Neighborhood stores are visited by 92% of Colombians and concentrate 44% of the distribution of household spending, according to a report by P&G for National Store Day. ^[1] NielsenIQ reports that nine out of ten households in Colombia purchase goods from neighborhood stores, which account for 37% of fast-moving consumer goods sales in the country. ^[2] Jackeline Archila said the shelter receives no state assistance and relies solely on donations from the community, neighbors, and friends. ^[3] Average monthly sales in neighborhood stores have increased by 13.8% over the last four years, according to NielsenIQ data. ^[4] Seventy-six percent of sales in neighborhood stores correspond to products with payments under $6,000, highlighting their role in serving lower-income segments. ^[5] As of the article's publication, the shelter housed more than 17 dogs and 8 cats. ^[6] Jackeline Archila and her family have spent more than 20 years rescuing and caring for stray, abused, and abandoned dogs and cats from comuna 14 of Bucaramanga, Colombia. ^[7] The Albergue Jacky shelter provides food, care, and protection to rescued animals, and places them for adoption with families verified to be safe and free of mistreatment. ^[8]