Sterilization

  • Our two sterilization campaigns in July

    Our two sterilization campaigns in July

    Our 425th campaign took place in a city neighborhood on July 7, and our 426th campaign was held in an outlying village on July 21. Altogether, we sterilized 105 animals. Read more


  • Meet Bianca, our 25,000th pet sterilization!

    Meet Bianca, our 25,000th pet sterilization!

    With much fanfare, a mixed-breed female dog named Bianca became our 25,000th sterilization case on May 26. Read more


  • Our campaign on June 9 was special in other ways too

    Our campaign on June 9 was special in other ways too

    A veterinary nurse from Australia and a retired US teacher volunteered in the recovery unit, a host of a recent campaign joined our volunteer team, we celebrated a birthday, and the team enjoyed a delicious meal prepared by members of the community. Read more


  • A new campaign location!

    A new campaign location!

    A veterinary nurse from Australia participated as a volunteer in our two sterilization campaigns this month. Here she describes her experience at the campaign on June 23. Read more


  • May was another busy month

    May was another busy month

    We conducted two sterilization campaigns this month and, despite record-high temperatures, had a good turnout at both campaigns. We also held several educational events. Read more


  • Another busy month for Amigos

    Another busy month for Amigos

    Two sterilization campaigns, two educational events for children, two TV interviews, two new bus messages. Just a typical month for Amigos. Read more


  • A smoothly running operation

    A smoothly running operation

    Some sterilization campaigns are especially impressive. This was one of them. Read more


  • Amigos veterinarians and volunteers sterilized 151 animals in February

    Amigos veterinarians and volunteers sterilized 151 animals in February

    On February 4 we sterilized dogs and cats at Resplandor International in Cajones, and on February 18 we sterilized 71 animals at the Community Center in Las Teresas. Read more


  • 2023 was a banner year for us, thanks to you!

    2023 was a banner year for us, thanks to you!

    In 2023 we exceeded the number of sterilizations in each of the four previous years, trained three veterinary students in rapid sterilization techniques, formally launched our children’s education program, participated in several events focusing on pets, began giving bimonthly interviews on Guanajuato’s local television channel, expanded our social media presence, and ended the year in financial good health. Read more


  • Our New Year is off and running

    Our New Year is off and running

    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