The McKee training in Rio Claro, Costa Rica organized by Zappa – a small local animal welfare organization originally trained by McKee Foundation at no cost, to the veterinarians trained. This training is dedicated to the committed supporters of McKee who support making a difference in humane animal welfare in Latin America, where animals are
Read MoreProject Report: Training in Guadalajara, Mexico
Introduction The Mckee Foundation training in Guadalajara, Mexico is dedicated to all the little donors from everywhere in the world who desire to do a difference for humane animal welfare on this planet. 4 veterinarians and 1 administrator from McKee Foundation traveled to Mexico from September 20th to the 26th of 2015: -Dr. Yayo Vicente
Read MoreWhat is the McKee Project? Learn About Our History!
The McKee Project is a non-profit, animal welfare organization based in Costa Rica and the U.S., founded in 1999. The McKee Project U.S. was established as a 501c3 non-profit in 1999, and is the financial headquarters of McKee. The McKee Foundation, Costa Rica, is the executive headquarters, planning and implementing McKee’s programs in Latin America
Read MoreAltering Euthanasia Practices in Jalisco Mexico, in Honor of Madame Jeanne Marchig
From October 15th to the 18th, 2013, at the request of Mexican government veterinarians, the McKee Team traveled to Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. The Guadalajara Metropolitan and adjacent municipalities make it the second most populous metropolitan area in Mexico, behind Mexico City. It is estimated that there is a minimum of one dog for every 10
Read MoreNews Article About McKee Project Spay and Neuter in Golfito
If you would like to view dozens of photos from this McKee Project campaign please visit our Facebook page. This news article below was taken from The Costa Rica Star and republished here with permission. Playa Zancudo, Costa Rica – September 2, 2013 – In keeping with the philosophy of the Zancudo Lodge in giving
Read MoreHonoring the Lifetime Achievements of Madame Jeanne Marchig After Her Passing
Jeanne founded the Marchig Animal Welfare Trust in 1986 in memory of her late husband. Through the Trust she has supported many animal welfare projects and organizations, not only in the UK, but throughout the world, including the veterinary care and treatment of animals in developing countries such as the McKee Project, re-homing programmes for
Read MoreWhy is Spay and Neuter for Companion Animals important?
Introduction to The McKee Project Methodology Over the past 12 years, The McKee Project/McKee Foundation has developed and taught spay and neuter techniques to 650 plus veterinarians in 8 Latin American countries. The reason McKee believes this teaching is critical is that the majority of veterinary schools in Latin America do not teach how to
Read MoreMcKee Project featured in Sept 28 2010 Tico Times Article
Dear Tico Times: “Change happens by listening and then starting a dialogue with the people who are doing something you don’t believe is right.” – Jane Goodall View original article here. Costa Rica is truly a paradise and, the longer I live here, the more I realize how proud we all should be of the
Read MoreMcKee Project Featured in Jan 4 2010 Article on Luke Gamble’s Vet Adventures
View original article here. I should explain that the McKee Foundation was set up by Christine Crawford – a very charismatic and determined lady who has driven forward the idea of controlling the street dogs of Costa Rica. The Foundation has a no shelter philosophy and whilst I can’t quite agree with this, having visited
Read MoreMcKee Project Featured in The Bark Magazine
View original article here. Over the past decade, as Christine Crawford has been developing her unique animal welfare model and rolling it out across Costa Rica, she has noticed some significant changes. For starters, these days, it’s rare to see a dog lying dead along the highway, and the dogs she encounters are generally much
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