conducted 118 cremations.

Thanks to an agreement with Veterinaria San Fernando, we offer this service at low cost and with great respect.

We also implemented a pet boarding service, with 34 services provided.

Additionally, we built 10 wooden dog houses, exchanged for food donations. These were made with community-donated materials. Special thanks to Imelda, Baja Jigs, and Mariscos El Inge.

To improve the animals’ nutrition, we signed agreements with Gran Pollo, Buen Pollo, Aquarios 2000, and Cuesta Hermanos, who donated 1,775.5 kg of chicken skin and fish scraps. From this total, we obtained about 50% yield in processed products such as cracklings and fish meal.

CENTER IMPROVEMENTS

This year:

We renovated palm roofs to reduce heat.
We created a safe play area for the dogs.
We repaired the access road twice, thanks to Mr. Trino Gutiérrez.
We reduced water costs thanks to donations from Pin Sarabia and Tonkas Grill.

MAJOR DONATIONS

This year, Nestlé Purina donated food, Additionally, thanks to Carolina and her friends, we received 380 more kilograms at Christmas.

This support significantly reduced our operating costs.

EDUCATION AND AWARENESS

We happily welcome school groups from elementary, middle, and high school levels, promoting education on responsible pet ownership and respect for animals. We are grateful to the teachers who organize these visits.

INTER-INSTITUTIONAL COLLABORATION

We are part of the Municipal Government’s Animal Welfare Committee in Mulegé, collaborating in spay/neuter campaigns and receiving support from Public Safety, Public Services, Firefighters, Civil Protection, and the Health Committee for critical rescues.

We have also shared our experience with rescue groups in Guerrero Negro and Bahía Tortugas, promoting animal welfare across the region.

While we believe in rescue, we know it is not a long-term solution. Investing in mass spaying/neutering and education will have a much greater impact in reducing the street dog and cat population.

THANK YOU FOR BEING PART OF THIS JOURNEY!

With your support, we will continue transforming lives and promoting animal welfare with responsibility and love.

Adoption

Visitors and donors

Education and donors

Our loving veterinarian

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Jan 10, 2025
CRESCA Details of Activities February 2024

By Alma Colorado | Lider de Proyecto

"Spay and neuter surgeries for dogs and cats

We know that GlobalGiving requests quarterly reports, but we prefer to provide updates every month because we love expressing our gratitude for your valuable support consistently. It is truly a pleasure to share with you a detailed report about the activities carried out by the Recreational, Educational, Social, and Cultural Animal Center (CRESCA) over the past months.

Your generous support has been essential for the continuity of our work, and we want to keep you informed about the positive impact your contributions have on the lives of the dogs we care for and protect.

Activities Carried Out in January

This month, CRESCA has worked tirelessly to ensure the well-being of the dogs that are part of our family. Here are some of the most relevant activities:

1. Caring for our furry friends

We provided consistent food, water, and veterinary care to all the dogs sheltered at the center.
Ivermectin was applied to all dogs to effectively control flea and tick infestations.
We offered six cremation services for the pets of community members and municipal residents. This service is part of our local fundraising program.

2. Sterilizations

With the support of the Health Department, we performed 81 free sterilizations at our facilities, thanks to collaboration with the state and municipal governments.
In partnership with the Municipal Tourism Office and Colorado State University, we conducted the first day of a new campaign, sterilizing 18 pets.

3. Food collection and improvement

We collected 158.5 kg of chicken skin, a fundamental resource for improving the protein intake of our dogs.
We refined our fish meal preparation process by incorporating cooking and sun-drying, ensuring better product quality.

4. Donations and community support

We sincerely thank “Cuesta Hermano” Fishery and Icehouse for their generous donation of 23 kg of fresh fish waste, a valuable contribution to feeding our dogs.
This month, our sponsored pet program benefited 18 families who received support for feeding and veterinary care for their dogs, thanks to the commitment of kind-hearted individuals in our community.

5. Fundraising

We organized a sale of wooden dog houses made from recycled wood donated by the community. The funds raised were used to purchase food and prepare fish meal.

Impact of Your Support

Thanks to your sponsorship and collaboration, we have been able to continue providing essential services to rescued dogs, improve our facilities, and carry out sterilization campaigns that contribute to controlling the canine population in our community.

We want to express our deepest gratitude for your ongoing support. You make it possible for us to continue our mission of giving a second chance to the dogs that need it the most.

We are committed to this cause and to the well-being of these noble companions. Your collaboration is a crucial part of this effort, and we are proud to have you with us on this mission.

"Surgeries performed in community areas"

"Reception of pets for sterilization"

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Jan 7, 2025
CRESCA Details of ActivitiesJanuary 2024

By Alma Colorado | Lider de Proyecto

First trials with cooked fish meatballs for our pe

At CRESCA, we are proud to be a shelter where each of our four-legged guests receives the love and care they deserve. Thanks to the tireless work of our team and the generous contributions from the community, we are able to offer them a safe place where they not only find shelter but also veterinary care, food, and a space full of love while waiting for a new opportunity.

Each month, we ensure that our facilities are kept clean, safe, and well-maintained, providing food, hydration, and the necessary care for all of our residents. Additionally, thanks to the collaboration of local authorities and concerned community members, we continue to receive street animals and those who are injured. We make sure that everyone feels loved and protected, ensuring they receive the veterinary care they deserve, all thanks to the support and donations from the community.

This month, with the help of the Health Department, we performed 19 free sterilizations to help control the local pet population. We also treated all of the animals with Ivermectin to keep them free from fleas and ticks, ensuring their well-being.

As part of our fundraising and community support efforts, we provided 4 cremation services to people in the community who had lost their beloved companions. We also offered our shelter to 13 pets that needed special care and treatments while their owners were unable to care for them due to medication schedules, veterinary appointments, or work commitments. While the owners covered the veterinary and food costs, we took care of providing personalized attention, keeping them healthy and safe under the supervision of our vet.

Thanks to the generous donations from local businesses, we have been able to diversify our guests’ diets. We visited roasted chicken restaurants that donated chicken skin, which, when fried, turned into delicious "chicharrones" for our furry friends. We collected a total of 66 kg of chicken skin, which became a wonderful treat for our animals!

In addition, through our collaboration with local fishermen as part of our sustainable fisheries project, we received a donation of 12 kg of fresh fish waste from one cooperative, and another joined in with an additional 64 kg. With these nutritious products, we have been able to make fish kibble and fish meal, all under the supervision of our veterinarian. Seeing the animals respond positively to this new diet confirms the importance of having the support of our community, friends, donors, and creative individuals.

We are deeply grateful for all the support we receive. Every donation—whether time, food, or resources—makes a significant difference in the lives of our four-legged friends and helps us continue fulfilling our mission: to provide them with a dignified life full of love and care. Thank you for being a part of this beautiful project!

Part of the fish donated by our fishermen.

Cooking the fish for making meatballs.

Preparing delicious chicken treats for our friends

Someone visiting the veterinarian.

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