• A smoothly running operation

    A smoothly running operation

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

  • An expert on raising guide dogs shares his insights

    An expert on raising guide dogs shares his insights

    Jorge Castelazo helped to train puppies in the U.S. to become guide dogs for the blind. Read more

  • A guide dog’s advice to the public

    A guide dog’s advice to the public

    Franco, a guide dog for a blind person, describes do’s and don’ts when encountering dogs like him. Read more

  • Indie

    Indie

    Meet, Indie, an injured puppy who wandered into an Amigos sterilization campaign. Read more

  • Guanajuato TQM is selling mugs to support three local charities

    Guanajuato TQM is selling mugs to support three local charities

    Guanajuato TQM is supporting Brillantes Caminantes, Casa Esperanza, and Amigos de los Animales with its sale of coffee mugs. Read more

  • Our annual fiesta raised $229,659 mxp

    Our annual fiesta raised $229,659 mxp

    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

  • 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

  • Educational activities in February

    Educational activities in February

    Our education team conducted two interviews on Channel 8, and Tony López spoke about pets’ needs with groups of children attending a health fair at a local primary school. Read more

  • Grab your tickets NOW!

    Grab your tickets NOW!

    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

  • 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

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