Havana June 4 th

On June 2nd I depart for another one week adventure in Havana. Thanks to generous donations, both monetary and in kind, I will be arriving with the usual near 100lbs of supplies for animal welfare projects.

One of the highlights of the visit will be the mass deparitization of dogs in Habana Vieja. Although the event organizers have every eventually well covered this event has put a stress on some supply levels.

If you could help by purchasing and delivering to Havana some supplies I have a unique experience for you.
Have you heard of the Polar Bar in Miramar?
How about the Canadian Embassy?
On June 4th the Canadian Embassy is hosting a BBQ / Musical event they affectionately call the Polar Bar. Rumour has it they have the "best hamburgers in Cuba". On this evening a Cuban rock band will be performing between 8 - 10 pm.
Sometime between 8:30 and 9:00 Tony Toffoli, the head of a newly formed international group called PATA - PAWS Cuba will give a presentation about their planned efforts to assist Cubans that are helping their animals.

So come by any time after 6:00pm with some supplies or a donation and you will be
warmly greeted.

"help the cats and dogs of Cuba, and Cuban organizations working with them, by supporting PATAS-PAWS Cuba. Donate and learn more at the Polar Bar!"

Address:

Calle 30 No. 518 (esq. 7ma)
Miramar (Playa)
Ciudad de la Habana


NEEDED SUPPLIES
From you local drug store or surgical supply outlet you can obtain ...
reusable needle with a gauge of 20,21 or 22.
syringes 1 cc and 3 cc
cotton balls
exam and surgical gloves

From a pets store ...
muzzles
flea & tick control (drops, shampoos,sprays)
bio degradable Poop n Scoop bags
These items can be purchased at Farmer’s Co-ops and Tractor Supply Stores (TSC) in Canada and the USA.

#40 (surgical) shaver blade for Oster clippers
Ivomec 1% Injectable or generic like Noromectin 1%
Strongid T (pyrantel pamoate)

It would be appreciated if you could drop me a line that you intended to attend. This way we can make sure we have a “cold one” for you.
I look forward to seeing you and telling you about the great people doing great things with Cubans to help their animals.

TERRY SHEWCHUK

Spanky Project

1000 Dogs

On June 7th I will be in Havana for a massive deparitization of 1000 dogs.
This event begins at 9:00 am at Convento de Belen in Old Havana.
The location is Calle Compostela between Luz y Acosta.(or just follow the barking)

Drop by and say HOLA if you are in Havana.
I will be the long grey haired bearded pooper scooper.

View Inglesia y Convento de Belen in a larger map

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)

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.

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.

S.P.A. Dog Training Program

The S.P.A. facility in San Miguel de Allende conducts a wonderful training program - the brainchild of Kathi Hamblet.
-Kathi doles out the chicken bits-

S.P.A. TRAINING PROGRAM - PROGRAMA DE ENTRENAMIENTO

During these sessions, led by Tomas, the students learn training methods.
The shelter's dogs learn proper behaviour and socialization. This helps the dogs become more adoptable.

On this day a youthful group were completing a twelve week course of dog training. Usually restricted to students between 13 and 18 years this special session was held due to the overwhelming enthusiasm on the part of those registered.

For complete details on the S.P.A. TRAINING PROGRAM
- PROGRAMA DE ENTRENAMIENTO-
and how you can sponsor a student..
CLICK HERE.

The final task each session is to walk the cages.
This is an exercise of immense value.
All staff and volunteers are trained that when approaching a kennel to ignore the dog unless they sit and remain quiet.This is to reinforce behaviour that will work in the dog's favour
when any potential new caregiver comes to visits.

Good dog !!

Community outreach ...

On Tuesdays at 5:00 pm locals gather for an open training session in Parque Juarez.
Drop by and say "hola".

This is an excellent opportunity to meet Tomas and become familiar with his training methods... ... just like Skeeter did.

We had a stray, with a bout of mange, drop by to improve his people skills.

If you would like a consult...
email Tomas

Cycle4Strays - Mexico

Here he goes again !!!

Davide departed the Best Friends sanctuary on January 26.
His journey will take him from Kanab, Utah (departure video) to Costa Rica where he will be greeted by the McKee Project.

The stars truly aligned for this meet. With Davide cycling through Mexico and us being in Patzcuaro for the month of February - Morelia was only 57km (35miles).

This was the first time Davide and I have met.
We have been in email contact regarding a cooperative effort - putting a Cycle4Stray Ride together in Cuba.

This initial meeting was great.
The dogs of the world have a true advocate in Davide and his work.
Mexican animal welfare groups will benefit with increased publicity as a result of this ride.
The fact that Aliac (Archivio Latinoamericano de Identificacion Animal) requested he remain in Guadalajara for several days is a testament to the interest this ride is garnering.

After conspiring on some canine adventures and enjoying espressos and tea we hit the streets.
We took Davide to visit a mobile/stationary spay neuter clinic located in Plaza del Carmen near the Museo de la Mascara.

Our timing was poor as it had closed for the day.
I look forward to providing more info on this outreach program.

Davide hit the road this morning for Mexico City.
Looks like there will be quite a reception upon arrival.

Follow the ride on..
TWITTER

Buen Viaje Davide.

This program is Skeeter approved!
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