Special Events

Oct 30, 2024

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Special Events

TTT’s preholiday reopening was a blast

Written by
Sandra Ward

Terri’s Tiny Tiendita may be tiny, but it gives Amigos a big boost. Read more
Sep 29, 2024

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Donors, Special Events

We met some wonderful people on September 21

Written by
Sandra Ward

Our Meet and Greet attracted some people who were curious about us, and everyone had fun. Read more
Sep 29, 2024

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Announcements, Special Events

Volunteers needed for our February Fiesta

Written by
John Denissen and Suzy Thompson

Want to have some fun? We’re looking for volunteers to help us organize our February Fiesta. Read more
Feb 27, 2024

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Donors, Special Events

Our annual fiesta raised $229,659 mxp

Written by
Sandra Ward

Amigos’ annual fiesta on February 11, our major fundraising event for 2024, drew a large crowd and raised $229,659 pesos in support of our sterilization and education activities. The Valentine’s Day–themed party featured delicious food prepared by an army of volunteers, dozens of donations from individuals and businesses for our auction and raffle, three separate sales areas, drinks, music, and dancing. Antonia (Tony) López Palacios was the recipient of our Volunteer of the Year Award, and Susan Pataky received our Founder’s Award. We invite our readers’ comments on the fiesta and your ideas for future fundraising events. Read more
Jan 29, 2024

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Announcements, Special Events

Grab your tickets NOW!

Written by
John Denissen

It’s time to get your tickets for this gala event, to be held on Sunday, February 11, at La Casa Grande in San Javier. Here are the details. Read more
Dec 23, 2023

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Donors, Special Events

Three very successful fundraisers: Giving Tuesday, our Christmas Market, and Terri’s Tiny Tiendita

Written by
Suzy Thompson

In November Amigos donors contributed $827 USD in response to our Giving Tuesday appeal, in December our Christmas Market raised $2,168 USD, and the sale of holiday items from Terri’s Tiny Tiendita raised $471 USD for Amigos. Many thanks to all who made these fundraisers so successful. 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
Aug 31, 2023

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Special Events

Animal Fest was a lot of fun

Written by
Sandra Ward

More people attended this year than last, the event was well organized, and the weather cooperated for the most part. SuperMestizo was the highpoint of course. Read more
Aug 31, 2023

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Special Events

Save the date: our 22nd anniversary fiesta will be on February 11

Written by
Sandra Ward

Our 22nd anniversary party will take place at La Casa Grande on February 11. We welcome your donated items for the shop, prizes for the auction, and help with organizing the event. Read more