November Brings Multiple Successes for Local Animals

Good morning!

And, what a glorious morning it is here in Panajachel; sunny, breezy, bright and warm! Add to that the successes of Mayan Families Healthy Pets over the last month and one can only smile from ear to ear.

Yesterday, we held the last monthly clinic for this year at Dr. Miguel's office. Taking into account the three stragglers having their surgery today, a total of 36 more animals never have to worry about becoming pregnant or contracting Canine Transferable Venereal Tumors. This takes our total to over 300 since in inception of Mayan Families Healthy Pets last March.

We surpassed our fund-raising goal for the purchase of an x-ray machine for Dr. Miguel's clinic and thankfully, it will arrive soon. This will dramatically change our emergency service capabilities for the coming year.

Dia de los Perros was a howling (sorry) success! Thanks to the hard work of many local and visiting volunteers, well over 200 people enjoyed a fun-filled day with their canine buddies. Marion and Midge did a fantastic job of gathering a whole host of wonderful prizes for the raffle. Please help us show our thanks by patronizing the businesses list below. They were all most generous!

The Panajachel Firefighters brought by one of their fire trucks for us to use at the grooming booth. No, we didn't use a fire hose on the dogs, but we did tote a bunch of water in buckets. There was a steady stream of doggies for baths, clips, flea treatments and brushing. Couldn't have done it without Anna, Kelly, Juan and the Kelley family!

Dr. Miguel and Elisabeta (aka Silvia) gave 50 rabies and combo shots, helped out with adoptions and signed up 28 animals for the November clinic. Speaking of adoptions, 9 out of 11 lucky dogs found new families during the festivities! Great work!

Thanks to the efforts of Patti and Mikki, and all of those who donated items, the food booth offered a vast variety of baked goodies, yummy sandwiches and tipico drinks. Right next door was Jorinda, who was extremely busy all day painting beautiful dog and cat faces on a myriad of children. She also managed to judge the drawing competition. Thanks, you guys!

Marilena and Juan Antonio entertained the kids with animal tales while the two clowns led them in games and dances. Eze kept the music going and Kira helped me out by translating my Spanglish announcements into something everyone could understand!

The Mayan Families crew that included Sharon, Julio, Juan, Gloria, Roberto, Myner and Zoe watched over the Dalmatian Jumping Room and the gate to ensure that all the dogs had leashes.

The Grand Parade topped off the day with over 25 dogs competing for the prizes given for Best Groomed, Best Behaved, Best Trick, Best Costume and Best in Show. Prizes also went out at the Hot Dog Dunkin' Booth, a very popular activity and cool way to get your dog a special treat!

THANK YOU ONE AND ALL FOR A FABULOUS EVENT!

Restaurante Chez Alex Las Chinitas The Rotisseria

PanaSuper Deli Jasmine Deli Llama de Fuego

Captain Jack's Diana Celeste Nemer & Jennifer Martin

James Easter Sandra's Café Solomon's Porch

Kelly Agnew El Bistro Reinhard Zoels

PanaRock Linda, Mayan Calendar Readings

ONE MORE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

regards to all,

Selaine