Alaska Raptor Center
Sitka, AlaskaOperational expenses toward the rescue and medical expenses of injured raptors, especially bald eagles. (35-Year 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.
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. The 2017 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, CaliforniaMedical 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)
Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary
East Sacramento, CaliforniaFunding for all food and supplies in 2016, 2017 and 2018 for the Zoe McCrea Sanctuary, a new 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 was also provided for a new website and Media Outreach Program. Expanded funding was offered in 2018 to include medical costs. Three Princess Cruises are also donated for their Annual Fundraiser. (Multi-year Recipient)
Hope for Horses
Galt, CaliforniaFunding construction of six new shelter systems in 2016 to support the rescue and rehabilitation of, and to find homes for, horses in need. Funds also contribute to working with those with special needs through the Hope for Horses Therapeutic Riding Program. Funding for a covered arena in 2017 where different types of therapies can be conducted for those with special needs, as well as workshops, clinics, lessons. Hope 4 Horses works to educate the public on the humane treatment of all animals, specifically horses, while supporting students with special needs through horsemanship and therapeutic riding lessons. (Multi-year Recipient)
Horses of Tir Na Nog
San Diego, CaliforniaFunding in 2018 was provided for a new electrical system to assist in every day operations. The mission is to create a safe-haven for horses that have few options remaining, thereby ensuring them a better quality of life. A major goal is also to build connections with people and horses in the San Diego area increasing the awareness about responsible horse ownership and care through education. (New 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 for needed care was funded in 2017. (Multi-Year Recipient)
Kitty Haven & Rescue
Modesto, CaliforniaFunding for all food and supplies in 2017 and 2018, including medical care for abused and injured felines. Funding was added in 2018 for spay/neuter costs. (New Recipient)
Mercer Vetinerary Clinic for the Homeless
Sacramento, CaliforniaFunding for four of the twelve monthly Clinics in 2016 & 2017 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 in 2016, 2017 and 2018 toward completion of the newest habitat for the rescue and transfer of lions and tigers inhumanely held captive. Annual donation of a Princess Cruise to Alaska. (Multi-Year Recipient)
Los Cabos Humane Society
Cabo San Lucas, MexicoAnnual funding of the Cabo Humane Society’s Spay & Neuter Program. More than 4,000 cats and dogs were spayed/neutered by volunteer vets with this funding, 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 Humane Society buildings destroyed during Hurricane Odile in 2015. (Multi-Year Recipient)
Peace of Mind Dog Rescue
Pacific Grove, CaliforniaFunding in 2017 and 2018 for medical care for seniors 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 Princess Cruise. (Multi-Year Recipient)
Project Purr
Santa Cruz, CaliforniaFunding 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)
Red Rover
National Organization based in Sacramento, CaliforniaSupport of Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts in Texas focusing on rescuing and sheltering animals in crisis and helping their owners care for them as they address their own recovery efforts. Funds will be used for temporary shelters, feeding animals, walking them and offering comfort in stressful situations. (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, CaliforniaIn 2017 and 2018 funding was provided for 12 Monthly Feral/Community Cat Spay/Neuter Clinics and also the purchase of a state-of-the art new ultrasound machine for the Clinic. Three Princess Cruises were also donated 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. (Multi-Year Recipient)
Teaching Everyone Animals Matter (TEAM)
Sacramento, CaliforniaDonation of a Princess Cruise as part of their annual “Whiskers & Wine” fundraiser. (Multi-Year Recipient)
Thulani
Aromas, CaliforniaFunding is offered annually for special-needs dogs served through Senior German Shepherd Rescue, Inc. The Thulani Program is a foster-based program for Shepherds that primarily come from shelters across 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)
Wildlife Care Association
Sacramento, CaliforniaFunding 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 enabled the installation of a new electrical system ensuring the proper lighting for the safety of volunteers. For 2018, funding allowed the purchase of maintenance equipment for the Facility. Annual Donation of Princess Cruise. (Multi-Year Recipient)