[News Boquete] Amigos de Animales - May newsletter

Our mission is to provide low cost spaying and neutering of dogs and cats, and to promote the general welfare of animals in our community and surrounding areas.   Si prefiere recibir los correos electrónicos en español, haga clic aquí. AMIGOS DE ANIMALES BOQUETE PANAMÁ   MAY 2023 NEWSLETTER APRIL CLINIC   On Sunday April 30th, Amigos de Animales spayed or neutered 311 animals, 150 dogs and 161 cats with six vets and one trainee working.    70% of the animals were female and 51% came from Boquete. 241 animals were brought in by owners and 70 came from collectors.     See more statistics below. We expect to spay or neuter our 25,000th animal in May!!! VOLCANCITO MINI-CLINIC   On Sunday May 14th we took our van to the Escuela de Volcancito. Dra. Amanda spayed or neutered 26 dogs and 13 cats.   Thanks to Larry & Jennifer Pascal for taking over the coordination of our mini-clinics, and thanks to all of the volunteers who helped. MORE ANIMALS ARE NEEDED FOR OUR MAY 28th CLINIC   We need more dogs and cats for our clinic to be held on May 28th.   Please contact Rosa at 6563-8686 or boqueteanimales@gmail.com to get the link to register. Or you can register directly by clicking here.   WIN THIS HOMEMADE QUILT   This amazing quilt was lovingly made by Sarah Zink, a master quilter and wonderful supporter of Amigos de Animales. Please help support our organization and win a quilt that will be a treasured addition to any home. The quilt measures approximately 37.5 inches wide by 38.5 inches long of pure cuteness. Each $10 donation gets you 3 tickets. *** *** Will be shipped for free anywhere in Panamá, US or Canada. Winner to be drawn at Casino Night.    Click here for more information and to donate. CASINO NIGHT - JUNE 10th   Speaking of fundraising, Carol Cardinale-Santana has set Saturday, June 10th as the date for our next Casino Night. Watch for more details - it will be a great night of fun, games and prizes!   Carol is looking for raffle prizes, and help with ticket sales, food, decorating and casino workers. Contact her at cardinalesantana@gmail.com ANNUAL HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE   Join us for our 2nd Annual Holiday Boutique on November 18th!. We are looking for 35 unique vendors. If you would like to be a part of this year's market, it's time to register your craft or business.   Click here for more information, or contact Sherry Shirritt at sshirritt@gmail.com. GET TO KNOW OUR AMIGOS DE ANIMALES FAMILY This month we're featuring another of our incredible "collectors":   Name: Lulu Borrell   Your position/title with AdA:  Animal Collector   How long have you been working with AdA?  I started about three years after Amigos de Animales started….so approximately 15 years. Can you tell us a little bit more about what you do with AdA?:  Every month, I pick up animals from people who don't have the time and/or transportation to take their animals to the clinics in David and Boquete.  I explain to them the importance of sterilization in order to control the population and reduce the number of abandoned and mistreated animals.   Why would you encourage others to volunteer here with AdA?  Animals need our help.  There are not enough adopters out there who are able to give the love and care that animals deserve…so it is important to control the population..   Click here for the rest of Lulu's story and more pictures on our website.  KIBBLE & BITS:   •  Food Drive: We are continuing to feed needy dogs and cats in Boquete at a cost of over $1,300 per month.  You can donate by clicking here   •  Membership Drive: Sign up for your annual Amigos de Animales membership and receive a great car magnet. Membership is still only $10. You can sign up at the BCP Tuesday Market or at a clinic.   •  Gift certificates: We have made gift certificates in the denomination of $10 and $20, the cost of an individual sterilization for a cat or a dog. Give your neighbors, gardeners and maids certificates for their dogs and cats.  Let's help each other help each other!   These certificates are an easy way to help. They are available at the Animales table at the BCP Tuesday Market or at the clinics   •  2024 Calendar: We've sold out of the 2023 calendars. Contact Larry & Jennifer Pascal to get your animal or ad in the 2024 calendar. landjpascal@msn.com   •  Education program: We are visiting local schools to educate students about proper care for their pets, and the importance of spaying and neutering animals. Please email Katrina at katrinakneebone@gmail.com if you can help.   •  Spay or neuter your animal: we get new requests daily, but we are still following MINSA rules and doing clinics by appointment only. Contact Rosa, our appointment coordinator, at 6563-8686 to be added to our list.   •  Rescue/adoption?: The mission of Amigos de Animales is strictly spay and neuter, we are not a rescue, adoption or veterinary service.  Please do not ask Rosa about any other service, but there are many other rescue groups in and around Boquete   •  We have been updating our website - check it out here   •  Animales is always looking for stories and pictures to share in this newsletter.   Please contact Andy at andy@syvcc.us if you are interested. MARK YOUR CALENDAR - UPCOMING EVENTS   • Training - you can watch our training here.  We have training sessions for new volunteers Saturday at 9:45 the day before each clinic. Contact Alicia if you have any questions.   • Clinics - Sunday May 28, 2023  (held the last Sunday of each month - we are dark in November and December)   • Casino Night - Saturday June 10, 2023 - raffle prizes needed, see above and watch for more details. Contact Carol @ cardinalesantana@gmail.com   • Annual Christmas Boutique - November 18, 2023 - see above and watch for more details. Contact Sherry Shirritt at sshirritt@gmail.com. WAYS TO HELP AMIGOS DE ANIMALES:      •  Donations:  Any amount will help.   Click here for ways you can make a donation   •  If you would like to volunteer for Animales, contact Leslie or Raquel at volunteer@aadab.org •  If you can donate dog or cat food, please drop it off at the Amigos de Boquete office in Alto Dorado or contact akcleavenger@hotmail.com •  Don't forget, the Animales Events Center is available to rent for meetings and gatherings of any kind. Contact Sherry Shirritt at sshirritt@gmail.com or 6858-3607. Here are statistics from the April clinic: Here are 2023 statistics through April:    2023 Totals Animales Totals-to-Date Thank you for your support!  We could not do what we do without all of our incredible donors, sponsors and volunteers! Amigos De Animales, Inc. 2733 Oak Ridge Ct Ste 104 Fort Myers, FL 33901 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser Website:  www.aadab.org/   Contact us at info@aadab.org if you have any questions.   Copyright © 2022 Amigos de Animales, All rights reserved.

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