Dear Friends and Supporters,

Thank you for taking a moment to join us on this journey. I am a British freelancer with a background in wildlife conservation, and for many years. My environmental work and mission to help animals has taken me to various countries in Latin America, including Ecuador, Peru, and Guatemala, and Mexico, It is near impossible but I tried very hard to find loving homes for some of these animals I rescued. One beautiful dog I rescued from Ecuador, I rehomed back in the UK, others in Europe. Over the years, I've had the means of saving and rehoming over 58 animals in need in Ecuador, Guatemala, Peru, and Mexico, while I was doing other environmental projects and teaching. Though, I don't run an animal refuge, these rescue pets often become my family when I cannot find other homes for them.

Life took an unexpected turn five years ago when I became a widow. My journey led me to Europe to try and secure a permanent residency visa to not have to go back to Latin America, but the pandemic and visa complications left me in a state of uncertainty. Ultimately, I had to leave the EU due to Brexit-related issues, and I couldn't return to the UK due to strict covid regulations, in 2021 travel restrictions. With limited options, I found myself coming to sit out the rest of the pandemic in Mexico, a place with softer regulations. Although more recently this year 2023, I was unfortunate to experience  cheating from Mexican landlords, all  who treated me unfairly and that is why I had to go to a hostel with 5 pets, the problem in Mexico all hostels and Airbnbs don´t  usually accept that many pets either,  and if they do they charge the equivalent of ten dollars per pet per night,  which makes it even more difficult  for me. I  couldn´t afford exorbitant fees per pet, making it financially impossible. As a result, I was in a precarious living situation that is neither safe nor secure and then was subjected to a very traumatic violent situation. This has put worse pressure on my already fragile heart health which has been rapidly worse since my husband died 5 years ago. I cannot get the specialist heart care I need for my particular case here in Mexico, I need to return to Europe and the sooner the better chances for my heart and me and my pets future.

I've persevered through difficult living situations because I will not abandon my rescue animals. Finding homes for these animals in Mexico is not possible,  animal refuges are stretched thin in Mexico, and many refuges are already overwhelmed.

I am now focused on getting my animals and myself out of this situation and out of Mexico as quickly as possible to safer lands in Europe, however, another blow of bad luck is my last client I worked for didn´t pay me for the work I did, otherwise I would be on my way by now with my animals and this is where I need your help. With your support, we can reach our goal of $3,125, ideally to 5000 to cover the expenses required for my pets to safely leave Mexico, we will be going to Europe, Spain where its safer and easier to rent with pets, I don´t drive so I will also be booking a driver who can take pets to where ever we find a place that accepts us from the airport in Madrid, to the south of Spain.

With deep gratitude I ask for your support for help with their paperwork, vaccinations, health certificates, microchips for the two new rescues, and two big travel crates for the dogs. Additionally, funds raised beyond this goal can contribute to securing a deposit and travel from the airport to a new rented home for us in Europe, should we be able to reach our goal or we will use a pet courrier service instead of just me trying to carry 5 pet boxes plus my other luggage.

Here's a breakdown of costs:

- Vaccination Package for 5 pets: $500
- Health Certificates for 5 pets: $145
- Microchips for 2 pets: Estimated $300 (3 already have chips from Europe and the two new rescues need chips).
- Two large dog travel boxes: $430
Flights for 5 pets: Estimated $750
Flight for me : $500 to 1K .
Total $3, 125

I will be posting vet receipts once things start moving along.

Every donation, no matter how small, will make a meaningful difference in our journey. By contributing to our cause, you're helping us ensure the safety and well-being of these five wonderful animals who have relied on me for their care.

I believe in the power of compassion and collective support, and I hope you'll join me while I am pursuing more work, lets make it work together in making this rescue mission a success. Your generosity will not only save lives but also provide a brighter future for my furry family.

In return I am happy to send you a piece of printable art for your home, and if you are also a pet owner or pet lover, you can send me a photo of your pet and I can make a home printable art piece for your pet as a token of appreciation, just leave a message with your donation and let me know.

Thank you for your kindness and support. Together, we can make a positive impact on the lives of these animals and give them the love and care they deserve.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Carla, Honi, Canela, Mittens, Alfonzo, Tofu.

Anyone that donates will get a link to follow our journey on Instagram