Education

Jan 29, 2024

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Donors, Education, Sterilization

Our New Year is off and running

Written by
Sandra Ward

It’s been a busy month for us. We have new educational messages on the backs of two city buses. Our planning committee for the annual Amigos Fiesta next month has been busy preparing for the event. Our education team visited a center for youth in Santa Teresa and participated in three interviews on a local TV channel. We held our first two sterilization campaigns of the year. Our board of directors met to continue planning our activities for the year. And we held a reception for our major donors to express our appreciation of their support. Read more
Dec 23, 2023

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Education, Pets

Firecrackers nearly banned in Guanajuato

Written by
Sandra Ward

The state legislature has just considered regulating fireworks, but the PAN voted to preserve the tradition of using firecrackers in religious festivals. Interviewed on local television, Julia Salido discussed the harmful effects of firecrackers on humans and pets, urging pet owners to protect their animals when firecrackers are used in their neighborhoods. Read more
Dec 23, 2023

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Education, Pets

Living safely with dogs

Written by
Sandra Ward

Millions of people, mostly young children, are bitten by dogs every year. The Humane Society of the United States offers recommendations to help dog owners to prevent their dogs from biting people. Read more
Nov 29, 2023

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Education, Special Events, Sterilization

October was one of our busiest months

Written by
Sandra Ward

During October our volunteers participated in Fundación Corazón Animal’s annual Run with Your Dog event, we began displaying new educational messages on the backs of two city buses, our team sterilized 73 dogs and cats a two campaigns, and two of our volunteers organized three educational events for children and gave two interviews on local TV Channel 8. Read more
Nov 29, 2023

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Education, Special Events, Sterilization

November was busy too

Written by
Sandra Ward

Amigos volunteers prepared lots of delicious foods for our Christmas Market, to be held on December 3 in Plaza Allende. Our veterinarians and volunteers sterilized 138 animals and entertained children with stories and coloring books at two sterilization campaigns. November 28 was Giving Tuesday. Read more
Nov 29, 2023

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Education, Pets

Why giving pets as holiday gifts is not necesarily a good idea

Written by
Sandra Ward

Acquiring a pet should be a serious commitment and not an impulsive act. Both children and parents need to be prepared to care for the animal throughout its life. Read more
Nov 29, 2023

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Education, Pets

How to avoid losing a pet

Written by
Sandra Ward

The holidays can be a stressful time for pets. Here are steps you can take to avoid losing a pet and advice on what to do if you do lose one. Read more
Sep 16, 2023

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Education

Our latest bus messages

Written by
Sandra Ward

Two new messages will appear on a couple of city buses in October. Read more
Jul 21, 2023

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Education

Three Amigos volunteers talk about their work at our sterilization campaigns during a recent TV interview

Written by
Sandra Ward

On July 20, Amigos volunteers Karla Ahumada, Vero Mares, and Vicky Sandoval appeared on Channel 8’s program “Despierta Guanajuato” described their work at our sterilization campaigns and their reasons for being involved in them. Read more
Jun 30, 2023

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Education

Taking a pet to the United States from Mexico

Written by
Sandra Ward

Taking a dog or cat to the U.S. from Mexico can be complicated and requires preparation. We offer some advice, based in part on experiences that friends have reported to us. Read more