Education

From our archives
The American pitbull terrier—victim or criminal?

Pitbulls, a popular breed in Guanajuato, have been bred for their strength and perseverance, making them attractive as combatants in dog fights. Although some can be excellent companions for families, they present a safety risk and should be under their owners’ control at all times. Read more
Animal poisoning is illegal in the State of Guanajuato

Poisoning animals is not only extremely cruel; it’s also a crime in the State of Guanajuato. Read more
2024 in a nutshell

The following photos summarize our major achievements in 2024. Read more
Amigos de los Animales recognized by the city government

On December 7, a representative of the municipal government presented a certificate of recognition to Amigos de los Animales de Guanajuato for our contribution to animal welfare and public education. Read more
From our archives
How to help outdoor dogs in harsh weather

This article originally appeared in our December 2008 newsletter. It suggests three ideas for keeping a dog that lives outdoors warm. The first is simple and costs almost nothing. The second is somewhat elaborate but results in a well-insulated doghouse. The third is an inexpensive though temporary solution to a dog’s need for shelter. Read more
A visit to Resplandor International

Amigos educators Antonia López and Julia Salido spent a recent hour with children at Resplandor International in Cajones, focusing on the proper care of pets. Read more
Have you seen these?

On our Amigos Facebook and Instagram pages you’ll find our most recent short messages about pets and their needs. Read more
Recent education activities

Our education team visited two sites to teach children how to treat animals with respect and discussed the sober topic of pet abandonment during three interviews on Channel 8. We published seven compelling posts on our Facebook page and began displaying two new messages on the backs of two city buses. We also reprinted an excellent coloring book on the topic of behaving safely around dogs. Read more
Two feral cat stories in the news

Friend or foe? It depends. Read more
The special needs of elderly pets

Amigos volunteer Tony López discussed the needs of elderly dogs and cats during a lengthy interview on local television Channel 8 on November 9. Here we explore this issue. Read more