I am Fátima Walthert, I am 36 years old and I come from Switzerland, but my heart found his home in the Galapagos Islands. Since my arrival in 2015, I was impacted by the situation of abandoned and abused animals. As a lover of animals, I felt called to make a difference, giving them a safe shelter in my humble home where they can find love, care and a second chance. My commitment to these defenseless beings is born of the desire to see them rehabilitated and happy, finding homes that love and value them.
My mission is to raise awareness about the importance of sterilization and responsible tendency, ensuring that no animal suffers in these unique islands. With each rescue history, I renew my commitment to work for a future where human and animals coexist in harmony.
The sanctuary It seeks to solve the problem of overpopulation of abandoned animals, mistreated and without reproductive control in Galapagos, a situation that affects both the welfare of animals and the fragile ecosystem of the islands. The lack of an adequate management of urban fauna contributes to the introduction of diseases such as parvovirus and distemper, which harm pets, as well as threatening the wildlife of the region. Through sterilization, rescue, rehabilitation and responsible adoption programs, the sanctuary works to reduce the suffering of animals and maintain ecological balance in the islands, promoting harmonic coexistence between communities and the environment. Project summary or initiative
The project is a private sanctuary in the canton Santa Cruz, Galapagos, which rescues, rehabilitates and looks for forever families for abandoned animals, abused and without reproduction control, especially dogs. We seek to reduce the negative impact of urban fauna in the local ecosystem, promoting sterilization, vaccination and responsible adoption. The initiative addresses the problems of animals introduced in the islands, protecting both animal welfare and the ecological balance of Galapagos, in an effort to prevent the spread of diseases and improve the quality of life in the community.
This sanctuary is unique in Galapagos for being one of the few private centers dedicated to the protection and rescue of abandoned and mistreated animals, without governmental support. Unlike other projects, it combines the rescue and rehabilitation of animals with a focus on the preservation of the local ecosystem, avoiding the urban fauna negatively impacting wildlife. In addition, it does a community awareness work on the importance of responsible sterilization and tendency, promoting a balance between animal welfare and the conservation of the environment of the islands.
The main objectives of the sanctuary are rescue and rehabilitate abandoned or abused animals in Galapagos, reduce the population of street animals through sterilization and promote responsible adoption. We also seek to protect the local ecosystem by minimizing the impact of urban fauna on wildlife, preventing the transmission of diseases and reducing ecological risks.
Expected results:
– Significant exchange of the population of street animals on the island, thanks to sterilization and education campaigns.
-Mayor number of animals rehabilitated and adopted in responsible homes.
-Concience in the community about responsible tenure and the importance of ecosystem conservation
1. ODS 03: Health and well-being: By reducing the number of animals in street situation and the transmission of diseases (as Parvovirus and Hoquillo), We improve public health and the well-being of the community and its surroundings.
2. ODS 04: Quality education: We carry out educational activities on the responsible post of pets and the importance of sterilization, fostering a culture of respect and care towards animals.
3. ODS 15: Ecosystems Terrestrial: By controlling the population of intruduced animals in Galapagos, we help protect local biodiversity and reduce pressure on the ecosystem, avoiding urban fauna to affect wildlife.
4. ODS 17: Alliances to achieve the objectives: We collaborate with other shelters and the local community, generating support networks that allow us to maximize the positive impact of the sanctuary in the sustainability and social welfare of Galapagos. This comprehensive approach helps comply with the Galapagos ODS goals by promoting harmonic coexistence between human beings, animals and the environment.
| Phase | Activity | Buget |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1. Adequacy of a reception and quarantine area | Enable a safe and functional space within the sanctuary that allows the first veterinary valuations, to provide basic emergency care, and guarantee the quarantine of The animals just rescued to prevent the contagion of diseases to the rest of the population of the shelter. | $5500,00 REQUIRE FUNDING (The value includes 10% of Overhead for the administration of the Co-Galapagos initiative) |
