American Lutheran Church Pet Pantry
Woodland, CaliforniaProviding food, treats, toys, and basic medicine to members of the community for their pets. New Recipient
Philanthropic Efforts
Because of the continued support and loyalty of our passengers, the McCrea 2000 Trust has been able to fund projects for a variety of Animal Welfare Organizations and their thousands of volunteers throughout the United States, Mexico, Ecuador and Bulgaria for over a decade. The Trust is funded by the profits from Zoe’s Cruises and Tours. These Animal Welfare Organizations, and their volunteers, provide care and a second chance for both domestic and wild animals that have been injured, abandoned and abused. Our passengers are making a difference in the lives of thousands of animals. Many of the Organizations have come to our attention through our passengers over the years. The Organizations receiving support in 2016 and 2017 are noted below with a brief summary of the work funded. Your interest in these Organizations is welcome and appreciated by them.
Foothill Dog Rescue
Shingle Springs, CaliforniaDonation of Gift Baskets & Gift Certificates for Annual Fundraiser. New Recipient
Effie Yeaw Nature Center
Carmichael, CaliforniaFunding for construction of new outdoor habitats for resident hawk, owl and falcons adjacent to visitor venue.. New Recipient
Placer SPCA
Placer, CaliforniaDonation of a Princess Cruise. New Recipient
Jake’s Wish Dog Rescue
San Martin, CaliforniaFunding for spay & neuter and medical costs. New Recipient
El Dorado County Humane Society
Diamond Springs, CaliforniaFunding for Spay & Neuter Program New Recipient
Fat Kitty City
El Dorado Hills, CaliforniaFunding in 2019 for construction of clinic and medical equipment for onsite spay, neuter, and medical care. New Recipient
Bulgarian Animal Shelter
Vidin, BulgariaFunding in coordination with International Four Paws’ two-week campaign in Vidin, Bulgaria in 2016 and 2017 with the goal of neutering of 500 street dogs. The Trust continues to fund the Community Shelter’s yearly food and medical needs in its continuing fight against overpopulation, starvation and disease amongst the street dog population in Vidin. The project is receiving media coverage throughout Bulgaria and the Balkans and it is hoped the model will be replicated. Multi-year Recipient
Alaska Raptor Center
Sitka, AlaskaTrust Funding has annually included operational expenses toward the rescue and medical expenses of injured raptors, especially bald eagles. Zoe’s Cruises has been supporting the Alaska Raptor Center for over 30 years. In 2019, the Trust will replace the Center’s entire aged heating/cooling system with a state of the art environmentally conscious pump and heating system. 35-Year Recipient
Fawn Rescue
Sonoma, CaliforniaConstruction of two large fawn enclosures to be used for rehabilitation efforts. (New Recipient)
Coalition for Community Cats
Sacramento, CaliforniaContinued yearly funding of the Coalition’s Spay and Neuter Voucher Program for low-income pet owners and small community-based rescue groups. Multi-Year Recipient
Amici Cannis, Animal Rescue Foundation of Cotacachi
Cotacachi, EcuadorFunding for a Model Sustainable Veterinary Clinic and Animal Shelter focused initially on saving the lives of hundreds of starving street dogs in Cotacachi. The Trust supports this educational opportunity to promote a significant alternative to overpopulation, abuse, disease and starvation. Major emphasis is on the Spay & Neuter Clinic that opened in 2016 and has neutered 400 street dogs. Funding supported two new veterinary assistants, focused on care for stray animals. The Clinic is the first of its kind in Ecuador and now expanding to other regions. Multi-year Recipient
Community Government Animal Shelter
Vidin, BulgariaFunding for Four Paws’ two-week campaign in Vidin, Bulgaria in 2016 and 2017 with the goal of neutering of 500 street dogs. The Trust continues to fund the Shelter’s yearly food and medical needs in its continuing fight against overpopulation, starvation and disease amongst the street dog population in Vidin. The project is receiving media coverage throughout Bulgaria and the Balkans and it is hoped the model will be replicated. (Multi-Year Recipient)
Greyhound Adoption Center
El Cajon, CaliforniaFor several years, medical funding for greyhounds rescued from dog tracks around the US and in Mexico was funded. A new central air conditioning and heating unit and back-up generator and repairs to the primary kennel’s sewer system, as well as funding toward medical care costs was provided in 2017 and 2018. In 2018, major funding was also focused on the development of a “how to” video series to assist greyhound rescue groups in the US and around the World. Multi-Year Recipient
Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary
East Sacramento, CaliforniaFunding for all food and supplies in 2016 - 2019 for the Zoe K. McCrea Feline Sanctuary, a building which provides state of the art feline habitat for socialization and the transition of semi-feral, abandoned, abused and rescued felines to the adjacent Adoption Center. Funding was also provided for Community Media Outreach, as well as matching funds for Annual Day of Giving. A Princess Cruise was also donated for their Annual Fundraiser. Multi-year Recipient
Hope for Horses
Galt, CaliforniaReserve, rehabilitation, and adoption of horses, ponies, and mules, as well as education and work with special needs humans helping horses. In 2018, funded covered arena. In 2019, funded repair and upgrade of hospital barn and structure to house recovering horses. Multi-year Recipient
Horses of Tir Na Nog
San Diego, CaliforniaFunding in 2018 was provided for a new electrical generator and medical costs toward their mission of creating a safe-haven for horses that have few options remaining, thereby ensuring them a better quality of life. In 2019, funds were also provided for a new hay barn and equipment. A Princess Cruise was also donated. Multi-Year Recipient
Humane Society of the Sierra Foothills
Auburn, CaliforniaFencing for newly acquired pasture land for abandoned and rescued farm animals. The opening of a medical trailer to provide needed care was funded in 2017. Multi-Year Recipient
Kitty Haven Sanctuary & Rescue
Modesto, CaliforniaFunding for all food and supplies in 2017 and 2018. In 2019, funds were provided for all medical costs for injured and abused animals, spay and neuter costs, and routine medical costs. Multi-Year Recipient
Mercer Vetinerary Clinic for the Homeless
Sacramento, CaliforniaFunding for monthly Clinics for animals of the homeless run by UC Davis Veterinary School of Medicine. Needed medical treatment is offered to 150 patients at each Clinic. This is the 23rd year of the Clinic and the Trust believes the care has a significant impact on the animals, but also on the underserved human community whose pets receive care. New Recipient
Lions, Tigers and Bears
Alpine, CaliforniaMajor funding for several years toward completion of the multiple habitats for the rescue and transfer of lions and tigers inhumanely held captive, as well as needed equipment and facilities. Funding in 2019 for construction and paving of the primary access road was provided. Annual donation of three Princess Cruises to Alaska, Panama Canal, & Hawaii. Multi-Year Recipient
Los Cabos Humane Society
Cabo San Lucas, MexicoAnnual funding of the Cabo Humane Society’s Spay & Neuter Program. Up to 4,000 cats and dogs are spayed/neutered by volunteer vets with this funding each year, making a huge difference in animal over-population, disease and starvation in the Cabo San Lucas/Baja region. The Trust also funded the state-of-the-art reconstruction of three Humane Society buildings destroyed during Hurricane Odile in 2015. Multi-Year Recipient
Peace of Mind Dog Rescue
Pacific Grove, CaliforniaFunding in 2017, 2018, and 2019 for medical care for senior dogs and their owners who cannot afford the costs for their animals. Funding also for abandoned senior animals being fostered until new homes can be found. Annual Donation of Two Princess Cruises Multi-Year Recipient
Project Purr
Santa Cruz, CaliforniaFunding for the purchase of a van to transport feral cats, food and supplies as well as funding for community outreach programs and a media awareness campaign in the region. Multi-Year Recipient
Red Rover
National Organization based in Sacramento, CaliforniaSupport of Hurricane and Wildfire Relief Efforts in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico, and California focused on rescuing and sheltering animals in crisis and helping their owners care for them as they address their own recovery efforts. New Recipient
Rocky Mountain Raptor Program
Fort Collins, ColoradoFunds for medical care of rescued raptors, and an annual donation of a Princess Cruise to Alaska. Multi-year Recipient
SPCA
Sacramento, CaliforniaFunding was provided for Monthly Feral/Community Cat Spay/Neuter Clinics and the purchase of a state-of-the art new ultrasound machine for the Clinic. Funding has included construction of a state-of-the-art feline habitat and purchase of a portable clinic trailer for community outreach. Three Princess Cruises are also donated annually for the Annual Gala Fundraiser. Multi-Year Recipient
Sierra Wildlife Rescue
Placerville, CaliforniaContinued Annual Funding of Seth’s Funds for the Future, which offers tuition assistance to college students pursuing careers as veterinarians, animal health researchers and scientists in exchange for volunteer work with Sierra Wildlife Rescue Center during the summer months. In 2019, a Princess Cruise was also donated for the Annual Fundraising Event. Multi-Year Recipient
Teaching Everyone Animals Matter (TEAM)
Sacramento, CaliforniaAnnual Donation of a Princess Cruise as part of their annual “Whiskers & Wine” Fundraiser. Multi-year Recipient
Thulani Senior German Shepherd Rescue
San Juan BautistaFunding is offered annually for medical care for special-needs dogs served through Senior German Shepherd Rescue, Inc. The Thulani Program is a foster- based program for Shepherds coming from shelters across California. Due to age-limited life expectancies and medical needs the dogs are often not adoptable, and most are euthanized. The Thulani Program saves the dogs to find homes where they can live out their remaining life with love and care. Multi-year Recipient