Since May, when we meet Kirsten from ARF, we can gladly say that we have made great strides with the "Jaramillo Cat Lady" case. This lady is my grandaunt and me and my family are so grateful for all the help received.
In June Kirsten and I agreed to start spaying the kittens and finding them good homes. Carlos, my boyfriend and I decided to keep the kittens and foster them.
Previously this would not work for us because we have no way to keep the kittens controlled in the laundry room. We brought 5 kittens in one of the big carriers that Kirsten borrowed to us but it was too small for them. We decided to build a cage where we they would be comfortable. My grandma helped us to look for the materials, and my granduncle, who is very good at construction, helped us to assemble it. Another aunt paid for transport of the cage to our house. This experience brought us closer as a family.
Every month ARF has been donating cat food for my grandaunt's cats. Considering that one bag of 25 lbs. lasts 6 days, this is a huge help for her. In the same way ARF helped us to spay all the 12 female cats and 4 kittens. We have found homes for 7 kittens. More will be fixed at the July clinic.
We still have 9 kittens waiting plus 16 males. The labor with kittens include: keeping them healthy (feeding, bathing, cleansing their space everyday), giving them worm medicine, taking them to the vet when necessary, socializing and cuddling them. Currently we are using sawdust but the vet don't recommend this plus it attracts a lot of flies.
When we contacted ARF my grandaunt had 40 cats. Without the kittens she will have 28. Yesterday she (a very reserved person) told me that she can finally breath knowing that she won't have more kittens coming and sent thanks and greetings to Kirsten.
We are deeply thankful for ARF and for the support they give to us. We especially thank Kirsten and Ray; such a loving and compassionate individuals.
Pictures are of Gabriella's grandaunt, Gabriella and her boyfriend Carlos and some of the cats.
If you would like to donate funds for the maintenance of these cats, please go to: http://www.arf-boquete.com/donate.html and indicate your donation is for the Jaramillo cats.
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Upcoming Events
BINGO- Tomorrow (Thursday) at Big Daddy's Grill from 1pm-3pm!
ADOPTION DAYS- Saturday, August 2 at the Boquete Library from 10am-12noon!
PANCAKE BREAKFAST- Saturday, August 12 at Amigos de Animales building from 9am-11am (tickets sold at Tuesday Market & Mailboxes).
ARF is a small non-profit animal organization dedicated to the rescue, care, foster and adoption of the unwanted and neglected animals in Boquete and the surrounding areas. Please visit our website at http://www.arf-boquete.com/ if you are interested in adopting an animal. You can also help with the financial support of these animals by clicking here http://www.arf-boquete.com/donate.html 100% of our donations go to the animals.
Our email address is arf.boquete@gmail.com
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