2019 Annual Report

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Message from the President

What a difference a year can make!

2018
80 sterilizations
8 rescues
20 adoptions

2019
111 sterilizations
83 rescues
69 adoptions

These numbers alone should make it plain that our Executive Director Rebecca Raab—who needed to
spend much of 2018 in the U.S.—was back in Oaxaca at the helm of FOMAR in 2019. Under her guidance, FOMAR’s activities were expanded significantly over the previous year, and we were able to directly assist more than one hundred animals in Oaxaca.

In addition to the above numbers, which represent FOMAR’s direct activity, 2019 was also a growth year for collaborative efforts. FOMAR developed and enhanced contacts with other rescue initiatives, and made a concerted effort to refer people to local efforts where appropriate.

Rescues and adoptions are our passion at FOMAR, but our dream is no unwanted animals. Unwanted animals turn into abused and neglected pets or are left vulnerable, sick, and starving.

In 2020, FOMAR will launch an initiative to address this problem. In a first, FOMAR wants to expand its focus to include sterilization clinics serving local communities. Sterilized animals lead healthier lives for a variety of reasons. For example, females benefit from not being constantly pregnant, giving birth, and trying to care for often-unwanted babies. Males no longer constantly fight over females, suffering bites and other wounds in the process. Long term benefits of sterilization for dogs, in particular, include a reduced risk of mammary cancer in females and a reduction in prostate problems in males.

Rebecca is already scouting out clinic locations, and FOMAR is seeking ways to publicize the clinics and searching for volunteers to help with the effort.

Looking back at last year’s accomplishments and ahead to this year’s goals, you, as a friend and donor to FOMAR must know how important you are. We couldn’t achieve what we have without your financial support. We cannot thank you enough for your generous financial gifts in the past, and we hope you will join with us in supporting this year’s expanded and improved efforts to care fore and defend animals in Oaxaca.

Thank you,

Judy Anderson
President, Board of Directors
Friends of Megan Animal Rescue

Message from the Executive Director

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As you can see from our President’s report, we were busy last year playing catch up. So far, 2020 has started out strong and we are on a roll. We have already sterilized more than 20 cats and dogs, and provided aid and assistance to a lot more. We’ve taken on some more serious cases that have required major surgeries, which we were only able to do because of your generous donations.

2019 had some interesting highlights. Along with the many dogs and cats we are used to, we rescued a local turkey vulture (Mr. Spock) who had been struck down with illness and was unable to fly. As usual, superstar vet Luciano Carrasco came to the rescue, and after the appropriate medication and a few days’ rest, we were able to release him back into the wild. It was such a great sight to see him healthy again as he soared into the sky

We also launched an Instagram account to complement our Facebook page, and we make sure to post a wide range of original content on both platforms. You can now follow us on both of these social media sites (with the username ‘friendsofmegan’), as well as on our website (www.fomanimalrescue.org).

This 2019 report is a little different from those of previous years, as we have outlined our vision for 2020 and invite you along for the ride as we realize it. We are closely monitoring the outbreak of COVID-19 in Mexico, and remain aware that it could negatively impact our plans for 2020. We are taking the appropriate precautions, and will keep working to protect animals in Oaxaca throughout this pandemic. As always, we are forever grateful for all of you and for your support. None of this could happen without your donations. Thank you! Here’s looking forward to a busy, successful year FOMAR and all of its furry friends

Many thanks,

Rebecca Durden Raab
Executive Director
Friends of Megan Animal Rescue

Support FOMAR Today!

Your generous support is critical in enabling FOMAR to assist animals in Oaxaca.

For our U.S. supporters, all donations to Friends of Megan Animal Rescue are fully tax-deductible under Internal Revenue Service guidelines in every state. Donations are designated directly for the food, care, and treatment of rescued animals.

Our preferred method of receiving donations is securely through PayPal. Alternatively, you can send a check to:

Tom Poe, Treasurer
4169 Woodside Drive
Rockingham, VA 22801
USA

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