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Our mission is to relieve the
suffering of the animals of Vieques. We spay and neuter as many
animals as
possible to reduce overpopulation on the island, we promote
responsible pet ownership and animal care, and we adopt out as many
animals as we can, many going off the island. We are a
community oriented organization with services available to
everybody and we are a source of education about animal care and animal
rights. Activities and fund raisers are held throughout the year
to help further our work.
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| Vieques, Puerto
Rico, a small island located off the mainland's east coast, for many
years offered no veterinary or animal rescue services. During the early
1980's, a handful of concerned immigrants from the states and a
few
local residents took a serious interest. in improving the welfare of
the animals. They began by feeding the
island's multitudinous strays and soliciting the help of
veterinarians from Puerto Rico to sterilize them. By 1987, the Vieques
Humane Society
and Animal Rescue, Inc. was officially established as a non-profit
organization. Today, we still offer the only veterinary services on the
island and have developed strong community based programs. |
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Our devoted staff is headed
by Aleida Tolentino, Shelter
Manager. Sheila Burgos is
our receptionist and Emily
Dark does everything from adoption coordinating, to assisting
the Veterinarians to grooming and bathing. Ivelisse Corcino,
Aida Martinez and Carmen Santiago are shelter care
givers who show their love and compassion in everything they do.
Juanito Hernandez does everything from
maintaining fences to construction to keeping cars running. Our
board members are Barbara Rumore, President; Christa Lawson, Secretary and
Treasurer; Penny Miller,
Wendy Price, Celia Romero, Laura
Cohen, Deborah Schultz, Gillion
Williams, Eneida Delerme, Carol Thompson and Dorothy Andrews. Two
wonderful veterinarians, Pedro
Watlington and Jose Santiago
come to the
clinic every week. We also have volunteers such as Tom Wright who play
a very important role in our success.
Copyright © 2007 -
Vieques Humane Society & Animal Rescue.
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