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Our mission to address pet overpopulation
Amigos de los Animales focuses on helping pet owners control their pets’ fertility by offering low-cost sterilization services to the Guanajuato community. On December 10 we sterilized 79 animals at our 23rd campaign of the year, achieving a total of 1,440 sterilizations during 2023. Read more
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Three very successful fundraisers: Giving Tuesday, our Christmas Market, and Terri’s Tiny Tiendita
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
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Living safely with dogs
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
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October was one of our busiest months
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
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November was busy too
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
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Why giving pets as holiday gifts is not necesarily a good idea
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
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How to avoid losing a pet
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
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How to thank Guanajuato
Guanajuato resident Tom Reavley suggests thanking Guanajuato for being a beautiful, friendly city by becoming a Querido Amigo (major donor). Read more
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What kind of pet is appropriate for you and your family?
On October 12, Tony López and Julia Salido gave an interview on Channel 8 about the factors to consider when deciding upon what kind of pet is appropriate for your circumstances. For your own and your pet’s welfare, it’s wise to choose a pet that is suited to your age, home, economic situation, and lifestyle. Read more
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To buy or adopt a pet?
Amigos volunteers Tony López, Julia Salido, discussed the merits of adopting, as opposed to buying, a dog or cat during their interview on Channel 8 on October 26. Amigos de los Animales recommends adoption in nearly all cases, for reasons enumerated in this article. Read more
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