The Davinci Foundation for Animals

Target demographics: Animal welfare, Enrichment in all areas of Animals lives

Direct beneficiaries per year: thousands of dogs,cats and pet families, Davinci's Detroit initiative supplied several hundred tons of food to feed needy animals all over the city and Continues through Feed the Need. The Creators of Presents for Paws supporting Rescues during the holidays to provide food and toys to shelter dogs and cats, "Heroes helping Heroes" campaign encourages everyone to be a hero in the life of an animal, teaches pet fire safety and places animal oxygen masks on firetrucks.

Geographic areas served: The United States;founded in Detroit Michigan

Programs: Dedicated to animal advocacy, the focus of the DaVinci Foundation for Animals is to: ▪ Work directly to address the pet population crisis. ▪ Increase awareness of the inhumane treatment of animals. ▪ Support non-profit animal rescue and advocacy organizations in their efforts to save shelter animals. ▪ Assist homeless shelter and rescue animals by financing medical treatment and veterinary care. ▪ Fund and encourage free or low cost spay / neuter programs and clinics. ▪ Place rescue dogs and cats in loving homes. ▪ Provide safe havens for animals that have been abused or neglected. ▪ Educate the public about the horrors of puppy mills and dog fighting. ▪ Ensure that perpetrators of animal abuse are held accountable and prosecuted to the full extent of the law. . The Foundation also maintains an internal Sanctuary , that is focused on The care of permanent residents who came from a number of rescue situations, who now can live out their lives safe with love&care.