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Grupo Estimação/SOS Animal , founded in 1997 by Maria Elisabete Filpi (Bebete), is a non-governmental organization. Its main objectives are to save lives and promote the adoption of dogs and cats rescued from abandonment.
Today we have about 1000 dogs and cats in our care. They live in a natural, protected sanctuary in Teresópolis, in the mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro. Our property is full of beautiful and healthy dogs and cats, which need shelter, food, veterinary care, and which longingly await adoption.
We welcome visitors at any time to come and see our dogs and cats and take one home with you. All are healthy, with vaccinations up-to-date and castrated. Unfortunately, the facts are that we have many more dogs and cats than persons able and willing to take them home.
That’s why we have recently added the opportunity to virtually adopt a pet. Its easy and costs just R$30/month!
We are among the largest and most respected NGOs in Brazil and we do not receive help from the government.
Our work is maintained solely through donations. In addition to the animal enclosures, we have a surgical center, inpatient room, infirmary and playground for dogs. All of our dogs and cats have access to sunlight and a covered area in their enclosures.
To maintain the service and facilities at Grupo Estimação/SOS Animal, we rely on the help of a few good people. We depend largely on the goodwill and help of ordinary people, like you. Every month we struggle to pay for our number one priority, pet food.
We are going through a very difficult time, and more than ever we need your contribution to continue our work.
Your donation is very important! We seek to give all dogs and cats in our care a dignified life. We believe that it is our duty to care for the welfare of these wonderful beings.
Founder
Grupo Estimação/SOS Animal was founded by lawyer Maria Elisabete Filpi, Bebete. Bebete has been an animal protector for almost 40 years.
She has always been passionate about animals and made her farm in the rural area of Teresópolis a shelter for the dogs and cats she rescued from the city streets. Everyone in the city knows Bebete in her “fusca azul”, never refusing to help an animal in need.
There is no way to talk about Bebete without mentioning the great work she does for Grupo Estimação/SOS Animal and transforming the lives of 1000’s of abandoned dogs and cats. It is the fulfillment of a dream and a legacy that will serve future generations.
Mission
Grupo Estimação/SOS Animal is dedicated to the rescue of lost and abandoned animals in our community.
We will never turn away an animal in need of help, caring for them until they are adopted back into loving new homes, no matter how long it takes.
We always defend and support vulnerable animals who have no voice of their own.
Vision
We strive for a world where every pet animal has a safe and loving forever home.
Free of suffering. We are determined to create lasting changes for animals in our society.
Value
- To provide food and shelter.
- To provides medical attention and promote neutering to end the suffering and overpopulation of unwanted animals.
Most importantly
- To provide love, care and attention