Saturday, January 20, 2018

A DAZZLING DAY




We left Puerto Vallarta in a power boat the week-end before last, and headed in the direction of the Marieta Islands.  It had only been thirty minutes out on the bay when we saw the first humid spouts in the distance.  Motoring towards them, we stopped 200 yards away and watched the thrilling sight of three or four adult whales breaching and dorsal fin slapping. 

Photo Credit:  John Galston

They would disappear in intervals underneath the water, leaving a smooth, circular "footprint"  where they had submerged.  After a long stop, we continued on in search of more marine life-  We soon saw  more whales and then another small pod of whales partially below the surface.  We stopped again at the required legal distance and watched the whales "courting."  It was a very quiet underwater affair between one male and two females.






Photo Credit:  John Galston, co-passenger
Photo Credit:  John Galston
Photo Credit:  John Galston


At one point, the whales all submerged and disappeared and we assumed they had swum away.  Then suddenly,  there was an explosion of air and the head of one of the whales appeared not more than six feet from where I was sitting at the back of the boat.  As I gave out a surprised yell and fumbled for my camera,  the whale slowly sank beneath the water.  In my excitement and astonishment, all I have of that unexpected and beautiful moment are photographs of my hand, the sky and the boat deck.

Our five hours on Banderas Bay included at least ten whales, curious dolphins that swam around the boat, others that ignored us, plus a couple of mating turtles.  The anatomy of a male turtle was a surprise.

It was an utterly dazzling day.

ON THE MALECÓN the giant artificial Christmas tree is still standing and on the adjacent beach only one sand sculpture remains.  High waves have taken down all the others and have tossed rocks and sand onto the lower walkways of the malecón.  

POISONINGS:  Silvia Álvarez, coordinator of the Animal Welfare offices of Vallarta, reported that on Tuesday morning, 14 dogs, 20 birds and a cat died of poisoning in the Campo Verde colonia. 
This is an excruciating painful and slow death and doesn´t solve the enormous problem of overpopulation of cats and dogs in Mexico.  The poison had been placed in the garbage, where owned and homeless animals search for food. Police collected and carried away the bagged bodies. It may take the death of a child for rat poison to be outlawed in towns and cities. Except for farm areas,  cats and rat traps work very well re eliminating rats.  Unfortunately, rat poison seems to be the most effective means to protect crops from vermin. 

COLONIA MAGISTERIO/BASURERO

A 40-minute drive northeast to the dusty colonia adjacent to basurero, the former city dump.  Squatters live here and the city doesn´t supply the area with water or anything else.
THE HILL COMPOSED OF FORMER TRASH AND GARBAGE AT THE FORMER CITY DUMP - ONE BLOCK AWAY FROM THE CLINIC IN MAGISTERIO.  EL CERRO DE BASURA EN EL EX-BASURERO - UNA CUADRA DE LA CLÍNICA EN MAGISTERIO

The clinic took place in the same empty storefront that was used the last time we were here.  We were fortunate to have three volunteers on Friday when I visited the clinic. Angela Kelleher, from B.C., had brought Tamekio Coulas, vacationing from Bancroft, Ontario and Michael Irvine from Scotland, who now lives here full-time with his wife, Tracey. 
MIRANDO DE LA CLÍNICA EN MAGISTERIO AL SUR.  IN FRONT OF THE CLINIC IN MAGISTERIO LOOKING SOUTH.
Among the animals waiting to be sterilized: seven pretty litter-mate kittens. They were sharing one kennel because we had no more available; a black-and-tan male Chihuahua-mix that the friendly man across the street had been giving water to.  He said the dog had no owner, so a friend of his signed the the registration form giving permission for surgery;  and a gentle black, female dog that had been rescued.  She had been used as "bait" in dog fights and had fifty lacerations on her body.  A foster home is waiting for her.

Volunteers on Saturday included Angela Kelleher, Carol Ann Kulick McAustand from California and Debra Nelson from Seattle.
VOLUNTARIA DEBRA NELSON - MAGISTERIO  Photo Credit :  Carol Ann Kulick McAustand

STERILIZATIONS AT CLINIC IN COLONIA MAGISTERIO
JANUARY 17-21:  FEMALE CATS - 37; MALE CATS - 19; FEMALE DOGS - 50; MALE DOGS - 19    TOTAL:  125

PLUS 1 pregnancy terminated for cat with 6 fetuses
PRIMERA PERRITA OPRERADA VIERNES - FIRST DOG STERILIZED ON FRIDAY - MAGISTERIO







DONATIONS AT CLINIC IN COLONIA MAGISTERIO: 
1,040 PESOS

THIS CLINIC WAS MADE POSSIBLE IN PART (39%)  BY A GENEROUS GRANT OF $2,500 USD FROM THE ALICE MORGAN WRIGHT-EDITH B. GOODE TRUST (FACILITATED BY HUMANE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL).  COMBINED WITH THE JANUARY 10-13 CLINIC OF 143 ANIMALS, A TOTAL OF 192 ANIMALS WERE STERILIZED THANKS TO THIS GRANT.




DONATIONS TO PEACEANIMALS:


Cathy Gordon - $150 USD (earmarked for el Tuito clinic)
Angela Kelleher - Approximately two dozen dog collars and coats to be given out at clinics


UNA DE LAS 2 DOZENA DE CHAQUETAS Y COLLARES DONADOS POR ANGELA KELLEHER.  photo credit:  Angela Kelleher


EDUCATION PROGRAM:  The school principal who confirmed a presentation to Leslie Caratachea for Tuesday erred in making the commitment.  There were no classes at that school on Tuesday.


The mission of PEACEAnimals is to end the future suffering of cats and dogs.  The most efficient way to do this is via a massive, free spay/neuter clinic.  In 2017, PEACEAnimals sterilized 5,357 cats and dogs.




7 GATITOS DE LA MISMA FAMILIA ESPERANDO ESTERILIZACIÓN - MAGISTERIO


FOR PHOTOS/NAMES OF RESCUED DOGS THAT NEED HOMES, THE ACOPIO HAS A CURRENT ROSTER THAT INCLUDES PHOTOS, NAMES DESCRIPTIONS.

PARA FOTOS,/NOMBRES Y INFORMACIÓN DE LOS PERROS EN EL CENTRO DE ACOPIO QUE NECESITAN HOGARES:

CLÍNICA EN MAGISTERIO - PERRO CALLEJERO LLEVADO POR UN VECINO A LA CLÍNICA





RAISING FUNDS AND VISIBILITY:  Three hundred  PEACEAnimals blue mesh shopping/beach bags with extra-long straps were ordered and available for purchase.  All profits go directly to cost of clinics.  The PEACEAnimals logo and website are on one side and the familiar mermaid on the other.  Bags are 200 pesos each and can be purchased at:
BOLSAS DE PEACEANIMALS EN VENTA

Lucy´s CuCu Cabana -295 Basilio Badillo 

Choco Museo - Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez 128 in centro (across from the malecón)

Galeria Uno - 561 Morelos

Colleción la Bohemia  -  Constitución and Basilio Badillo

Cork & Bottle - Los Mercados - Aquiles Serdan 265

Charlie's Sport Fishing and Tours- Local 8B -Marina Vallarta

Galeria Dante - 269 Basilio Badillo 

La Cruz Inn - at the plaza in la Cruz, Nayarit

Macaria- Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez 129, between Morelos and the malecón   

Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens (gift shop)


Salon Divas-  Melchor Ocampo 51 - Bucerias


DONATE WITHOUT SPENDING MONEY:  PEACEAnimals is able to receive donations from Amazon Smile under the umbrella of Banderas Bay Charities, Inc. Amazon donates 0.5% of eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organizations selected by their customers.  This is a very simple way to help fund our clinics:    https://smile.amazon.com/ch/47-4752247  Even simpler, long on to www.amazonsmile.com and type in Banderas Bay Charities, Inc. (PEACEAnimals receives all of these donations).
CLÍNICA EN MAGISTERIO - DR. POLI; DR. ANTHONY; TAMEKIO AND MICHAEL

Troy Valens -  Owner of Sea Monkey and Cheeky Monkey restaurants - $10  USD gift certificates to Sea Monkey and Cheeky Monkey for "sharing" AmazonSmile post.



GREATERGOOD - PLEASE CLICK!  Your daily clicks or direct donations help animals, people and the planet. www.greatergood.orgwww.greatergood.com   To donate specifically to PEACEAnimals:  http://bit.ly/1cWY0lP


PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE, FB PAGE OR BLOG FOR NEW DATES AND LOCATIONS.FAVOR DE CHECAR NUESTRO WEBSITE, PÁGINA EN FB O BLOG PARA NUEVAS FECHAS Y HOGARES.  

LESLIE PREPARANDO GATITOS CUBIERTOS EN DIARREA PARA CIRUGÍA - PREPARING DIARRHEA-COVERED KITTENS FOR SURGERY - MAGISTERIO




SCHEDULE/HORARIO:


January 24-27 - San Blas, Nayarit - PETS FOR LIFE
January 31- February 3 - colonia del mar, Puerto Vallarta 
February 7-10 - San Jose, Nayarit
February 14-17 - el Tuito
February 21-24 - La Cruz, Nayarit (PETS FOR LIFE)
February 28-March 3 - Colonia Infonavit, Puerto Vallarta
March 7-10 - Palmar, Real, Nayarit
March 14-17 - Tomatlán, Cabo Corrientes
March 21-24 - La Peñita, Nayarit (PETS FOR LIFE)
March 26-April 2 - Easter break
April 4-7 - El Tule, Cabo Corrientes
April 11-14 - Bucerias, Nayarit (PETS FOR LIFE)
May
June 27-30 - Volcanes - in the school

GATOS RECUPERANDO - MAGISTERIO


DESIGNATED LINE WITH RECORDING ADVISING LOCATION AND DIRECTIONS – ONLY IN SPANISH –
 (322) 113 3955


TO REPORT ANIMAL ABUSE, CALL THE CENTRO DE ACOPIO - 322-223-3690 OR THE POLICE - 911 -  AND ASK FOR THE "GREEN PATROL" ("PATROLLA VERDE")
  
CUALE SPAY AND NEUTER CLINICS - ONE-DAY CLINICS ARE HELD ON THE ISLA CUALE THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH.   CLINICS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION AT 7 AM.  VET TEAM IS PETS FOR LIFE.  FOR MORE INFORMATION, SEE THEIR PAGE ON FACEBOOK.

March clinic will be underwritten by PEACEAnimals board
member, Trisha Aljoe.  Eleven following clinics  partially
sponsored by an anonymous donation.
  
COLINA FREE SPAY&NEUTER CLINIC - Every Saturday at 9 AM.  Recommend arrive 7:30-8 AM.  First 15-20 animals to arrive will be accepted.  Address: 496 Venustiano Carranza in colonia Emiliano Zapata.  Clinic is in front of Carnicería Colin, between Naranjo and Jacarandas streets.  For more information: Colina Spay and Neuter Clinic on Facebook.


LOCATIONS NEEDED FOR CLINICS.  REQUIRED:  WATER, ELECTRICITY, BATHROOM AND PARKING AVAILABILITY.


CLÍNICA EN MAGISTERIO



NOTE:  PEACEAnimals, per our agreement with independent contractors, Pets for Life, is obliged to pay extra for driving time and gasoline for areas outside Puerto Vallarta.  We ask that private or government groups pay those extra expenses.


PEACEAnimals does not buy advertising or pay for posters, flyers, megaphone announcers or locations.  All monies raised go directly to actual costs of the clinics.  Dr. Poli, as director of PEACEAnimals, a Mexican AC  (non-profit) and Pets for Life, a Mexican SC (business), selects clinic locations.

CLÍNICA EN MAGISTERIO
All pet registration forms with signatures of owners or rescuers are submitted by Dr. Poli to the local department of health, with copies to PEACEAnimals.
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ESPERANDO SUS MASCOTAS - MAGISTERIO- WAITING FOR PETS.




Clinic schedule, including directions and other clinic information are always on website:  www.peaceanimals.org,  on this blog and on the PEACEAnimals FaceBook page.

CLÍNICA EN MAGISTERIO





Please "like" PEACEAnimals on FaceBook.




LUNCH DONATIONS NEEDED FOR VET TEAM.



PEACEAnimals has a lunch budget of 70 pesos per vet team member (four persons) per day -  4 days a week. 
Please consider donating lunches for them, and please advise so we can create a lunch schedule. By having lunches donated, these savings can used for purchases of clinic supplies.


VOLUNTARIAS ANGELA Y TAMEKIO  -  ATRÁS - DR. PACHECO



WE NEED VOLUNTEERS AT THE CLINICS.  We are almost always short of volunteers.  Please contact Leslie Caratachea via FB or infopeaceanimals@gmail.com, or just drop by.  

FOR INFORMATION ON VOLUNTEERING: 
 http://www.peaceanimals.org/volunteer_1/volunteer_duties



WE NEED DONATIONS OF USED AND NEW KENNELS FOR CATS AND DOGS OF ALL SIZES.  WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO BE ABLE TO GIVE USED OR NEW COLLARS AND LEASHES TO DOG OWNERS WHO BRING THEIR PETS TO THE CLINICS.


               
NECESITAMOS DONACIÓNES DE MÁS HAULAS.  CLÍNICA EN MAGISTERIO

    

If directions needed, please call our dedicated line (directions are only in Spanish) or refer to our website or this blog:   113 3955 

COST FOR ONE SURGERY WEEK CLINIC IS APPROXIMATELY $1,800 USD. 

DESPUÉS DE CIRUGÍA ANTES DE DESPERTARSE - CLÍNICA EN MAGISTERIO


PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION VIA CHECK, CREDIT CARD, PAYPAL, BEQUEST OR STOCK TRANSFER.  Note:  Stocks are transferred at full value without the donating stock owner being taxed.



PEACEANIMALS VET TEAM - EL EQUIPO DE PEACEANIMALS - DR. ANTHONY, LESLIE, DR. POLI Y DR. PACHECO


PEACEAnimals is under the umbrella of Banderas Bay Charities, Inc.,  a US 501 (c)(3) charity located in Portland, Oregon.  



Please make payments payable to either BBC INC or Banderas Bay Charities, Inc.  Donations are tax deductible and should be earmarked for PEACEAnimals.


TAMEKIO, VOLUNTARIA EN LA CLÍNICA DE MAGISTERIO - GATOS RECUPERANDO DESPUÉS DE CIRUGÍA.



Banderas Bay Charities, Inc (BBC, Inc) offers tax-deductible receipts in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Amy Welch, Secretary-Treasurer amywelchpdx@comcast.net
505 N Tomahawk Is Dr  Portland, OR 97217    
503 285 4007




THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS:  






























THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST AND SUPPORT.

BALCÓN ROMANTICO - EL CERRO



Gretchen DeWitt – President – Board of Directors
gretchen@peaceanimals.org
https://www.facebook.com/PeaceAnimals
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Los animales no necesitan tener una camada para completar su ciclo vital, puesto que no existe una relación consciente con la reproducción como parte necesaria de su bienestar emocional.

PARA FOTOS,/NOMBRES Y INFORMACIÓN DE LOS PERROS EN EL CENTRO DE ACOPIO QUE NECESITAN HOGARES:




PARA REPORTAR ABUSO A LOS ANIMALES- LLAME  A LA POLICA - 911 - Y PIDA LA PATROLLA VERDE o al centro de acopio   293 3690


 
LINEA DESIGNADA PARA DIRECIÓNES Y COMO LLEGAR (EN ESPAÑOL) A LAS CLÍNICAS CADA SEMANA:   (322) 113 3955












NECESITAMOS LUGARES PARA NUESTRAS CLÍNICAS EN COLONIAS Y PUEBLOS. PRECISO:   BAÑO, ELECTRICIDAD, AGUA Y PARA ESTACIONARSE.






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



NECESITAMOS SU APOYO.  FAVOR DE DONAR ALMUERZOS PARA NUESTRO EQUIPO. NOS CUESTA 1,120 PESOS LA SEMANA PARA NUESTRO EQUIPO DE 4 PERSONAS.   CON SUS DONACIÓNES DE COMIDA, PODEMOS USAR ESTE DINERO PARA SUMINISTROS.   FAVOR DE CONFIRMAR CUÁL DÍA DE LA SEMANA PUEDEN.  LESLIE VA HACER EL HORARIO PARA ALMUERZOS.  GRACIAS.

 TAMBIÉN NECESITAMOS VOLUNTARIOS, POR FAVOR.

http://www.peaceanimals.org/espa_ol/protocolo_para_voluntarios

GRACIAS POR SU INTERÉS Y SU APOYO.


Gretchen DeWitt – Presidente de la mesa directiva
gretchen@peaceanimals.org





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