Queretaro

Where are all the dogs?
The first sign of dogs in the street happened to be sculptural in nature.
Plaza de Armas has a wonderful fountain that incorporates four canines.

I was surprised at the derth of streets dogs in Mexico's cities.
I put this down to one of two things..
successful sterilization programs
or
a very efficient dog catcher.
I lean towards the latter.

Here are some groups helping the animals of Mexico.
If you will be visiting any of these areas, drop them a line and ask how you can help.

Yucatan
AFAD Albergue Franciscano del Animal Desprotegido A.C


RAP Founder is Dhorea Ryon formerly of Coquitlam, BC Canada

Morelia
A.I.P.A. in Pátzcuaro


Baja California Sur
Baja Dogs La Paz


Guerrero
Rebeca Payne
OPALO 206
COLONIA CENTRO
ZIHUATANEJO, GUERRERO. MEXICO
TEL (755)554 3330

rebeca_payne@hotmail.com

Next stop Pátzcuaro

¡FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS!

Ms. "Skeeter" Mudhen.

My little girl is growing up.
Six years old today.
Heartworm negative for two years.
Still a "terrier-ist"

Mexico Querétaro

Time sure does fly. I was stunned when I realized that it had been over a month between posts.
Speaking of flying...
During this hiatus I did find myself in Mexico for ten days.
During this trip stops were made in Querétaro, San Miguel de Allende, Pátzcuaro and Mexico City.

View Mexico April '09 in a larger map

Our route from Toronto to Mexico City took us through Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. I have, in the past, been leery about arriving at my destination via connecting flights. We were allotted 55 minutes between our arrival in Atlanta and our onward flight to Mexico City. All went well. Hartsfield-Jackson is a well designed and efficient airport.

Arrival in Mexico City's International Airport Benito Juárez was also smooth. Terminal 2 is new and far superior to the older, drab, tired, etc. Terminal 1.
Within 20 minutes we had claimed our bags and the immigration officer was asking me if a 180 day visa was long enough.

Benito Juárez airport contains a bus terminal. We were lucky enough to have our destination town Querétaro served from the airport therefore eliminating the need to go to one of the city's other terminals.

Traveling on the Primera Plus bus line, we were at our destination town in just over 3 hours and 256 Pesos (25 Canadian).

Mexico is "tourist" friendly. At the bus terminal there is a booth that sells "taxi tickets".
The surrounding area is zoned for fare purposes. You buy your ticket, in our case centro historio, and head for the taxi stand. No haggling ... no fare disputes ... you just decide on the tip.

Our lodging in Querétaro was at Casa Santiago. Carl and Francis, a couple of ex-pat Canadians, purchased rubble and created a fabulous home for themselves along with wonderful guest accommodations.

Where are the dogs?

We're back ....

Stay tuned for some Mexican connections.

Urgent Need!!!!

The dogs and Protectoras of Havana need your help.
If you are looking for something small and compact that will have
a big impact.

...

50 mL. 1% Ivomec
Injection for Cattle and Swine
Dosed at a rate of 1/10 cc per lb. this product goes a long way.
Ivomec is a brand name ivermectin product.
Other brand names include Noramectin and Bimectin.

This product can be purchase online .
TSC Stores in the USA and farmers Co-ops in Canada carry these products.
You can also check with your veterinarian for a local source.


Ivermectin products are used at free worming sessions.

This one was held at the University of Havana garage.
The workers take care of a group of dogs that have made the garage a home.

If you can help there are two convenient delivery locations in Havana.
The Spanky Project also has contacts in Trinidad and Varadero.

Email me!

Celebración

What do 6000 spay / neuters look like?
December 2003

Niña,Misu,Niña,Mariposa,Gordo,Murri,Viridiana,Sissi,Rayita,Marisol,Blanquita,
Luana, Malu,Sissi,Dinca,Sussy,Katy,Lassy,Max,Canela,Betty,Niña,Gaviota,
Hade,Sissi,Leona, Niña,Sissi, Luna,Flaqui,Sussy,Negrita, Lia,Niña, Canela,Mini,Malu,Duquesa,Astric,Romina, Negrita, Currucha, Negra,Muñeca,Mini1,Mini2,Latia,Minita,Pinta,Jivara,
Canela,Mochi,Niña,Niña, Apingora, Chiripa,
Negrita,Sofia,
Niña, Duquesa, Burbujita, Preciosa,Yassi,Sexy,Niña,Princesa,Lily,Luna, China,
Mocha, Chaquira, Roky,Negrita, Negra,Blanquita, Blanco, Sussy,Donatela,
Castigate,Princesa,Bijirita, Chiqui, Niña,Lala,Sofy,Catrina,Chiqui,
Musu, Niña,Misa,Niña,Palomo,Niño, Machito, Gaviota,Niña, Mariguana,Vengador,Princesa,Florencia, Linda,Bandy,
Canela, Niña, Lola,Dicsi,Mini, Bamba,Negrita,Medea,
Pintica, Estrellita, Chiquitina,
Chiqui,Blanca,
Linda, Buji,Tina,Panchita,Hade,Canela,Mirringuita, Chary, Rosita,Lissi,Elena, MonaFini,Manchi, Musa,Manolito,Linda, Dinky,Max,Negrita, Lala, Chivy, Cleo,Michita,Kiara,Gina,Laissy,Luna, Musiña, Miky, Almedio, Negrita, Negra,Negrita,Negrita,Negrita,Prince, Princesa, Sindy,Fefy,Yorky,
Lenta, Malu, Guarina, Machi, Fanny,Nala,Laika,Linda, Tuqui,
Yuvi,Yeira, Carina,Lassy,Tita, Sopita, Negrita,
Luna,Marina,
Niña,Niña,Yaika,Duquesa,Musa,Misu, Cuca,Fiona,Nemesia, Blanca,Rosa, Barsina, Misu,Felipe,Motica, Yasmin,Cleo,Brujita,Cosita,Chachi, Maricusa,Pelusa,Linda,
Yaria, Linda,Wendy,Lassy, Negrita, Negrita, Friqui, Chiquiña,Mocha, Suny, Boca,Bichi,Pepita,Sacha, Lucy,Chiquitica, Niña,Mini,Gretel,Misi,Kira,
Laura, Lati,Betty,Yeti,Deisy, Barsy,Rubia, Barsina,Rayita, Niña,
Shakira, Negrito,Micho,Picaso,Mariposita,Lucerito,Cielito,
Estrella, Mirringuita,Cosi ,Cleopatra, Nefertiti, Feucha,
Ricondo, Cesar,Augusto,Niño,Bonito,MusaI, MusaII,
MusaIII,Mirringuita, Lucero,Grisel,Kiara

Misita,Motica,Niña,Malu,Bruji.Suricata,
Mariposa,Miosoti,Matica,Domec,
Misu,Moñito,Suca,Via,Nora,
Monica,Bebe,Lola,
Mini,Yosy,
Mei,
Tigre,Leidy,
Kenia,Musa,Nefer,
Ramiro,Julieta,Suca,Duquesa,
Olaf,Eric,Laura,Sissi,Niña,Grisi,Omar,
Milagro,Lisi,Tito, Cintia,Maya,Sabina,Niña,Nani,
Negra,Negrita,Mariposa,Mimosa,Misuca, Enclenque,Benita, Tigresita,Pantera,Isabelita,Mariposit,Jimena,Luci,Shakira, Misitin, Misouri,Tigre,Boro,Mariposa,Orus,Luci,Muchi,Macha,Minina, Miqu,Tita, Beliña,Cuki,Lili,Negrita,Motica,Ali,Hanny,Suri, Blanca,Lequima, Misa,
Lili, Mariposita,Chula,Linda,Sissy,Pelusa,Cariñosa, Lupi,Alzu, Pipa,Lea,Fifita,Yoyi,Niña,Mariposa,
Mican,Via,Misugata
... and 5650 more

December 2008

In a period of five years more than 6000 spay / neuters have been provided free to the people of Havana. Those pictured in the above photographs are pioneers in Cuban animal welfare.
I am honoured to be a part of this group.

It takes many people to accomplish such a feat...
protectoras, vets, vet techs, caring people.

At the gathering in December 2008 Dr.Joe took the time to individually acknowledge the contribution of all those present.
Please note that Silvia (2nd from the left in the 2003 photo), a founding member of this group, is no longer in Cuba. At the celebration she was with us in spirit and represented by the happy dog.
Here's to 6000 more.
.... and to all those that have supported these campaigns.

Ground-Dog Day

Ya ... aha... I see it?

So what does it mean?