NEWSLETTER
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2010
Another trip to Puerto Vallarta and more sadness to see. The amount of dogs roaming the street, visibly un-neutered is overwhelming. The female dogs do not have a choice but to become a mother over and over again to many pups who will continue to add to the population on the streets. Thank goodness for groups like PEACE, they are an amazing group in Mexico. PEACE does free spay/neuter clinics and they set up clinics in Puerto Vallarta frequently. This is where it really needs to start, controlling the population and education.
Dogs that returned or are returning Feb/March...
Isla and Luca - the sweet mother and son who were living on the street. Luca was born on the streets and they had made their home inside an old tire. They were rescued in December when Luca was only a week old and still had not opened his eyes. Luckily for Isla and Luca they were showered with love by their foster moms, two part-time PV residents. Isla was adopted in Vancouver and continues to thrive and enjoy her new life with love around her everyday! Luca was adopted by a family in Victoria. He is a hit with the teenage girls and has a young doggie playmate. Luca and his new doggie brother keep the family very entertained!
Dogs that returned or are returning Feb/March...
Isla and Luca - the sweet mother and son who were living on the street. Luca was born on the streets and they had made their home inside an old tire. They were rescued in December when Luca was only a week old and still had not opened his eyes. Luckily for Isla and Luca they were showered with love by their foster moms, two part-time PV residents. Isla was adopted in Vancouver and continues to thrive and enjoy her new life with love around her everyday! Luca was adopted by a family in Victoria. He is a hit with the teenage girls and has a young doggie playmate. Luca and his new doggie brother keep the family very entertained!
Bubbles - was a street dog who appeared on a friend's doorstep during a summer rainstorm. She poured a lot of love into Bubbles and she is an amazing dog because of it! Bubbles is quiet and great company for hikes and runs. She has lots of energy, but is always very polite. Bubbles is being adopted by a couple in Victoria. She will live the rest of her life in a loving and active home!
Roxy - is a pup who looks like a lab, but miniature! While Chelsea was at work, someone put Roxy through her window. What a surprise for Chelsea to come home to this little darling running up to greet her! Roxy is about 4-5 months old and will be adopted in the next week by a family from Victoria.
Milo, Mika, Maya - are 3 from a litter of 12! Their mother Gorda was rescued from the pound while she was pregnant. The other pups found great homes in PV and these 3 lucky dogs will find their homes in Canada. Gorda is also a lucky lady, as she was adopted by a lady on vacation in PV and will return with her to Canada. Mika, Maya and Milo will be adopted in the next fews weeks, currently we are taking applications for them.
Magic was abandoned, found tied to a tree in an affluent area of PV. More than 60% of her body was covered with mange and she was very dehydrated. She has made an incredible recovery! Her mange cleared up in a short amount of time and she is enjoying life where she is fed and loved on a daily basis. She has a lot of energy and will need a family who can keep up with her active Boxer ways!! We hope for her to arrive mid/late March.
Last but not least - Brody - we hope for him to arrive late March!!
Thank you to all who continue to support us, without you we couldn't do what we do!
THANK YOU!!
Thank you to all who continue to support us, without you we couldn't do what we do!
THANK YOU!!
NEWSLETTER
DECEMBER 2009/JANUARY 2010
Well what a year 2009 has been! When we began our mission to help the Mexican dogs, we never thought we would be able to make that much of a difference. We thought if we could help a few dogs we would be satisfied with that. Shortly after we began, we realized just how huge and overwhelming the need was to help these poor creatures.
In 2009 Meximutts was able to place 3 local Canadian rescues into loving homes and we were able to bring 27 dogs from Puerto Vallarta to Canada to start their new lives in Canada. This was made possible due to the great support all of you gave us and of course from the travellers who choose to get involved to help make a difference.
In rescue there are always some ups and downs, but I think the most motivating was to see the tranformation of our little jewel, Bijou. We were contacted by a Mexican family who had this dog living under their car. They wanted us to come and get the dog and help him. When Chelsea arrived, what she saw was so overwhelming that it brought her to tears. She made Bijou a promise to do what she could for him. After many vet visits, medicine and true love was given to this little man, Bijou began to recover from his wounds, both internal and external. Once he came to Canada, Meximutts' foster mama fell in love with this boy and adopted him and promised as well to do all she could to make his life amazing. Well, 6 months later and I think the photos show what a little money and a whole lot of love can do! Bijou is a lucky boy and he knows it!
In 2009 Meximutts was able to place 3 local Canadian rescues into loving homes and we were able to bring 27 dogs from Puerto Vallarta to Canada to start their new lives in Canada. This was made possible due to the great support all of you gave us and of course from the travellers who choose to get involved to help make a difference.
In rescue there are always some ups and downs, but I think the most motivating was to see the tranformation of our little jewel, Bijou. We were contacted by a Mexican family who had this dog living under their car. They wanted us to come and get the dog and help him. When Chelsea arrived, what she saw was so overwhelming that it brought her to tears. She made Bijou a promise to do what she could for him. After many vet visits, medicine and true love was given to this little man, Bijou began to recover from his wounds, both internal and external. Once he came to Canada, Meximutts' foster mama fell in love with this boy and adopted him and promised as well to do all she could to make his life amazing. Well, 6 months later and I think the photos show what a little money and a whole lot of love can do! Bijou is a lucky boy and he knows it!
Adoptions for December included...
Penny was rescued months ago from the pound by a fellow rescue group, but because of the low adoption rate, they could not find her a forever home. Upon meeting her we knew we could help her, so she made her way to Canada with us in mid November and was adopted in early December by a very nice lady who lives in Victoria, B.C. Penny's long wait for a forever home has paid off for her!
Rusty was a PV pound rescue. He was adopted from the pound by a woman who took him straight to the vet's office and never returned for him. A fellow animal lover picked him up from the vet and we brought Rusty to Canada mid November and he was adopted by a couple in early December. He will live the rest of his days as a very spoiled little boy!
Carlos was also rescued from the PV pound. He was cute as can be, and very much a baby in need of love! A couple who were on vacation in PV met Carlos, fell in love with his adorable face and he returned home with them in December. Carlos is now a pampered pooch in White Rock!
Lucy is a sweet little gal, rescued from the PV pound. Chelsea grew very attached to her and wanted to be sure she received her ride to Canada to find her forever home. So when Chelsea came to Vancouver in mid December, she brought Lucy with her. Lucy was adopted to a very nice couple in Vancouver who adore her!
Temblorina was rescued in November at a time when Chelsea had an overwhelming amount of rescues in her home. As Chelsea drove along and saw her on the side of the road, shivering, very skinny and full of mats, she knew she had to do something. After picking her up, Chelsea put out a plea for help and a fellow dog lover in PV kindly took Temblorina in and smothered her with love. A woman who vacations in PV regularly met her and melted instantly. Temblorina will fly home to Vancouver with her and settle into her new Canadian home!
DOGS RESCUED IN DECEMBER...
Brody was a stray, most likely dumped as he stumbled along the road scared and confused. A friend saw him and as she approached him she noticed his coat was thin and irritated looking. People nearby yelled at her to stop, telling her if she touched the 'diseased' dog she would get sick. Knowing better, she ignored the people's comments and scooped Brody up. He had a mild skin irritation due to the hot climate which he has been treated for. He is a sweet guy who will hopefully come to Canada in late January.
Below - Mama Isla and Baby Lucca. Chelsea met this mother and pup at a fellow rescue group's fundraiser. A family who attended the event came to Chelsea and started telling her about this mother and pup who were living in a tire by the garbage near their home. The family wanted to help the dogs, but could not take the dogs in. Chelsea told the family she would help them and went to meet them. Isla was a sweet and shy girl, in need of some good meals and some love to boost her confidence. Lucca was less than a week old and his eyes were still closed. After just a few weeks Isla is blossoming into a very loving and affectionate dog. Lucca is growing more and more each day, and becoming a typical healthy puppy!! We hope once Lucca is 8 weeks old to bring them to Canada and find them great forever homes!
Now onto 2010.... Most importantly this year we hope more people learn about the importance of spaying and neutering their pets. As a result there will be less dogs roaming the streets and doing what they need to do just to survive another cruel day.
Happy New Year to you all and thank you so much for supporting us!!
Danielle, Chelsea and all the Meximutts!
Happy New Year to you all and thank you so much for supporting us!!
Danielle, Chelsea and all the Meximutts!