May 2023

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    Dr. Luis Alberto Fernández Ferro, director of Guanajuato’s Animal Control and Assistance Center, describes its mission

    Dr. Luis Alberto Fernández Ferro, director of Guanajuato’s Animal Control and Assistance Center, describes its mission

    On May 25, Dr. Luis Alberto Fernández Ferro described the responsibilities and challenges of the city’s animal control and assistance center (CECAA) during an interview on local TV Channel 8. Read more


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    Our sterilization campaigns in May

    Our sterilization campaigns in May

    At two campaigns, on May 7 and 20, we sterilized 110 dogs and cats in the villages of Cajones and Santa Teresa. Read more


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    Castration versus vasectomy for male pets

    Castration versus vasectomy for male pets

    To permanently modify male pets’ behavior, to enjoy better companionship with male pets, and to prevent diseases commonly associated with intact and vasectomized male dogs and cats, veterinarians and other animal behavior experts recommend castrating them. Read more


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    From our archives
    A trip to the barber

    From our archivesA trip to the barber

    My trip to the barbershop, which is located just down the street from my house, is as much a social activity as it is a grooming appointment. A few weeks ago, I decided to bring my dogs with me to the barber’s. I thought I would show them off, and perhaps stir up some conversation with the guys. Read more


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    On May 11 our volunteers gave another TV interview about dogs’ needs

    Amigos de los Animales volunteer Julia Salido continued their conversation about dogs’ basic needs during their interview with Channel 8 host Luis Camacho on May 11. Read more


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    The tale of Venadita

    The tale of Venadita

    I was rescued on Christmas Eve of 2016, going from the street to the throne. Read more


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    Youngsters at Resplandor International learn about the importance of vaccinating and sterilizing pets

    Youngsters at Resplandor International learn about the importance of vaccinating and sterilizing pets

    On April 27 Julia Salido and Tony López talked to children attending a weekend event at Resplandor International in Cajones about why it’s important for pets to be vaccinated and sterilized. They brought to their presentation two dogs that Amigos volunteers had recently rescued. After the talk, the children made facemasks representing their own pets. Read more


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    Why we tattoo animals after sterilizing them

    Why we tattoo animals after sterilizing them

    It is sometimes difficult to detect that a female dog or cat has already been sterilized if it has not been tattooed. Read more