Dogs and Cats of Antigua - US Inc

It has been a difficult time at The Dogs and Cats of Antigua Rescue and Wellness Sanctuary recently, as we have been battling an outbreak of canine parvovirus. Unfortunately, we have lost several puppies to the disease and all rescue admissions have been suspended until this can be resolved.

 

Parvovirus resides in the soil and is not easily eradicated, potentially returning at any time. The only feasible solution is to resurface the puppy enclosure with reinforced concrete, which prevents the virus from taking hold. The enclosure surface can then be easily washed down and sanitised on a regular basis. This will facilitate a safe and clean environment for the puppies to play and learn social skills.

In addition, our staff and volunteers have undergone training from a leading animal rescue organization to reinforce sanitation and disease prevention/control protocols, in addition to intake quarantine procedures. While this is a tragic situation, we are determined to learn and ensure that future residents of our puppy area are safe and healthy. 

 

Costs for these essential works are estimated to be $6,000 USD. In addition to the surfacing work, these funds will allow us to finish concrete and fencing around our sink; work to complete our soakaway; and adding adequate drainage and sun shades for the puppies. Most importantly, this will enable The Sanctuary to reopen its doors to new rescue admissions.

This project cannot proceed without your support, and your generous donation will enable The Sanctuary to continue the good work it has begun.

 

 

Help us airlift 25 abandoned puppies from Antigua to the US to give them a second chance at life.

My name is Giorgia and I learned about the wide-spread problem of dog abuse while sailing in the Caribbean with my family. We adopted a rescued pup named Tiga, who turned out to be an amazing, affectionate, smart, and athletic dog. After working with the non-profit, Dogs & Cats of Antigua, I was inspired to do more, so I'm raising enough funds to airlift 25 pups. Their 'Freedom Flight' leaves mid-November - it costs $350 per pup to secure a spot on Amerijet, plus $250 for the broker. Once the 25 pups land in the US they will be transported to their 'fur-ever homes' through volunteers and other non-profits.

Interested in adopting a puppy from Antigua? Want to learn more about the organizations I'm working with?