News – Page 13 – Amigos de los Animales de Guanajuato

Queridos Amigos Barry Evans and Louisa Rogers

Recently we described two important ways people can support our vital work—by becoming either Dear Friends (Queridos Amigos) or Loyal Friends (Amigos Leales). Guanajuato residents Barry Evans and Louisa Rogers have joined the first category, for which we are extremely grateful. Read more
The things your cat needs

In several interviews on Channel 8’s program “Despierta Guanajuato” in August and September, Tony López and Julia Salido resumed their conversation with host Luis Camacho about cats’ needs. Read more
Upcoming topics

Articles planned for the October issue will examine what kind of pet is appropriate for you and your family, and whether it’s better to adopt or buy a pet. Read more
Another milestone: we sterilized our 24,000th case in August

We registered our 24,000th sterilization case on August 20 at a campaign in the village of Valenciana. In recognition of this important event, we presented an award to a rescued female dog named Vacilic and her guardians. Altogether, we sterilized 147 dogs and cats in August, and two of our regular volunteers received their degrees in veterinary medicine during the month. Read more
Animal Fest was a lot of fun

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
An extraordinarily loyal friend of Amigos: Mariana Gómez Grobet

Mariana Gómez Grobet has been supporting Amigos since 2002, when she was a teenager. She’s one of our most loyal friends, even though she has not lived in Guanajuato for more than two decades. Read more
September is Will month in Mexico

During September, people who own property in Mexico can have a testamentary Will prepared at a discount. Having a Mexican will gives you control over your Mexican estate and allows you to determine who inherits your property. Read more
Save the date: our 22nd anniversary fiesta will be on February 11

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
Upcoming topics

Topics planned for the September issue include a report on our sterilization campaigns and education activities during the month, a profile of two major donors, and an article on cats’ needs. Read more
Guanajuato is observing International Homeless Animals Day with the 10th Animal Fest on Saturday, August 19

Amigos and other animal-welfare groups in Guanajuato will commemorate International Homeless Animals Day by celebrating the 10th Animal Fest in Los Pastitos Park on Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. Amigos de los Animales will present Super Mestizo, a parade and contest of mixed-breed dogs at 1 p.m. Read more