Current Projects

Costa Rica

Even though Costa Rica shows the highest spay and neuter rate in Central America, approximately 80% of veterinarians and animal organizations dedicated to small animals work in the Central Valley (the most affluent and gentrified area of the country.) Spay and neuter efforts in rural areas are not yet sufficient to stem the growth of the stray population and uncontrolled growth, coupled with lack of education, lead to abuse and neglect. During 2011, we will focus our efforts in rural areas.  

Nicaragua

McKee will continue to offer advanced spay and neuter surgery training in Nicaragua. This year we will invite one Nicaraguan veterinarian to come to Costa Rica for training, who will then train any interested vets in exchange to their commitment to offering regularly scheduled, low-cost spay and neuter clinics. McKee will run this project in coordination with Fundación Amarte (http://www.fundacionamarte.org/)

Panamá

During 2011 we plan to work closely with Spay Panama (http://www.spaypanama.org. Spay Panama leads the charge to end animal abuse in Panama offering advanced spay and neuter training for veterinarians, as well as low-cost surgeries for low income people. Due to the similarity between our organizations, we have decided to join forces combining our efforts to introduce McKee´s Community Outreach Program south of the Costa Rican border. This program is designed to train community leaders and animal organizations on how to set up a sustainable and successful spay and neuter program, launch local fundraising activities and promote responsible animal ownership.