How animals are treated can vary widely from culture to culture.When Dottie Cross discovered the desperate need for animal welfare reform in Hidalgo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico she could not turn a blind eye.Nearly a decade later, Dottie and her team have transformed the relationship between animals and the community in Hidalgo. In this episode, Dottie shares how she has been able to raise funds, build a shelter, and work with a network of volunteers to save thousands of animals in Hidalgo and surrounding areas. Topics Include:The persistence required to raise money as a nonprofit.Dottie's best tips for raising money and receiving grants. Working with communities and nurturing relationships.How CUDDLY helps hundreds of organizations like Dottie's meet their rescue goals.Receiving animals with love, whether they are likely to live or die.And other topics...Resources Mentioned:https://potreropups.org/CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3pLagQqWant to connect with us? Follow us on social media!Email – podcast@cuddly.comInstagram @welovecuddlyTwitter @welovecuddlyFacebook @welovecuddlyhttps://cuddly.com