ADANA need your help!
ADANA is a lovely little charity which runs a shelter for dogs in the hills near to Estepona. It has seen a massive increase in abandoned dogs, as the economic crisis sees more people leave Spain and leaves those who remain with less money to care properly for their animals. Their shelter is currently caring for 150 abandoned dogs, which is pushing their limited funds and space to breaking point and they really need our help!
Shaw Marketing Services and Spain rentals management company HomeCareontheWeb were able to help ADANA recently by donating a computer for their office. HomeCareontheWeb kindly donated the machine and Andy wiped it and reinstalled all the programmes the charity would need to get up and running straight away.
Tony Sidebottom, founder of HomeCareontheWeb, commented “We were delighted to be able to help ADANA to replace their computer. We actually got our rescue dog, Charlie, from the charity five years ago, and so it was great to be able to give something back for how well they looked after him in the months he was there, as well as for all the other dogs in their care. We shall try to help the charity as much as we can in the future and would like to urge other businesses to do the same. ADANA desperately need donations and also skilled individuals who can give their time and expertise to help the overworked committee members.”
We went up to the kennels to take the computer, meet the President and the Treasurer and talk about the charity. In the short space of time we were there it was clear just how much help they need. Their costs are now running at 10,000€ per month and their committee is struggling to keep up with all the requirements for the shelter, such as walking the animals, building and maintenance work, administration, fundraising and marketing. We have offered to help with the marketing and fundraising for the shelter, but they need many more skilled people to help, plus of course money to allow the place to stay open.
Here’s what they need, please let us know if anyone can help:
- Become part of their ‘100 Club’ by donating 5€ per month
- Become a ‘Member of ADANA’ with a small donation of just 20€ per year
- Help at the sanctuary by walking the dogs and keeping the kennels clean
- Donate your time and professional skills in the office, to help with maintenance and building work,fundraising, volunteer co-ordination or anything you feel you could offer
- Offer their animals a loving and stable home
To make a donation or to find out more please visit www.adana.es.