About Us
FUNDACION GRATITUD
Established 2021
Fundación Gratitud, in El Salvador, is a non-profit organization committed to addressing issues that negatively affect our communities, animal welfare, and the environment. We take pride in working tirelessly to create a better world for all.
In animal welfare, FUNDAGRAT develops and executes humane and sustainable programs such as free spaying and neutering for homeless dogs and cats under the modality "Capture, Spay, Identify, Release.
FUNDAGRAT carries out monthly free spay and neutering campaigns for homeless and vulnerable dogs and cats. This program is implemented in the form of fixed spay/neuter days and mobile spay/neuter days, where the veterinary team is mobilized to accessible areas in rural areas of El Salvador. The results of our program speak for themselves. Since 2021, more than 884 cats and dogs have been sterilized, which will prevent approximately 12,376 births of dogs and cats in the streets or garbage dumps. We estimate that our project has prevented approximately 86,632 puppies/cats and their offspring from roaming the streets of El Salvador over seven years.
According to PETA, "Organizations that spay/neuter and vaccinate dogs for free are often especially valuable in reducing the size of stray dog populations. According to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, an unspayed dog can have as many as 67,000 offspring in six years. Sterilization programs, often called "catch-neuter-return," can drastically reduce stray dog populations."
The primary goal of this program is to control the stray animal population to reduce unnecessary suffering caused by neglect and uncontrolled growth. By sterilizing these unfortunate homeless animals, we improve their health quality of life while living on the street and prevent unwanted litter that could lead to more abandoned or abused animals.
In the environmental area, Fundación Gratitud is committed to the preservation and protection of our natural environment. We support and promote initiatives that contribute to the care of the environment and the conservation of endangered species. We recognize the importance of preserving the life of these unique beings and contributing to their repopulation and conservation. Therefore, we work to conserve and protect these vital beings, thus ensuring the continuity of ecosystems and biodiversity.
In the area of the community, Fundacion Gratitud is committed to the well-being of our community. Since our inception, we have focused on carrying out construction projects that greatly impact people's quality of life.
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Alliances
Our Results Since 2021
895 dogs/cats sterilized
90 Dogs to feed every month
01 Scholarship Degree in Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics
15 social cases and community projects
Kennels of Hope
Sterilization Center for Homeless Dogs and Cats
Sandhi-Fundagrat
PROJECT 2023
SPAY AND NEUTER FOR HOMELESS DOGS AND CATS
"SANDHI - FUNDAGRAT"
To address the population that needs more attention- homeless dogs and cats -we are pleased to announce the creation of the Center of Sterilization for Homeless Dogs and Cats, "SANDHI-FUNDAGRAT," located in Nahuizalco, Sonsonate.
The creation of this Center would not be possible without the generous and visionary donation of Chilax SV, which has facilitated the use of two structures for two years to locate the Center and the continued support of Hope Bridge Central America. This Center will hold free and low-cost spaying/neutering days.
Also, thanks to finally having a place to house the stray female dogs that will be spayed, we can now provide two weeks of pre/post-operative care for the selected canines to sterilize under our Trap, Sterilize, Identify, Release program.
This compassionate, sustainable - unique in El Salvador - and innovative program will focus on the homeless dog and cat population with no one to provide them with the prior and subsequent care required before sterilization.
The program is necessary because there are not enough shelters or good homes, leaving thousands of animals roaming the streets, encouraging daily animal abuse and cruelty. Sterilization will also drastically improve the health and quality of life of the canine/feline; 30 minutes will change their lives.
FUNDAGRAT implements the modality "Trap, Sterilize, Identify, Release."
program highlights
Empowering animals
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Data collection and research:
Improve program impact through accurate reporting and identification of sterilized animals
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FREE SPAY CAMPAIGNS FOR HOMELESS DOGS AND CATS
2021
Location: Lotificacion El Jabali Dos, Nejapa, San Salvador, El Salvador
Free Sterilization Campaign #1 - January 31, 2021
Free Sterilization Campaign #2 - February 14, 2021
Free sterilization campaign #3 - February 21, 2021
Free Sterilization Campaign No. 4: March 7, 2021
Free Sterilization Campaign No. 5 - March 21, 2021
Free Sterilization Campaign No. 6 - March 28, 2021
Free sterilization campaign No. 7: April 11, 2021
Free Sterilization Campaign No. 8 - April 25, 2021
Free Sterilization Campaign No. 9 - May 30, 2021
Free sterilization campaign #10 - June 27, 2021
Free Sterilization Campaign No. 11 - July 13, 2021
Free sterilization campaign #12 - July 25, 2021
Free sterilization campaign #13 - August 15, 2021
Free Sterilization Campaign No. 14 - August 29, 2021
Free sterilization campaign #15 - September 19, 2021
Free sterilization campaign #16 - October 17, 2021
Free Sterilization Campaign No. 17 - October 28, 2021
Free sterilization campaign #18 - October 31, 2021
Free sterilization campaign #19 - December 12, 2021
Free Sterilization Campaign No. 20 - December 19 February 2021
2022
Free Sterilization Campaign No. 21 - January 9, 2022
Free sterilization campaign #22 - February 13, 2022
Free Sterilization Campaign No. 23 - March 27, 2022
Free Sterilization Campaign No. 24 - May 8, 2022
Free Sterilization Campaign No. 25 - July 10, 2022
Free Sterilization Campaign No. 26 - July 24, 2022
Free Sterilization Campaign No. 27 - August 7, 2022
Free Sterilization Campaign No. 28 - September 25, 2022
Free Sterilization Campaign No. 29 - October 23, 2022
Free Sterilization Campaign No. 30 - December 18, 2022
Batch. El Cambio, Nejapa, San Salvador, El Salvador
2023
FREE MOBILE STERILIZATION CAMPAIGNS
Free Sterilization Campaign #31 - January 8, 2023
Railway Line, La Brisas Dos, Miguel, El Salvador
Free Sterilization Campaign #32 - January 29, 2023
Nueva Esperanza Community, La Libertad, El Salvador
Free Sterilization Campaign #33 - February 19, 2023
Caserio La Reforma, La Libertad, El Salvador
FreevSterilization Campaign #34 - March 19, 2023
Caserio Los Chinos, La Libertad, El Salvador
Free Sterilization Campaign #35 - March 20, 2023
La Esperanza Community, Nejapa, San Salvador, El Salvador
Free Sterilization Campaign #36 - April 30, 2023
Railway Line, Brisas Dos, San Miguel, El Salvador
Free Sterilization Campaign #37 - June 4, 2023
Santiago de Maria, Usulutan, El Salvador
Free Sterilization Campaign #38 - July 2, 2023
Santiago de Maria, Usulutan, El Salvador
Free Sterilization Campaign #39 - July 30, 2023
Ciudad Barrios, San Miguel, El Salvador
Free Sterilization Campaign #40 - August 2023
Ciudad Barrios, San Miguel, El Salvador
Free Sterilization Campaign #41 - September 3, 2023
Nahuizalco, Sonsonate, El Salvador
Free Sterilization Campaign #42 - October 15, 2023
Nahuizalco, Sonsonate, El Salvador
Free Sterilization Campaign #43 - November 5, 2023
Nahuizalco, Sonsonate, El Salvador