Amazon CARES was founded in 2004. At first Amazon CARES was met with resistance, as responsible pet ownership and animal adoption were novel concepts for the region. Over the last eleven years Amazon CARES has helped to shape the local culture, encouraging compassion towards animals.
Studies show a strong link between animal and community health. We saw this with our own eyes, and created essential programs that benefit the community as a whole. The world is focused on the important global and environmental issues facing the Amazon Rain forest region. Naturalists, biologists, environmentalists and wandering souls visit Iquitos in droves. Sadly, this region had NO programs in place for DOMESTIC animal welfare.
This is the reason that Amazon Community Animal Rescue, Education & Safety exists. Citizens with a desire to protect countless stray animals stepped in to create programs that the government did not provide. Since 2004, CARES has made amazing progress in the promotion of animal and public health.
Our Mission
Amazon CARES is a 501(c) 3 tax-exempt charity under section 170 of the Federal IRS Code. All donations, beguests and gifts are tax deductible. Our FEIN number is 45-366-0998
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