Hi, my name is Andreea.

I live on a small island in the Philippines called Siquijor. What started as a short visit turned into a long-term commitment when I saw how many dogs here are born into suffering — not because people are cruel, but because there is no spay and neuter access.

Every week, puppies are abandoned in remote areas. Many are sick before they are even old enough to survive. Some die without ever being seen.

I rescue and treat dogs every day, but I’ve learned something important:

Rescue alone will never solve this problem. Prevention will.

The real solution: spay & neuter

Siquijor has no ongoing spay and neuter programs for stray dogs. This means:

My main goal with this fundraiser is to organize spay and neuter campaigns across the island, working directly with veterinarians to:

A female dog can start reproducing as young as 6 months old and can have 2 litters per year.

On average:

1 litter = 5–6 puppies

2 litters per year = ~10–12 puppies

If just one female dog is not spayed:

Year 1

1 female dog

~10 puppies born

Year 2

The original female has another ~10 puppies

Several female puppies from Year 1 can also start reproducing

Even with conservative survival estimates, this can quickly become:

30–50 dogs within 2–3 years

On an island with no spay and neuter access, most of these dogs will:

Why emergency care & isolation still matter

While prevention is the priority, reality is that many dogs are already sick.

Most of the time, I have no option but to treat dogs directly on the streets where I find them. Sometimes they stay and I can finish treatment. Often, they roam and disappear before recovery can be supervised — especially in mange cases that require consistent follow-up.

There are also many dogs testing positive for distemper and parvovirus, both highly contagious.

Siquijor has only two veterinary clinics, both with limited space. For the safety of other animals, clinics cannot keep contagious dogs for long-term recovery, and extended stays quickly become unaffordable.

To support spay and neuter work responsibly, I need a small, enclosed emergency care space where I can:

This is not a shelter and not a permanent facility — only a practical, temporary support space.

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Budget Snapshot (Prevention-Focused & Flexible)

Costs vary locally, so funds are allocated by priority rather than fixed pricing.

Spay & Neuter Campaigns (MAIN PRIORITY)

Estimated allocation: 50–60% of funds raised

Emergency Medical Care

Estimated allocation: 25–30% of funds raised

Emergency Care & Isolation Space (Support Role)

Estimated allocation: 15–20% of funds raised

How Far Your Donation Goes (Real Local Costs)

Here are real examples of current veterinary and medical costs on the island, so you can see exactly how your support translates into care and prevention.

Vaccinations (5-in-1)

₱500 per shot

5 shots required per dog

Total per fully vaccinated dog: ₱2,500

Vaccinations are critical to prevent parvo and distemper, especially before spay/neuter and release.

Mange Treatment (Bravecto + Follow-Up Care)

₱1,400 per Bravecto tablet (40–56kg)

One tablet can be safely split to treat 4 dogs of ~10kg

Cost per dog (Bravecto): ~₱350

For more severe mange cases, dogs often develop secondary skin infections. In these situations:

Mange treatment is not just about eliminating parasites — consistent treatment and supervision are essential for full recovery and to prevent relapse.

✂️ Spay & Neuter Costs (Clinic Pricing)

Dog Spay (Female)

Small dog (under 10kg): ₱5,100

Medium dog (10–15kg): ₱5,600

Medium–large (15–20kg): ₱6,100

Dog Neuter (Male)

Under 10kg: ₱3,600

10–15kg: ₱4,100

15–20kg: ₱4,600

(Additional costs may apply for pregnancy, complications, or emergency cases.)

What This Means in Practice

₱1,000

→ Covers almost 3 dogs’ mange treatment, or

→ 2 vaccination shots

₱2,500

→ Fully vaccinates one dog

₱5,000–6,000

→ Spays one female dog, preventing dozens of future puppies

₱10,000

→ Vaccinates multiple dogs and funds at least one spay/neuter surgery

Initial Fundraising Goal

I’m starting with $4,000 USD, which allows me to:

Any funds beyond this will go directly toward additional spay/neuter days and medical emergencies and to improve the emergency care space.

Transparency

I will continue sharing:

I am not a registered organization. I am one person doing this hands-on, using my own time and resources. Every contribution goes directly to the dogs.

Thank you

If you donate, share, or help this reach someone who cares — thank you.

Stopping suffering doesn’t start with rescue.

It starts with preventing the next litter from being born into it.

With gratitude,

Andreea :)