Sunday, July 27, 2014

DEDICATED DOG CATCHERS


A SMART AND HANDSOME PACK OF FLUVIAL DOGS



MARÍA SLOWING DOWN TRAFFIC
FLUVIDOGS PROJECT:  I woke up in the dark at 6 AM on Wednesday, July 23rd,  feeling tingly.  It was the morning of the planned capture of a pack of seven and sometimes eight intelligent, goodlooking, medium-large  feral dogs living in the overgrown grassy and bushy fields of colonia Fluvial. I was going with Paulina Stettner as an observer.
DROWSY DOGS BEING MONITORED

Approximately two dozen trained volunteers were to meet up at 7:30 AM with FluviDOGS organizer, Connie Córdova, who has been feeding the dogs for months on the grass divider under the large trees.  Connie and and Marianna Bardejo, an excellent dog trainer, recently founded FluviDOGS, a group of individuals committed to stop the breeding of wild dogs.  By 7:30, it was light, and the work began of putting out food that had been laced with eight ground-up sleeping pills per dog.

Traffic was well managed by five people on the very busy avenue of Jose Rodriguez Barba, which connects Francisco Villa with Avenida México, the main streets in and out of Puerto Vallarta.  Feral dogs and have been injured and killed on this speedy street, and they were at more risk after consuming sleeping pills.  Volunteers held large, brightly colored signs advising in Spanish to slow down for dogs on the loose.   For the few cars that sped by, the suggestion was made to hold up signs saying "men drinking beer ahead" or "watch out for naked women."

LOOKING FOR DISAPPEARED DOGS



Only five dogs would eat the food, and out of those that did, after about a thirty minute light sleep, three of them disappeared into high bushes before they could be tranquilized.  Volunteers stayed until 10 AM to make sure dogs were fine when they came out of hiding. 
"MOMY" CAPTURED

Captured:  "Momy," whom volunteers had seen being mounted by different dogs in the past several days,  and "Cachita," a young dog that no one had suspected of being pregnant.  I drove with Paulina, director of PEACEAnimals clinics, to our location in the nearby colonia los Portales with Cachita in a kennel in the back of the truck. She was operated on and discovered to be newly pregnant with nine fetuses.  Momy was brought to the clinic an hour later and found to be in advanced stages of TVT (transmissible venereal tumor).  As a wild dog, it will be impossible for Mom to go through chemotherapy sessions to shrink and destroy the malignant tumors.  "Destiny," a female dog that had belonged to Momy´s pack, probably died of TVT.  The destiny of many unsterilized dogs running free in the streets is to be infected and die of this disease. TVT, so common in Mexico, doesn´t exist
"CACHITA" at LOS PORTALES CLINIC
in the U.S. or Canada.   It was a stressful capture for Momy, so the members of FluviDOGS present at the clinic decided to let her have a few days of rest and good food at the SPCAPV sanctuary with Cachita.  The surprise for Connie at feeding time on Sunday morning was to find Momy and Cachita waiting for her under the trees in Fluvial.  The dogs had managed to tear their way through a cyclone fence at the SPCAPV and tavel a few miles to the only home they´ve ever known.  

Brian Kines, who has been so involved with the FluviDOGS project, reports that Momy, the oldest dog in this pack, has had many litters of puppies and is probably newly pregnant.  Her cancer has spread to her internal organs and she will be euthanized via a strong tranquilizer in her food this week.

Although attempts were made to capture more dogs on Thursday and Friday, the efforts were unsuccessful.   FluviDOGS is committed to the capture, sterilization and release of the two packs of feral dogs.  If you would like to help in any way:  FluviDOGS on Facebook.

 https://www.facebook.com/NoticiasPV/posts/10154597445245131?notif_t=notify_me 


"CACHITA" IN RECOVERY AT SPCAPV
THANK YOU TO THE MANY DEDICATED INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE HELPING TO END THE  SUFFERING OF ANIMALS.

CLINIC IN LOS PORTALES:  The vet team operated in a small, narrow store rental space on a side street in back of a dirt playground and UMA, the newish city hall north of downtown.  A tarp was put up to protect people and animals from the scorching sun.  Temperatures this week have been in the low 90´s (33-34 degrees centigrade) with humidity at 75%.  A big rain Thursday night brought some relief to the heat wave. 
SETTING UP CLINIC AT LOS PORTALES



DR. POLI AT LOS PORTALES CLINIC


STERILIZATIONS IN COLONIA LOS PORTALES - JULY 23-27

 Male dogs:  12: Female dogs:  24;
Male cats:  31;  Female cats:  38

TOTAL:  105  PLUS pregnancies terminated for:  1 dog with 9 fetuses; 1 cat with 3 fetuses:  1 cat with 5 fetuses

DONATIONS AT COLONIA LOS PORTALES CLINIC:1,070 pesos

THIS CLINIC WAS MADE POSSIBLE
BY A GENEROUS GRANT FROM
HUMANE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL. 




DONATIONS TO PEACEANIMALS CLINICS:  PurrProject - $200 USD 
Maré Hansen - $1,000 USD 
Marlene and Keith Vancoughnett -  $167.81 CA ($150 USD)  

Thank you to those who donated, and thank you to Trish Mooney, former Vallarta resident now living on Vancouver Island, who suggested PEACEAnimals clinics when her friends the Vancoughnetts asked which animal charity to give to in Mexico.


CABEZÓN:  "Name This Hound" contest has received the following suggestions so far: Admiral; Atlas; Baron; Beau; Calhoun; Gus; Justin; Porque; Thor; Van Gogh.    Please submit names to me before August 31st.
RED BONE COON
CABEZÓN IN REPOSE
 Norma Lugo-Rodriguez works at the papelería in el Tuito and saved Cabezón from starvation.  She said some of the boys and young men in town would regularly hit and kick Cabezón as they walked past the dog.  After a visit to Dr. Peña this week, Cabezón was diagnosed with erlichia, which is easily treated with pills for 30 days.
NORMA LUGO-RODRIGUEZ VISTING CABEZÓN AT SAASHI´S HOME
Cabezón is now enjoying regular meals and loving care at the home of Saashi Rodriguez.  He needs a new name and a permanent home.   Regarding Cabezon´s DNA,  southerner Bill Goodloe suggests he is part Great Dane and part "Mexican Dog."  Saashi thinks Cabezón is a lot Red Bone Coon.    Whatever Cabezón is, he is a wonderful dog. Contact:  saashi700@yahoo.com
"CABEZÓN" EN ADOPCIÓN

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RESCATADA Y NECESITA CASA PUENTE O ADOPCIÓN TAN PRONTO POSIBLE

RESCUED AND NEEDS HOME:  A tan female puppy wandered into Julieta Valdes´ home.  She has two other dogs and can´t keep this one.  The dog needs a foster or permanent home as soon as possible.   Contact: jvaldes@aspv.edu.mx


SHAMIRA,  DEVOTED ACOPIO VOLUNTEER,  WITH SWEET "BETO, ONE OF DOZENS OF DOGS FOR ADOPTION AT THE CENTRO DE ACOPIO.
SHAMIRA CON "BETO, " QUIEN ES MUY TIERNO Y ESTÁ ESPERANDO HOGAR EN EL CENTRO DE ACOPIO.

 Open Monday-Saturday from 8 AM-2 PM.  293-3690. The Acopio is now holding adoptions every Saturday from 11 AM-2 PM at Plaza Caracól (back end of building near McDonald´s entrance).   Dogs are walked twice a week by volunteers organized by Friends of Puerto Vallarta Animals.


RIDES FOR RESCUE DOGS NEEDED:  For Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver.  All expenses for dogs paid for.  Please contact robin.nobars@gmail or patty@mexpup.


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To donate to PEACEAnimals clinics, please click on this link.  http://bit.ly/1cWY0lP
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KEEPING COOL AT LOS PORTALES CLINIC

SCHEDULE/HORARIO  July 30-August 2- IXTAPA Salón de Usos Múltiples - Calle Michoacán 340 (behind the church of Talpita)

Take the highway to Las Palmas, pass the junction to the Universidad de Guadalajara. VERY soon after the junction you will come across calle Gaviota where you make a right. Drive down for a few streets and make a left on Michoacan.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Michoac%C3%A1n+341,+24+de+Febrero,+48280+Ixtapa,+JAL,+Mexico/@20.7136791,-105.2170067,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x842148a154dbf7ef:0x7395982cad5f24a5


August 6-9  El Progreso
Turn inland at La Paloma Bullring, drive in for many blocks and at the light turn LEFT.
Road is under construction, be patient and drive until you come to Av Los Poetas where you will make a RIGHT, it´s a big new avenue going uphill and it will be clearly marked.
Pass a Pemex after a series of little identical houses and duplex and at the Kiosko convenience store make a left
The street you are on will seem to end in a dirt road after 2 blocks, but a paved road continues to the right, stay on that paved St called 16 de Septiembre.
Many, many blocks later you will come to what appears the end of the street and make a LEFT at Calle Heberto Castillo.
After 2 blocks on Heberto Castillo you will come to a green Tortillería El Progreso where you will turn left again and voila!
August 13-16 Mojoneras
Take the Highway 200 heading N from the Airport. Go on the lateral alon the Corona Beer Storage and bottleing plant (close to the Bus Station). At the end of the corner make a RIGHT.
Drive to the end of the wide cobblestone street, until you come to the SEAPAL sewer water treatment plant and make a LEFT.
Soon after you will come to a chicken shop and make a RIGHT on Jalisco St.
Drive in for about 3 block until you find us in a corner at the Agencia Municipal.
August 20-23 La Bugambilia - TBA

Schedule, including directions and other clinic information are always on website:  www.peaceanimals.org
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PAULINA AT LOS PORTALES CLINIC


VOLUNTEERS:  PLEASE SIGN UP WITH PAULINA STETTNER.  WE NEED  YOUR HELP!  infopeaceanimals@gmail.com





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BEAUTIFUL PIT BULL WITH OWNERS AT LOS PORTALES CLINIC





PEACEANIMALS HAS TAX-DEDUCTIBLE STATUS IN THE U.S. AND CANADA.  Re Canadian donations:   NOBARS, a Canadian-based dog rescue organization, is able to process donations to PEACEAnimals without taking a commission.   Please contact: robin.nobars@gmail.com  
DR. POLI IN FRONT OF LOS PORTALES CLINIC



 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:


COST FOR ONE SURGERY WEEK CLINIC IS APPROXIMATELY  $1,700 USD. 

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www.gretchen-peace-and-pv.blogspot.com



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Sunday, July 20, 2014

CAN YOU NAME THIS HOUND?

VIEW OF LOS ARCOS (ROCK FORMATIONS IN BANDERAS BAY) FROM A HILLTOP ABOVE CENTRO
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 LOS ARCOS (HOME TO THE BLUE FOOTED BOOBY BIRDS) ON THE WAY TO YELAPA VIA WATER TAXI



SAN VICENTE´S MAIN PLAZA

San Vicente, located in the very nearby state of Nayarit, is situated in the municipality of the Bay of Banderas.   Approximately a 45-minute drive northeast of Puerto Vallarta, the town is small and quiet and clean.  Puerto Vallarta, with its charming and challenging cobblestone streets and picturesque tile roofs, is surrounded by natural beauty, including a 40-mile horseshoe-shaped bay, the tiny Marieta islands,  deep jungles and seven rivers. Much more education and enforced anti-littering laws are needed before the rivers and beaches and streets are better cared for.
LINE AT CLINC AT SALÓN EJIDAL IN SAN VICENTE
The space at Salón Ejidal was great and distributions of flyers by volunteers aided in the high turn-out for a three day clinic.  The salon was unfortunately not available on Saturday for our use.
FLYER FOR SAN VICENTE CLINIC


STERILIZATIONS at clinic in San Vincente, Nayarit - July 16-18: Male dogs - 13; Female dogs - 47; Male cats - 21; Female cats - 30;  TOTAL:  111

PLUS  pregnancies terminated for 1 cat with 4 fetuses: 1 cat with 5 fetuses; 1 dog with 8 fetuses


DONATIONS AT CLINIC in San Vicente:  1,300 pesos

THIS CLINIC WAS MADE POSSIBLE BY A GENEROUS GRANT FROM THE SUMMERLEE FOUNDATION.

The grant application was based on an expected average of 90 cats and dogs sterilized per clinic.  Sterilizations at the four  Summerlee Foundation sponsored clinics totaled 437, surpassing the projected number of 360 sterilized animals.



CLINIC AT SAN VICENTE


DONATIONS TO PEACEANIMALS CLINICS:  Jennifer Fullen - $100 USD
Hannah and Ron Nunn - $200 USD
Anonymous former clinic volunteer - 1,830 CA, which translates to $1,700 USD and underwrites a surgery week

MISCELLANEOUS DONATIONS:  John Brooks - 600 pesos for "Candy," the rescued Pit Bull who requires surgery for a prolapsed uterus and 500 pesos for tests and meds for "Oso."
Anonymous - 1,000 pesos for dog food for Cabezón.
Pamela Evans - 1,000 pesos for dog food and/or vet care for Cabezón

ADOPTIONS:  "Rommel," the Belgian Shepherd rescued on the street in colonia Ramblases by Paulina.  Serendipity.  As I was driving to Costco, I  noticed an attractive young man sitting on the sidewalk with a young Belgian Shepherd.  I stopped my car to ask if he would like to have his female dog spayed.  "Yes."  Then I asked if he would like another Belgian Shepherd.  "Maybe."  I gave him my card, he emailed and then arranged to meet with Paulina and Rommel.   Emiliano Luna brought his mother and younger brother, whom Paulina said were all very savvy about dogs and loved Rommel.  PEACEAnimals will be spaying Emiliano´s female dog.  The female Belgian Shepherd that Paulina also rescued still needs a home.  Contact Paulina if interested:  infopeaceanimals@gmail.com

RESCUED AND FOR ADOPTION: "Cabezón," the large dog I saw on the street in el Tuito and drove to our mobile clinic there.  His right ear had been chopped off with a machete for someone´s amusement and one of his paws had been run over while he was resting in the street.  Cabezón´s food and vet costs are being paid for,  and Saashi Rodriguez is fostering him until he can be moved over to Rancho Primavera for more fostering next month.
"CABEZON" IN HIS NEW FOSTER HOME
Saashi reports that he is highly intelligent, very affectionate, well behaved, stands still for a bath and does his "business" at the back of the property.  If interested in meeting or adopting this noble dog, please contact: saashi700@yahoo.com


NAME THIS HOUND!   Saashi thinks Cabezón ("Big Head") is mostly a Blood Hound and needs a more dignified name. Pamela Evans suggested there be a "NAME THE HOUND"  contest.  Involved parties to the rescue will be the judges. Prize for the winning name will be two lunches at the gorgeous Rancho Primavera.    Winner will be announced August  31st.  Please submit names to: gretchen@peaceanimals.org.  

A five-year old male Chow Chow was rescued by Paulina Stettner outside Costco on Thursday afternoon. Paulina took him to be shaved, dewormed and tested for disease.  None present.
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CHOW CHOW RESCUED AND NEEDS HOME. 


He will be vaccinated, neutered at this week´s clinic and fostered by Laura Ghillardi Miller.  Paulina reports that this is a very sweet dog.   Contact Paulina if interested in meeting the dog she is calling "OSO."  infopeaceanimals@gmail.com
                                                                        
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"OSO"  AFTER GROOMING.
"CANDY," a female Pit Bull rescued from street by Liz Aguilar.   She will need antibiotics and  800 surgery for a prolapsed uterus.  Cost of surgery will be 800 pesos.   If you can help, please take donations to Dr. Manuel Peña - 109-9 Melchor Ocampo.    224-0319.  Candy needs a good home.  Please contact:  hi-lizy@hotmail.com


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"CANDY" RESCUED AND NEEDS A HOME







"VALENTINA" WITH HER ONE-DAY OLD FOAL
A BIRTH AT RANCHO PRIMAVERA:  Bonnie Jauregui, co-owner of Rancho Primavera, e-mailed me Thursday morning to say that a foal had been born late Wednesday night.   Valentina, named because she was born on February 14th, gave birth to her beautiful son in the same grove where she was born twelve years ago.  Although all of the male horses on Rancho Primavera are geldings, a stallion living on a nearby ranch broke down a fence in order to enjoy a brief romance with the lovely Valentina.



MORE THAN 60 DOGS AND DOZENS OF CATS WAITING FOR HOMES AT THE CENTRO DE ACOPIO
Open Monday-Saturday from 8 AM-2 PM.  293-3690. The Acopio is now holding adoptions every Saturday from 11 AM-2 PM at Plaza Caracól (back end of building near McDonald´s entrance).   Dogs are walked twice a week by volunteers organized by Friends of Puerto Vallarta Animals.
DARLING SPAYED FEMALE PUPPY FOR ADOPTION AT THE CENTRO DE ACOPIO


RIDES FOR RESCUE DOGS NEEDED:  For Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver.  All expenses for dogs paid for.  Please contact robin.nobars@gmail or patty@mexpup.

Neighborhood boys in San Vicente brought in a dog that had fallen five stories and landed on some cables.  Her only injury was a burned nose.



ONLY A BURNED NOSE


GREATERGOOD - PLEASE CLICK!  Your daily clicks or direct donations help animals, people and the planet.  www.greatergood.org; www.greatergood.com  

To donate to PEACEAnimals clinics, please click on this link.  http://bit.ly/1cWY0lP
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ABANDONED PUPPIES BROUGHT TO SAN VICENTE CLINIC.


SCHEDULE FOR JULY/HORARIO:

23-26 . UMA  (new city hall) - Los Portales, Calle Villa Colonial, next to the new Presidencia (UMA: Unidad Municipal Administrativa) From the Blvd. Medina Ascencio turn at La Paloma Bullring. Go all the way in a straight line until the light, where you must make a right. The next big building on the right is the UMA and we will be right behind it.


30-2   Mojoneras (TBA)

Schedule, including directions and other clinic information are always on website:  www.peaceanimals.org


VOLUNTEERS:  PLEASE SIGN UP WITH PAULINA STETTNER.  WE NEED  YOUR HELP!  infopeaceanimals@gmail.com

CLINIC AT SAN VICENTE

PEACEANIMALS HAS TAX-DEDUCTIBLE STATUS IN THE U.S. AND CANADA.  Re Canadian donations:   NOBARS, a Canadian-based dog rescue organization, is able to process donations to PEACEAnimals without taking a commission.   Please contact: robin.nobars@gmail.com  


COST FOR ONE SURGERY WEEK CLINIC IS APPROXIMATELY  $1,700 USD. 
PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION.


THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:



 



GreaterGood.org

  




THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST AND SUPPORT.


Gretchen DeWitt - President - Board of Directors - PEACEAnimals
www.gretchen-peace-and-pv.blogspot.com



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INFORMACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL SOBRE LA ESTERILIZACIÓN PARA MASCOTAS Y LAS CLÍNICAS GRATIS EN NUESTRO WEBSITE - www.peaceanimals.org