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| ABAJO DE LA CALLE PRIMERA DEL RÍO - NADANDO EN EL RÍO CUALE |
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| CALLE PRIMERA DEL RÍO |
Primera del Río is the name of the rutted dirt road next to the serpentine path overlooking the west side of the río Cuale. I like to walk our dogs there because it is quiet and cool and we can easily go down to the river, which has an inviting swimming hole. The cement path winds past the glamorous Rivera del Cuale boutique hotel, bougainvillea, papaya trees, small dogs sitting in front of their mostly humble homes, Pit Bulls barking from small balconies, a faded and chipped blue and white rowboat and the lively ¿Que Pasa? restaurant and bar. At the east end of the path is a small, simple restaurant overlooking the river. I love the thirty pesos shrimp tostadas that are sprinkled with tomato, onion and lime juice. Calle Primera del Río is where one sees a combination of beauty, poverty and luxury. |
| CALLE PRIIMERA DEL RÍO - AL LADO ESTE DEL RÍO CUALE |
For months I had seen the grey female Pit Bull always chained on the banks of the rió Cuale, just below this curving path where people are now planting flowers and vines. Months ago I had asked the owners if they would like to have their dog spayed for free. It was apparently a naive question. On Thursday, after the clinic in Mezcales where people were bringing in Pit Bulls to be neutered and spayed, I saw the chained and barking dog. I had to look again to see that not far from this dog, in a hollowed out place in the dirt and close to the river, there were seven newborn puppies. I walked down the embankment to get a closer view and watched as the mama licked the dirt off of one of the puppy´s faces. In a few weeks they will probably be sold, some to people who will train or have them trained to fight. The polite young men sitting above on the sidewalk said that this was the second litter for the grey Pit Bull and that she had been bred with another Pittie.
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| LA PIT BULL AMARRADA CON SUS 7 BEBÉS RECIEN NECIDOS ABAJO DE LA CALLE PRIMERA DEL RÍO - COLONIA EMILIANO ZAPATA. ES ILLEGAL CRUZAR PERROS SIN LICENSIA Y YA ES LA LEY EN VALLARTA ESTERILIZAR A PERROS Y GATOS DESPUÉS DE 8 MESES. LA MULTA POR NO HACERLO ES 1,400 PESOS. |
It is the law in Puerto Vallarta that dogs and cats must be sterilized after eight weeks of age. The fine for not doing so is 1,400 pesos. The license for breeding dogs is more than 2,000 pesos. This law is aimed at backyard breeders who are resources for the vicious and profitable world of dog fighting. Illegal breeders can be reported to the Centro de Acopio - 293-3690.
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LA CALLE PRIMERA DEL RÍO
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MEZCALES is a small community one passes on highway 200 about 40 minutes north from centro Vallarta on the way to Bucerias, Sayulita and Punta de Mita. While these other three towns are beach towns, Mezcales is inland and not touristic There are approximately 4,000 inhabitants with an average of a seventh grade education. The home are simple ones and the shops and restaurants are very basic.
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| TIENDITA ATRÁS DE LA CLINICA EN MEZCALES |
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| SOMBREROS EN VENTA EN BUCERIAS |
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| DELICIOSO ALMUERZO EN BUCERIAS |
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| COSAS DE CHIAPAS EN VENTE EN UNA BANQUETA EN BUCERIAS |
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| CABALLO BLANCO EN EL MAR - BUCERIAS |
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| CLÍNICA EN MEZCALES, NAYARIT |
Although we have corresponded via email, I had never met Jesús before visiting the clinic n Thursday. Jesús, who works tirelessly for the animals, said he has been able to find good homes for 123 dogs this past year. Impressed by his dedication, Argentine artist, María Mihanovich, is donating
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| WITH JESÚS VILLAVENCENCIO AND MARÍA MIHAMOVICH AT MEZCALES CLINIC |
FOOTNOTE: Melissa Goldstein flew home to Minnesota on Saturday with "Sleeky," an orange tabby cat rescued and fostered by Puro Gato. Melissa hopes to find a home for this cat with a friend of hers who loves orange tabbies. The clipped ear shows that the cat was homeless, caught and sterilized.
STERILIZATIONS in Mezcales, Nayarit - March 16-18
FEMALE DOGS: 47; MALE DOGS: 16; FEMALE CATS: 30; MALE CATS: 17 - TOTAL: 110
FEMALE DOGS: 47; MALE DOGS: 16; FEMALE CATS: 30; MALE CATS: 17 - TOTAL: 110
PLUS PREGNANCIES TERMINATED FOR:
1 dog with 8 fetuses: 1 cat with 5 fetuses; 1 cat with 4 fetuses; 1 cat with 3 fetuses
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| CLÍNICA MOVIL DE PEACEANIMALS EN MEZCALES, NAYARIT |
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| CLÍNICA EN MEZCALES |
DONATIONS AT CLINIC in Mezcales -
DONATIONS TO
PEACEANIMALS:
830 pesos
Lucy´s Cucu Cabaña donation box - 309 pesos plus 81 pesos from Lucy Muñiz to round it off.
Sofia Sweet - 200 pesos
Jill Goldstein - $125 USD
Donations to PEACAnimals earmarked for el Tuito clinic, which has been organized for the third year by Kai Doyle:
Elizabeth Brousseau - $25 USD
Cathy Gordon - $75 USD
Joan Firkins - $50 USD
Candace de la Prade - $50 USD
Nancy B. Moyle - $500 USD
Duffy Crane - $250 USD
Julie Anne Montagano - $25 USD
Anne-Marie Haynes - $75 USD
Michael Flicanger - $100 USD
Maureen Curtin-Evermann - $100 USD
Duffy Crane - $250 USD
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| LESLIE EN PLAZA CARACÓL EL DIÁ 15 DE MARZO |
EDUCATION PROGRAM: No schools were available for Mezcales, so Leslie set up a table and displays at Plaza Caracól on Tuesday and interacted with over 100 people. Schools will now be on Easter break for two weeks.
| HUMANE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL: Because of the extreme overpopulation of cats and dogs in México, HSI is opening offices in Mexico City. Mexico is apparently ranked number one in the world for overpopulation of cats and dogs and ranked number three in the world regarding animal cruelty. | |
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Due to
non-sterilization and a lack of education, there are thousands of homeless cats
and dogs living on the streets in Puerto Vallarta. There are many hundreds waiting to be adopted
in foster homes, sanctuaries and the
Centro de Acopio. If you can foster an
animal, have found a cat or dog, or would like to adopt a cat or dog, Please
check our website on the "resource" tab for names and contacts of
refuges, vets, etc.
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SCHEDULE/HORARIO:
MARCH 23-26 - EASTER VACATION - VACACIÓNES
MARCH 30 - APRIL 2 - Puerto Vallarta - colonia de Coapinole - calle 8 de mayo # 1044 - entre calles Cuba y Bolivia
April 6-9 - La Peñita, Nayarit - (PETS FOR LIFE CLINIC)
April 13-16 - el Tuito- From Puerto Vallarta south on carretera 200 - one hour driving time. After passing through el Columpio, you will soon you will see a sign saying “La Hermosa.”
Look for the next right, which is a wide road that veers off to the
right. There is a large, blue sign that says "Cabo Corrientes" right
before you veer off to the right. (There are a bunch of tow trucks
parked on the right side.) Take that road.
Proceed on that road. Soon you will cross a little bridge.
Continue straight for approx.1 block. Turn right at the stop sign. Go
approx. 2-3 blocks, (you will pass the supermarket on the right). When
you see the church, on your left, go to the end of that block. Turn
right onto Calle Jalisco. (there is a vacant lot on the corner with a
cyclone fence & a “Se Vende” sign). The clinic will be held in the first house on the left, recognizable by a cement bottle wall.
APRIL 20-23 - San Vicente, Nayarit - en el salon de ejido
APRIL 27-30 - Las Juntas - en la delegación - Puerto Vallarta
MAY 4-7 - Bucerias, Nayarit
CALENDAR FOR SPECIAL SUNDAY ONE-DAY CLINICS ON THE ISLA CUALE, WHERE SO MANY CATS AND KITTENS ARE ABANDONED. PURO GATO WILL HOLD ADOPTIONS ON THE ISLA FROM 11-2 ON THESE SAME DATES.
April 3- domingo - PURR PROJECT
THE ABOVE GROUPS HAVE HIRED AND WILL PAY PETS FOR LIFE 4,500 PESOS FOR THE STERILIZATION OF 30 ANIMALS. IF NUMBERS ARE GREATER, THE SAME ORGANIZATIONS WILL REQUEST DONATIONS FROM THEIR SUPPORTERS TO MAKE UP THE DIFFERENCE.
MARCH 30 - APRIL 2 - Puerto Vallarta - colonia de Coapinole - calle 8 de mayo # 1044 - entre calles Cuba y Bolivia
April 6-9 - La Peñita, Nayarit - (PETS FOR LIFE CLINIC)
April 13-16 - el Tuito- From Puerto Vallarta south on carretera 200 - one hour driving time. After passing through el Columpio, you will soon you will see a sign saying “La Hermosa.”
APRIL 20-23 - San Vicente, Nayarit - en el salon de ejido
APRIL 27-30 - Las Juntas - en la delegación - Puerto Vallarta
MAY 4-7 - Bucerias, Nayarit
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| CLÍNICA DE MEZCALES - LESLIE CARATACHEA, VET TEC Y DIRECTORA DEL PROGRAMA DE EDUCACIÓN |
CALENDAR FOR SPECIAL SUNDAY ONE-DAY CLINICS ON THE ISLA CUALE, WHERE SO MANY CATS AND KITTENS ARE ABANDONED. PURO GATO WILL HOLD ADOPTIONS ON THE ISLA FROM 11-2 ON THESE SAME DATES.
Mayo 8 - domingo - PV ANIMAL
Junio 5 -domingo - SHANNON BESTON
July 3 - domingo - PEACEAnimals
July 3 - domingo - PEACEAnimals
Agosto 7 - domingo - SPCA
Septiembre 4 - domingo - ANGELICAT
Octubre 2 - domingo - PURR PROJECT
Noviembre 6 - domingo - PV ANIMAL
Diciembre 4- domingo - PURO GATOTHE ABOVE GROUPS HAVE HIRED AND WILL PAY PETS FOR LIFE 4,500 PESOS FOR THE STERILIZATION OF 30 ANIMALS. IF NUMBERS ARE GREATER, THE SAME ORGANIZATIONS WILL REQUEST DONATIONS FROM THEIR SUPPORTERS TO MAKE UP THE DIFFERENCE.
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| DR. POLI Y LA DUEÑA DE UN PITTIE EN LA CLÍNICA DE MEZCALES. ELLA Y SU ESPOSO TRAJERON DOS. |
DESIGNATED
LINE WITH RECORDING ADVISING LOCATION AND DIRECTIONS – ONLY IN SPANISH – (322)
113 0942
WE
NEED LOCATIONS FOR OUR CLINICS IN NEIGHBORHOODS AND TOWNS.
REQUIRED: BATHROOM, ELECTRICITY, WATER AND PARKINGAVAILABILITY.
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| RESPIRANDO CON TUBO IMMEDIATAMENTE DESPUÉS DE CIRUGÍA - MEZCALES |
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.
Please
"like" PEACEAnimals and Calle Cero (national spay/neuter campaign) on FaceBook.
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LUNCH DONATIONS
NEEDED FOR VET TEAM: PEACEAnimals has a budget of 70 pesos per vet team individual
(three persons) per day for 4 days a week for lunches.
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Please consider
bringing lunches for our vet team to the clinics. If you can do this, please
advise so we can create a lunch schedule. By having lunches donated, these
savings can used for purchases of supplies and medicines.
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| SAUL - VOLUNTARIO CADA DÍA |
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.
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.
DONATION change effective
Oct 1, 2015:
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.
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
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Clinic
schedule, including directions and other clinic information are always on
website: www.peaceanimals.org
and on this blog: www.gretchen-peace-and-pv.blogspot.com
THANK
YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS:
Gretchen
DeWitt – President – Board of Directors
https://www.facebook.com/PeaceAnimals
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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
FAVOR DE DONAR ALMUERZOS PARA EL EQUIPO. NOS CUESTA
210 PESOS 4 DÍAS LA SEMANA Y CON SUS DONACIÓNES DE COMIDA, PODEMOS USAR ESTE
DINERO PARA SUMINISTROS. GRACIAS.
NECESITAMOS VOLUNTARIOS, PORFA.
GRACIAS POR SU INTERÉS Y SU APOYO.
Gretchen DeWitt – Presidente de le mesa directiva
https://www.facebook.com/PeaceAnimals
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