AHPPA-Costa Rica Animal Shelter Participates Int'l Pet Photo Contest as Recipient

PRLog (Press Release) - Jan 28, 2010 -
AHPPA, Asociación Humanitaria Para la Protección Animal de Costa Rica,  translates to “Humanitarian Association for the Protection of Animals” in Costa Rica. This no-kill shelter is home to many unwanted and abused animals, and includes a state-of-the-art-clinic for those in need of medical attention provided by five resident veterinarians.

A devoted group of volunteers, led by founder, Lillian Schnog Nagtegaal, assist in the care and adoption for these poor furry creatures. AHPPA is affiliated with the RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) of Great Britain and as a shelter partner with the Humane Society International (HSI).                    

The Humane Society USA and HSI, along with sponsors VISA and Zazzle, have begun the 2010 Pet Photo Contest in conjunction with SPAY DAY, an annual, global event to assist with low and no-cost spay and neutering of cats and dogs.

To help AHHPA in Costa Rica with much needed funds, participating in the Pet Photo Contest can be done in one of three ways:

1)   Visit the Costa Rica Pets Photo submissions page http://photocontest.humanesociety.org/contest.html?page=v... and click on your favorite photo to vote. Votes only count with a donation; a minimum $5 donation will help AHPPA to help the animals in Costa Rica. Your generosity is most appreciated.

2)   Enter the Contest with your Pet Photo http://photocontest.humanesociety.org/contest.html?page=viewIndex&contestId=2&orgId=498. Participate in the Fundraisers Category by indicating AHPPA as your chosen charity. Then spread the word via Facebook, Twitter, e-mails to family and friends and ask them to help with your fundraising efforts for the animals in Costa Rica.  It’s fun, easy and great prizes are awarded for those who finish with a minimum of 600 votes.

3)   Use the Filter by Organization drop down menu on the Search Pets page to locate Pet Photo Entries from Costa Rica who have generously allocated their fund raising efforts to AHPPA.

Every vote and dollar donated in your pet's name or that of another pet will help spay and neuter animals to control overpopulation. In many countries, especially Costa Rica, the number of abandoned, homeless, and abused dogs is a serious issue.

As you can see in this video,  AHPPA  operates their facility with attention to the animals in a well organized and caring manner, here, after a natural disaster in Costa Rica.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_O3GZNpN3Y




The Pet Photo Contest as a fund-raising vehicle comes at a pivotal point to assist with the AHPPA Outreach Program 2010, http://www.animalsheltercostarica.com the largest program of its kind in Costa Rica, created to perform spay/neutering and other health and medical services for animals in need to outlaying areas throughout Costa Rica.

The Humane Society US and HSI began this contest on Jan. 20, 2010. Submissions for Pet Photos end at 5:00 p.m. EST Feb. 26, 2010. The Fundraising Category for voting ends 5:00 p.m. March 4, 2010.  Details for Rules and Regulations can be viewed at the official website for Pet Photo Contest.