Sara Townsend, a top law student at Santa Clara University School of Law, founded Lajas Loves in 2012. Prior to enrolling at Santa Clara, Sara Townsend achieved a master of arts in marine affairs and policy from the University of Miami. She holds undergraduate degrees in environmental studies and ecology and evolution from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Lajas Loves is an animal welfare organization providing grants to areas needing veterinary clinics throughout the Cobano, Costa Rica, region. The first Lajas Loves grant was made to the Coopecobano R.L. Veterinary Clinic, the only veterinary resource for pet owners in the entire 200 square-mile district.
Thanks to the dedicated Lajas Loves team, this veterinary clinic has been able to offer a number of vital services to both homeless animals and pets whose owners cannot afford necessary medical treatment. A few of the services and procedures made possible by Lajas Loves include vaccinations, finding homes for homeless animals, and a spay and neuter program that includes surgical operations as well as educational material for owners regarding unexpected pregnancies and disease prevention.
Pets and their owners are not the only beneficiaries of Lajas Loves. Grants have helped reduce the number of homeless animals populating the streets and mitigated the spread of serious illnesses such as Ehrlichia canis. To learn more about Lajas Loves or to make a contribution, please visit www.lajasloves.com.
