In week 4 of our COVID-19 Food Relief Campaign, we distributed 1,288 pounds of animal food. We reached the communities of Colonia Dolby, Franco Flats, Gravel Bay, the east side of AKR, and the Colonia Balfate.
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In week 4 of our COVID-19 Food Relief Campaign, we distributed 1,288 pounds of animal food. We reached the communities of Colonia Dolby, Franco Flats, Gravel Bay, the east side of AKR, and the Colonia Balfate.
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In our third week of distributing food alongside the SOL International Foundation and Roatan Because We Care, Roatan Animal Support provided 2,618 pounds of animal food.
And while in just 3 weeks, we have distributed over 5,000 pounds of animal food, the reality isn’t as impressive. This has been spread amongst 40 + communities which only covers about half of our island. We’re providing 2-pound bags of food to ensure we have enough for everyone in each community, but a couple of pounds only lasts a cat or dog for a few meals. We still try to reach new areas, however, the animals we already provided food to are without a doubt going hungry again.
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Sharing our week 2 in photos. Was another busy week visiting and distributing food to the communities of Carnaveral, El Suampo, Mono Hill, Colonia Guzman, Colonia Bodden, Pensacola, Constellation Bight, Franco Flats, Willy Warren, Coxen Hole (The Thicket), Colonia Alden and St. Helene.
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We just completed our first week of distributing animal and human food alongside Roatan Because We Care and the SOL Foundation to local families facing dire economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic and collapse of our tourism industry.
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Roatan desperately needs help from veterinarians and veterinary students. As a third world country, for most of the population paying for veterinary care is out of the question.
The major issue we are currently facing on the island is the desperate need for spay and neutering. Several years ago, there used to be some volunteer vet groups that would frequently visit the island for sterilization clinics, however, their visits have greatly been reduced. The combination of thousands of island animals and less spaying and neutering taking place has resulted in our animal population skyrocketing. In simple terms, what does this mean? Quite frankly, just more suffering.
Currently, there are not enough people able and willing to adopt island strays. As more and more kittens and puppies are born, more are doomed to a harsh life on the streets spent hungry and susceptible to disease, being hit by vehicles and early death.
If you are a veterinarian or veterinary student and would consider donating a day or two of your time, we have many opportunities to take advantage of the services you can offer. Whether you are planning an island vacation already or are seeking a vacation with a purpose, we would love to have your support. We are also grateful for any supplies or equipment donations. Please contact us for more details.