Fundación Lichak

25/07/2026

Los frutos de la paciencia 🍊🌳

Hace cuatro años, cuando recién compramos la tierra, este árbol de mandarina estaba casi mu**to. Estaba seco, débil y apenas se aferraba a la vida.

Pero elegimos no rendirnos con él. Durante cuatro largos años lo regamos, lo fertilizamos, lo cuidamos y simplemente le dimos amor y atención. Vimos cómo poco a poco el tronco se engrosaba, cómo volvían las hojas y el árbol empezaba a crecer de nuevo. ¿Y hoy? Hoy nos esperaba una sorpresa muy dulce: ¡descubrimos en él sus dos primeros frutos!

La historia de este pequeño árbol de mandarina es exactamente la historia de nuestro propósito aquí en la Fundación Lichak. Ya sea que se trate de la rehabilitación de fauna silvestre, de restaurar nuestra porción de monte chaqueño nativo, o de un solo árbol que necesitaba un poco de ayuda: la naturaleza sabe cómo recuperarse y volver a florecer, solo necesita que le demos las condiciones, el tiempo y la oportunidad.

Estos frutos nos recuerdan exactamente por qué hacemos lo que hacemos, y nos dan mucha fuerza para seguir adelante. 💚

¡Gracias por acompañarnos en este camino!

28/06/2026

Okay, so by now you all know that we're taking care of our vet's parrot, Pepe. 🦜

Never in my life have I had a bird living inside my home.
This is a completely new experience for me.
For both of us.

I honestly thought parrots just sat on a perch looking pretty.
I couldn't have been more wrong!

Pepe has a personality all of his own.
His daily menu consists of bananas, red bell peppers, cucumbers, and apples. 🍌🫑🥒🍎

He’s curious about absolutely everything, loves to be part of whatever is going on, and especially when we are on phone calls,- he really likes to take part. 📞😂

Every time the phone rings or a call starts, he suddenly becomes very interested in the conversation and makes sure his presence is known!

He's playful, observant, and somehow manages to make us smile every single day.
And without anyone voting for him... he's somehow become the boss of the house! 😂

Every day brings a new adventure, and I'm quickly discovering that life with a parrot is never boring.
I have a feeling that while we're looking after Pepe... he's quietly teaching us a few things too. 💚🦜

24/06/2026

Winter in Los Puestos, Tucumán... in Argentina, of course.

These past few days and nights have been incredibly cold. Freezing, actually.

We've been relying on our gas stove to keep our home warm, but we're grateful that someone recently helped us cut and organize the wood we have on the property.

Now we can use the wood to heat our home and save on gas - a small blessing that makes a big difference.

If you feel connected to our project and would like to volunteer, we'd love to hear from you.

[email protected]

Every helping hand makes a difference. ❤️

12/06/2026

Tenemos una nueva vecina en la Fundación Lichak! 🌿🐾
Queremos compartir con ustedes una noticia hermosa directamente desde nuestra tierra. Hace muy poco descubrimos que una comadreja ha decidido instalarse y hacer su madriguera nada menos que en el hueco del tronco de nuestra mora. 🌳

Nos llena de emoción ver cómo la fauna nativa sigue encontrando un refugio seguro en nuestro espacio.

🦡 Conociendo a la Comadreja Overa
Para darle la bienvenida a nuestra nueva residente, queremos aprovechar para derribar algunos mitos y compartir datos fascinantes sobre estos increíbles animalitos:

¡No son roedores, son marsupiales! Así es, son parientes lejanos de los canguros y los koalas. Las madres tienen una pequeña bolsa en su vientre (el marsupio) donde las crías terminan de desarrollarse después de nacer. Cuando crecen un poco, ¡es muy común verlas viajando todas juntas prendidas al lomo de su mamá!

Las mejores controladoras de plagas: Son aliadas fantásticas para nuestro ecosistema y nuestras huertas. Su dieta es súper variada e incluye insectos, cucarachas, arañas, roedores, caracoles y una enorme cantidad de garrapatas.

Tienen un "superpoder" contra el veneno: Las comadrejas overas poseen una proteína en su sangre que las hace resistentes al veneno de muchas especies de serpientes y víboras (las cuales también forman parte de su menú).

Son actrices dignas de un Oscar: Cuando se sienten muy amenazadas y no pueden escapar, entran en un estado involuntario llamado tanatosis. Básicamente, se "hacen las muertas": su ritmo cardíaco baja al mínimo, se quedan rígidas y emiten un olor fuerte para que los depredadores crean que no son un buen bocado y las dejen en paz.

Pacíficas e inofensivas: Aunque si se asustan pueden abrir grande la boca y mostrar los dientes para intentar intimidar, la realidad es que son animales muy tímidos, lentos y pacíficos que prefieren huir antes que pelear.

Nuestro mensaje desde la Fundación: Si alguna vez te cruzas con una comadreja en tu patio o jardín, ¡no la lastimes ni la asustes! Son un eslabón fundamental de la biodiversidad local. Simplemente dales su espacio; ellas seguirán su camino limpiando el entorno de plagas.

Nos sentimos muy felices de que haya elegido el tronco de nuestra mora como su hogar. Desde la Fundación Lichak, seguiremos trabajando para proteger y respetar cada vida que habita en nuestra tierra. 💚

¿Alguna vez tuviste la suerte de ver a una mamá comadreja llevando a sus crías? ¡Contanos tu experiencia en los comentarios! 👇

16/05/2026

Sometimes a great dream begins with one small step ❤️

Fundación Lichak was born from a vision far greater than simply creating another organization.
It was created from a deep calling to build a place where compassion, healing, nature, animals, and human connection can exist together.

Our vision is to create a unique sanctuary in Tucumán, Argentina — a space dedicated to animal rescue and rehabilitation, the training of Diabetic Alert Dogs (DADs), environmental protection, conscious education, and emotional healing.

One of our main goals is the development and training of Diabetic Alert Dogs — specially trained service dogs capable of detecting dangerous blood sugar changes in people living with diabetes. These dogs can become life-saving companions, offering safety, support, independence, and emotional connection to the people who need them most.

At the same time, Fundación Lichak aims to create a rescue and rehabilitation center for vulnerable animals who have been abandoned, abused, neglected, injured, or forgotten. Many animals in our region have nowhere to go, no medical care, and no protection. Our future sanctuary is intended to provide veterinary support, rehabilitation, nourishment, safety, and long-term care for animals in need.

The project also includes the vision of creating a protected natural environment and educational space where people can reconnect with nature, compassion, awareness, and respect for life.

Right now, we are still in the early stages of building this dream.
We do not yet have the full facilities, veterinary station, rehabilitation center, or sanctuary land fully developed. This is exactly why your support matters so much.

Every donation helps us move one step closer toward:
• Building the rescue and rehabilitation center
• Developing the Diabetic Alert Dog program
• Creating veterinary and emergency care facilities
• Protecting vulnerable animals
• Expanding educational and healing initiatives
• Creating a safe and conscious sanctuary for future generations

This is not only about animals.
It is about creating a different way of living — one rooted in compassion, coexistence, healing, and conscious action.

If this vision speaks to your heart, we would be deeply grateful for your support and for sharing our mission with others.

Together, step by step, we can create something truly meaningful ❤️

Website:
www.lichak.org

Donations:
https://donorbox.org/fundacion-lichak-saving-lives-in-tucuman

CUIT: 3-7187568-4

https://youtu.be/DTLoE3dCUEM

Sometimes a great dream begins with one small step ❤️Fundación Lichak was born from a vision far greater than simply creating another organization.It was cre...

02/05/2026

La yarará (Bothrops) es la serpiente venenosa más común y responsable de la mayoría de las mordeduras de serpiente en Argentina. Habita en humedales, pastizales y zonas rurales, siendo la Bothrops alternatus (yarará grande/crucera) la más conocida, capaz de superar el metro de longitud. Su veneno hemotóxico requiere atención médica inmediata.

Pero esta pequeña aún es una cría.

Esta pequeña fue encontrada cerca de nuestro cobertizo y puesta a salvo.

Paula Vitale

26/04/2026

Every life matters. Every rescue begins with YOU. 🐾

At Fundación Lichak, we are working every day in Tucumán to save animals, protect them, and build a safe place where they can finally live without fear.

But we can’t do it alone.

Right now, we are raising funds to purchase essential machinery that will allow us to clear land and build shelters, kennels, and a true sanctuary for animals in need.

This is not just a project…
It’s a lifeline.

💔 Abandoned animals are waiting.
💛 We have the vision.
🙏 We need your help to make it real.

Every donation - big or small - brings us one step closer to saving more lives.

👉 Donate here: https://donorbox.org/fundacion-lichak-saving-lives-in-tucuman

Be part of something meaningful.
Be part of their second chance.

In the heart of Tucumán, Argentina, lives are waiting for a miracle.Meet LICHAK Foundation – a unique mission led by veterinarian Dr. Paula Vitale on 7 hectares of dedicated land. We don't just dream; we build.Our Mission is Triplefold:The Life-Sa...

15/04/2026

Update for the pathway between our land and our new neighbor

Together with the Comuna Rural - Los Puestos

Slowly but surely our foundation is growing, expanding with knowledge and good people.

Yes its taking a very long time, but what is time when we have the rest of our lives to do good and save lives.

13/04/2026

Almost every day, there’s something happening here on our farm.

Feeding the goats, taking the dog out, making sure the cat has food and fresh water… and now we also have a parrot.
No, he’s not ours, we’re just his foster parents until his mom takes him back home.

On top of that, we’ve been dealing with some neighbor issues.
Long story short, we now have a new fence on one side of our land.

Together with the Comuna Rural - Los Puestos we’re also fixing and building a walkway between both properties — ours and our neighbor’s on the left (when facing Route 9).

And let’s not forget the heavy rains lately… they’ve started to damage our bridge — the one that connects our entrance to the main road.

We’re currently waiting for the “Peaje” to take care of it… yes, they know. 🫩🙄

Here are some pictures.

FYI if you are interested in donating
https://lichak.org/donate-and-save-a-life

10/04/2026

Please help us welcome into our family Paula Vitale. - our Vet 🐈‍⬛🐕‍🦺🐐 Foundation Lichak is blessed to have Dr. Paula Vitale with us.

Here is a little about this amazing person.

Paula Vitale is 33 years old and was born in San Miguel de Tucumán.

She studied Veterinary Medicine at the National University of Tucumán (UNT), within the Faculty of Agronomy, Zootechnics, and Veterinary Science. She began her studies in 2015 and graduated in 2023, and has been practicing the profession for three years.

From a very young age, as her mother recalls, she showed a deep love for animals, always seeking to protect and care for them. She is especially passionate about horses, their sensitivity and intelligence continue to amaze her. She considers them highly social and noble animals.

Veterinary medicine is a broad and essential field, closely connected to human health. As a veterinarian, her role includes caring for people through the prevention and education of zoonotic diseases, which can significantly impact public well-being.

She is also committed to providing animals with the medical care they require, relieving suffering, interpreting signs and behaviors, and ensuring that their five freedoms are respected.

In alignment with the World Health Organization’s “One Health” concept, her work reflects an integrated approach that connects human, animal, plant, and environmental health.



You are welcome to visit our website www.lichak.org

and for donations click here
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https://lichak.org/donate-and-save-a-life