[News Boquete] Oldertimer Opinion

11 years ago when I first arrived in Boquete there was no BCP with plays and a market, no Buenos Vecinos, no Animales de Boquete and no ARF (Animales Rescue Foundation).   But I did see packs of dogs running through town and ferrell cats roaming at night.   Halfway into my life in Boquete, I decided to move to Cuenca, Ecuador for its beauty and culture.   14 months later I came running back to Boquete.  Why?   Because of the sense of community that is so strong in Boquete and didn't exist in Cuenca.

Those who come now enjoy streets without packs of dogs, and ferrell cats in their yard, and the Tuesday Market and Animales and ARF and many other organizations whose hard working volunteers make life here great!   I just signed up for a monthly donation through PayPal to ARF, who takes homeless and abused animals, bring them back to health, places them in foster homes and tries to find permanent homes for these four-legged loving animals.   The spay/neuter clinic that amazingly has spayed over 10,000 dogs and cats over these years keeps the homeless to a minimum but still...ARF has more than they can handle in caring for, feeding and placing those who are born to unloving homes.

I just got a big thank you for my small monthly commitment, from the ARF folks and I want to send a plea out to those who take for granted the services of ARF and Animales.  You may not notice the difference they make, but had you seen our streets 11 years ago like I did, you would be gratefully amazed by these tireless volunteers who often shoulder the cost and efforts from their personal pockets.

If you haven't signed up to help ARF...then stop by their space by the fence at the entrance of the Tuesday Market and make a donation.  Without your support, things could be VERY different.

JMHO

Penny Ripple

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