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.
Aromas, California
Funding is offered annualy for special-needs dogs served through the Thulani Program of GSRNC. The Thulani Program is a foster-based program for Shepherds that primarily come from shelters all over California. Due to age-limited life expectancies and medical needs the dogs are often not adoptable and most are euthanized in shelters. The Thulani Program saves the dogs to find homes where they can live out their remaining life with love and care. (Multi-Year Recipient)
Sacramento, California
Funding for four of the twelve monthly Clinics for animals of the homeless run by UC Davis Veterinary School of Medicine in 2016. 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
Alpine, California
Major funding in 2016 and 2017 toward construction of the newest habitat for the rescue and transfer of lions and tigers currently held captive in inhumane circumstances. Annual donation of a Princess Cruise to Alaska. (Multi-Year Recipient)
Sacramento, California
Support of the Shelter’s Clinic operations through an annual donation of a Princess Cruise to Alaska. In 2017, funding was provided for six Spay & Neuter Clinics. (Multi-Year Recipient)
Sonoma, California
Construction of two large fawn enclosures to be used for rehabilitation efforts. (New Recipient)
Auburn, California
Fencing for newly acquired pasture land for abandoned and rescued farm animals. The opening of a medical trailer for needed care was funded in 2017. (Multi-Year Recipient)
Vidin, Bulgaria
Funding 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)
El Cajon, California
Medical funding for greyhounds rescued from dog tracks around the US and in Mexico, 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. Funding in 2016 provided the engineering and installation of donated solar panels to reduce the cost of operating the facility. In 2017, major funding is 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)
Santa Cruz, California
Funding in 2015 for the purchase of a van to transport feral cats, food and supplies. Funding in 2016 for community outreach programs and a media awareness campaign in the region. (Multi-Year Recipient)
Placerville, California
Continued Annual Funding of Seth’s Funds for the Future. Seth’s Funds offer 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. (Multi-Year Recipient)
Sitka, Alaska
Operational expenses toward the rescue and medical expenses of injured raptors, especially bald eagles. (35-Year Recipient)
Pacific Grove, California
Funding for animal medical care for seniors who cannot afford these costs. Funding also for abandoned senior animals being fostered until new homes can be found. (Multi-Year Recipient)
Greenwood, California
Special fencing and irrigation for new pastures designed for the use of the blind horses in their care, a new storage shed, and funds toward feed and medical care in 2016. (Multi-Year Recipient)
Sacramento, California
Donation of a Princess Cruise as part of their annual “Whiskers & Wine” fundraiser. (Multi-Year Recipient)
Fort Collins, Colorado
Funds for medical care of rescued raptors, and an annual donation of a Princess Cruise to Alaska. (Multi-Year Recipient)
Big Pine Key, Florida
Funding for the rescue, rehabilitation and release of Brown Pelicans, Double Crested Cormorants and Great White Herons in the Florida Keys. (Multi-Year Recipient)
Sacramento, California
Continued 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)
Modesto, California
Funding of food and supplies for 2017, as well as assistance for medical of injured cats. (New Recipient)
East Sacramento, California
Funding for all food and supplies in 2016 and 2017 for the Zoe McCrea 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 aid in their transition to the adjacent Adoption Center and a forever loving home. Funding for a new website and media community outreach was also offered in 2016 to enhance adoptions. Donation of a Cruise to Alaska for the Annual Fundraiser is offered each year.
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Annual funding of the Cabo Humane Society’s Spay & Neuter Program. Over 4,000 cats and dogs were spayed/neutered by volunteer vets with this funding in 2015 making a huge difference in animal overpopulation, disease and starvation in the Cabo San Lucas region. The Trust also funded the state-of-the-art reconstruction of two buildings destroyed during Hurricane Odile in 2015. (Multi-Year Recipient)
Cotacachi, Ecuador
Funding 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. The 2017 funding supports two new veterinary assistants focused on care for stray animals. This Clinic is the first of its kind in Ecuador and it is now expanding to other regions. (Multi-Year Recipient)
Sacramento, California
Funding for food costs for 6,000 birds and small mammals and funding for the 2016 installation of a new air filtration system for the entire complex. The 2017 funding will enable the installation of a new electrical system ensuring the proper lighting for the safety of volunteers. (Multi-Year Recipient)
