Education
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Two feral cat stories in the news
Friend or foe? It depends. Read more
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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
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Tony López featured as a speaker at a commemoration of International Women’s Day at the UGTO
Our education specialist, Tony López Palacios, was invited to give a talk at a commemoration of International Women’s Day sponsored by the University of Guanajuato on March 8. Read more
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An expert on raising guide dogs shares his insights
Jorge Castelazo helped to train puppies in the U.S. to become guide dogs for the blind. Read more
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A guide dog’s advice to the public
Franco, a guide dog for a blind person, describes do’s and don’ts when encountering dogs like him. Read more
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