Time is of the essence for this dedicated group of volunteers saving dogs from a 30-day death sentence
After a visit to CEBIAM Centro de Bienestar Animal Municipal (the local city pound) in the summer of 2014, Alexandra Berger was devastated when she saw the condition the dogs were living in due to lack of funding. She also quickly realized they were not getting adopted due to lack of publicly and as a result, they were euthanized after 30 days. She started a Facebook page, Cada Vida Importa (Every Life Matters), to showcase the dogs in need of homes and created a team of volunteers dedicated to saving these captured dogs from death row. In animal rescue, not all dogs get their happy ending. Stray, neglected or abandoned dogs end up at CEBIAM, and sadly many dogs do not get adopted within their 30 days grace to period. The Cada Vida Importa team checks in on the dogs each week, taking photos and posting to social media in hopes the dogs will be adopted.
They also provide love, exercise, attention to the dogs, and collect donations in order to provide improvements in their lives. Through fundraisers and donations, they can purchase cleaners, dog beds and food for the dogs at the shelter and most importantly rescue dogs from the pound placing them in foster homes, adoptive homes or no-kill shelters. Thanks to their efforts they have saved hundreds of dog’s lives. If you are looking for a new family member, check with them first as these dogs are at high risk. All dogs are sterilized before moving to their new home. The organization was originally called Save a Dog From Death Row; the name was changed to put a positive spin on the group. Team members include Dr. Daniel Lopez, Lisa Wright, Jimena Arvizu Lobo, Nancy Alba and Alexandra Berger and many walkers, foster parents, and flight escorts. You can help CADA VIDA IMPORTA save a life by making a donation or volunteering, find them on Facebook/cadavidaimportarescue.
