News – Page 16 – Amigos de los Animales de Guanajuato

Why do we advise sterilizing male dogs?

The reasons for sterilizing male dogs are threefold: to improve their health, to improve their behavior, and to prevent unwanted offspring. Read more
Two new bus messages are about to appear

The messages appearing on two Guanajuato city buses this week focus on reporting animal abuse and our children’s education program. Read more
Another busy sterilization campaign took place on March 26

On Sunday, March 26, we sterilized 77 dogs and cats in Colonia Santa Fe. Because the number of pet owners hoping to receive the service exceeded the number we could sterilize in a single day, we have scheduled another campaign at the same location for April 9. Read more
Our March 30 TV interview focused on what to expect at a sterilization campaign

On Thursday, March 30, Amigos volunteers Kathya Amaya and Tony López told Channel 8’s viewers what happens at a typical sterilization campaign. Read more
The focus of our education program

In our Teaching Children Compassion for Animals program, we hope to improve children’s awareness that they and their pets share many characteristics and have many of the same needs. Read more
How to prepare for and what to expect at a sterilization campaign

We start registering animals in our campaigns at 9 a.m. You should arrive early and be prepared to wait, as there is a great deal of demand for this service. We can usually handle 60-80 cases per day, depending upon the number of surgeons available. Read more
Now we’re giving bimonthly interviews on Channel 8

The host of “Despierta Guanajuato,” local television Channel 8’s morning program, has invited us to give an interview on the first and third Thursday of each month. The interviews focus on our activities and animals’ welfare. Read more
Meet our children’s education team

Antonia López Palacios, a retired preschool teacher, and Kathya Amaya, a communication specialist, have teamed up to head our new program, Teaching Children Compassion for Animals. Read more
We sterilized another 19 dogs and 6 cats on March 12

At a mini-campaign on March 12 we sterilized 11 female dogs, 8 male dogs, 1 female cat, and 5 male cats in the Valle de San José subdivision. Dr. Ricardo Montes de Oca performed the surgeries with assistance from four veterinary students. Read more
We’re changing the way we bring you news

Individual articles posted on our website, a new weekly newsletter, archives & categories – we’ve been busy working behind the scenes to bring you what we hope will be a welcome change. Read more

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