Veterinary Spay and Neuter Program in Nicaragua

Charlene Burton Start Date: Dec 23, 2014 - End Date: Mar 2, 2015
  • Granada, Nicaragua

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by: Charlene Burton Start Date: Dec 23, 2014 - End Date: Mar 2, 2015
Hello and thanks for visiting my page! I am a first year veterinary student at NC State University and this spring break I will be traveling to Granada, Nicaragua, with World Vets, a non-profit organization providing veterinary care to companion animals and livestock in developing countries. World Vets has a small surgical facility in Granada, where I will assist in spay and neuter surgeries on dogs and cats from in and around the city. The surgeries we perform will help reduce the dog and cat overpopulation, a major problem in that city, as well as many other large cities in Central America.

I ask for your support because there is a significant cost associated with traveling to Nicaragua and participating in this program. 

Thank you in advance for any assistance, monetary or otherwise, you are able to provide, it is much appreciated! Feel free to ask me any questions you may have about the program or World Vets. The animals of Central America greatly appreciate your generosity!


Here is an overview of the World Vets organization, please check them out!

World Vets develops, implements and manages international veterinary and disaster relief programs to help animals, educate people and have a positive impact on communities. Improving animal welfare and alleviating suffering are high on our priority list but our work extends beyond that. Our programs help to prevent the spread of diseases from animals to humans; our livestock programs help small farmers to pull themselves out of poverty, and our disaster relief efforts for animals directly impact people who might otherwise remain in dangerous situations if the needs of their animals are not addressed.


  • Granada, Nicaragua

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  • 3 DAYS LEFT FOR FUNDING!

    Hey y'all! 

    I only have 3 DAYS LEFT on this fund my travel page so please donate now if you can! Even a dollar helps, anything you can give will help out so much! Please share with your family and friends and spread the word! My amazing friend, Kevin Garofalo, had a comedy show last night to fundraise for my trip and we raised another $300 which is incredible!! Thanks again to everyone who came out and supported me last night! 

    ~char

  • ONE WEEK LEFT For Funding!

    Hello everyone!

    I leave for Nicaragua in 17 days and I only have ONE WEEK left on this funding campaign website! Please consider donating any amount you can as well as sharing my page with your family and friends! Also, Raleigh NC friends-- please come out to Napper Tandys on Glenwood this Friday night (2/27) at 7:30pm for a comedy show that will be raising money for my trip! I can't wait to share my stories and pictures with all of you when I get back!

    Thank you for taking a look! ~Char

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