Thursday, April 22, 2010

Spay Blitz in San Miguel de Allende -Volunteers Needed


Yesterday I received news that
Amigos de Animales
in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
are continuing their great work.

If you are in or plan to be in San Miguel during the dates below they could use some help.

UPCOMING BLITZ: SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, MAY 8-9, 9 AM to 5 PM


LOCATION:
The blitz will be held in the Escuela Primaria Gral, Avenida (or Calle) Manuel Avila Camacho, Comunidad de Don Diego, Colonia Santa Teresita de Don Diego. This colonia is on the road to Celaya just beyond Los Frailes on the right hand side, bordered by the Presa.

DIRECTIONS:
Detailed directions will follow as we get closer to the date.

ALTHOUGH THERE IS BUS SERVICE FROM SMA TO COLONIA SANTA TERESITA CLOSE TO THE BLITZ LOCATION, IT IS PROBABLY EASIER TO GET THERE BY CAR. WE ARE CONSIDERING OFFERING A SHUTTLE SERVICE FROM THE MEGA PARKING LOT TO THE LOCATION BUT NEED TO KNOW HOW MANY OF YOU WOULD NEED THIS SERVICE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SHUTTLE WILL NOT RUN CONTINUOUSLY THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND, BUT ONLY AT THE START AND END OF EACH SHIFT.

BLITZ VOLUNTEER JOBS:

If you want to work with dogs, please email Alex Delechambre to sign up.

If you want to work with cats, please email Pam Knoles
to sign up.

You may sign up for one day or two and choose either morning or afternoon hours that work best for you. When you e-mail, please specify the position(s) from the list below that you are interested in filling and the times you are available. Also, if you are a Spanish speaker, please let us know. Specifically for this blitz, also note whether you will need transportation (shuttle) from and to the Mega.

Volunteers are needed to help with:

- Posting flyers
- Setting-up
- Registration
- Weigh-in
- Number Calling
- Dog Recovery
- Dog Carrying
- Dog Recovery Calling
- Grooming (must have grooming tools and experience)
- Collars/Leashes Dispensing
- Check out
- Photography
- Errand Running (must have car)
- End of day clean up
- Post blitz pack up
- Shuttle driver (must have car)


PROXIMO BLITZ: SABADO Y DOMINGO, 8-9 DE MAYO, 9 AM HASTA 5 PM

DONDE:
El blitz estara en la Escuela Primaria Gral, Avenida (o Calle) Manuel Avila Camacho, Comunidad de Don Diego, Colonia Santa Teresita de Don Diego. Esa colonia esta en la carretera a Celaya pasada de Los Frailes a la derecha, lindado con la Presa.

SENAS:
Senas detalladas van a seguir mas cerca de la fecha.

AUNQUE HAY SERVICIO DE CAMION DE SMA A LA COLONIA SANTA TERESITA CERCA DEL BLITZ, ES MAS FACIL A LLEGAR EN COCHE. ESTAMOS CONSIDERANDO DE OFRECER UN SERVICIO DE SHUTTLE DESDE LA MEGA HASTA SANTA TERESITA PERO NECESITAMOS SABER CUANTOS VAN A NECESITAR ESTE SERVICIO. FAVOR DE REALISARSE QUE EL SHUTLLE NO VA A CORRER TODO EL DIA PERO SOLO AL INICIO Y AL FINAL DE CADA TURNO.


OPORTUNIDADES POR TRABAJO VOLUNTARIO:

Si ud. quiere trabajar con los perros, favor de mandar un correo electronico a Alex Delechambre a palomalex@yahoo.com para voluntar.

Si ud. quiere trabajar con los gatos, favor de mandar un correo electronico a Pam Knoles a pgknoles@yahoo.com para voluntar.

Se puede voluntar para uno o dos dias y escoger un turno en la manana o la tarde como quiere. Cuando manda su correo, favor de especificar su eleccion de la lista abajo y el turno que ud. elige. Especificamente para ese blitz, apunte si va a necesitar transporte (shuttle) desde y hasta la Mega.

Necesitamos voluntarios para:

Poner avisos
- Instalacion
Registracion
Pesar de las mascotas
Llamar los numeros
Recuperacion de perros
Llevar perros
Buscar duenos despues de recuperacion
Almohazar (necesite equipo y experiencia)
Collares/Correas
Check out
Fotografia
Ir de compras (tener que tiene coche)
Limpiar al fin del dia
Arreglar despues del Blitz
Shuttle chofer (tener que tiene coche)





Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Wish List Wednesday


Allwormer

Havahart® Collapsible Live Animal Trap

Biodegradable Dog Poop Bags


Kids Interacting with Dogs Safely™ Coloring Book Spanish Version

The above items will be greatfully accepted in Havana, Cuba.
Should you not be able to deliver in person I would be happy to receive and arrange delivery.
Spanky Project
Box 224
Consecon ON K0K 1T0
Canada


Destination Specific
Street Animals of Morocco

Austin, Texas

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

If you are in the USA - Christy at Peluma Cuba will happily accept donated supplies.

Peluma Cuba
P.O. Box 7322
West Palm Beach, FL 3340

Peluma Cuba also has a wishlist.




Saturday, April 3, 2010

Amigos de Animales, Mexico

(Animals have feelings and need love just like people)

During my visit to San Migel de Allende Mexico I had the opportunity to meet with Amigos de Animales' president Arno K. Naumann.

We meet at El Jardin during a fund raising campaign.


Amigos de Animales has been in operation since 2002. In that time they have run spay/neuter programs that average 1000 animals each year. Numbers like that make a huge difference in the stray population.

I addition to it’s spay and neuter programs Amigos de Animales promotes education on responsible pet care giving and animal welfare.



They are also guardians, overseeing the operation of San Miguel de Allende’s “dog pound”.
Amigo de Animals has situated a small clinic on site. Every day a Veterinarian on site
ensure that the condition of the animals ...the premises... and the level of care is of a humane standard.
Animals that enter the pound are not there long. City law mandates that if an animal is not claimed or adopted after 5 day they are put down.
Working with the state government they have changed the local method of euthanising animals from electrocution to more humane methods.

If you are planning a visit to San Miguel, and would like to assist or donate supplies,
Amigos de Animales
would be happy to hear from you.

Email me