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. | | | | | AMIGOS DE ANIMALES BOQUETE PANAMÁ DECEMBER 2023 NEWSLETTER | | | NOVEMBER CLINIC On Sunday November 26th, Amigos de Animales spayed or neutered 305 animals, 126 dogs and 179 cats with five vets working. 71% of the animals were female and 53% came from Boquete. 222 animals were brought in by owners and 83 came from collectors. This clinic we did our 27,000th animal! We spayed or neutered over 3,600 animals this year, far surpassing our previous record of 3,050. Over 650 of those animals came through our mini-clinics. What a year it has been! | | | CLINIC MUSINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT Wow! What can I say? Our country has been shut down by protests for many weeks now, especially affecting our province of Chiriqui. Our last clinic was postponed because our veterinarians were unable to get to our clinic due to roadblocks.
We weren't quite sure what to expect for our end of November clinic as there have been ongoing fuel and food shortages and continuing roadblocks. We need not have worried!
Our veterinarians found a way to get to the clinic - let me tell you it was not always easy! Our volunteers came in force - some with very low fuel in their cars! Our owners and collectors also came out in droves to support the clinic.
| | | | We sterilized 305 animals despite the adversity. This community is absolutely amazing! I am so grateful that this community pulled together to help all these animals. Wow! What can I say? | | | 🐶 OUR 2024 CALENDARS ARE HERE!! 🐱 Our famous calendars are finally here! We apologize for being so late, but hopefully you can help us get these sold. They make fantastic Christmas gifts, and they are still only $10! Buy them at Mailboxes Etc, Mascota's, Mike's Global Grill, La Granja, The Garden Restaurant, Larry's Place, and the BCP Tuesday Market. | | | | "THEY ASKED - WE ANSWERED" FUNDRAISER FOR CLINICS IN 5 LOCAL SCHOOLS | | | Last month we kicked off our year-end campaign to raise funds to do sterilization clinics near Boquete-area schools where our volunteers have been helping. After two clinics in our schools, we know that one very important piece is our mobile van.
With the van we are able to pack up everything that is needed to put on a clinic for up to 200 animals. Add a few volunteers and a veterinarian or two or three as well as a school to set up, we are good to go.
The one other necessary ingredient is your help. We have 5 schools on the waiting list for a clinic.
At a cost of $40.00 to sterilize a dog or cat, we need $4,000 per clinic to sterilize 100 animals for free. Our goal is $20,000 which would allow us to do 5 clinics. We've raised $9,350 so we're almost half way there!
The van, the volunteers, the schools are all ready to go!
Can you help us spay it forward with your donation?
Please click on the button below. | | | | ANNUAL HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE POSTPONED The "Holiday Boutique" that was scheduled for November 18 has been postponed to January 13 and has been renamed the "Arts and Craft Market". This event is a celebration of creativity and will feature a wide range of handmade items from local artisans. Visitors can expect to find unique and one-of-a-kind pieces, including jewelry, iron work, wood work, soaps, textiles, and more. | | | | The "Arts and Craft Market" is a great opportunity to support local artists and find the perfect gift for someone special. Whether you're looking for a unique piece of jewelry or a beautiful piece of woodwork, you're sure to find something that catches your eye. VIP tickets are $25 which includes a special gift, free beverage and early entry (11:30). General admission is $5 and includes a gift with access from 1 - 4 PM. Each vendor will donate a prize to be raffled. Raffle tickets can be purchased and placed in containers at the vendor(s) of your choice. So mark your calendars for January 13th! Click here for more information, or contact Sherry Shirritt at sshirritt@gmail.com. Tickets are available at BCP Tuesday Market, Mailboxes, Mike's Global Grill and Larry's Place. | | | BOQUETE NATURE & MUSIC FESTIVAL Get your tickets now for the Music Festival to be held at TapOut on February 10 & 11, 2024. Tickets are $69 for each day. Proceeds benefit Amigos de Animales, DogCamp and Kids Camp Boquete. Tickets can be bought at the BCP Tuesday Market. Contact Carol Cardinale-Santana at cardinalesantana@gmail.com. | | | | GET TO KNOW OUR AMIGOS DE ANIMALES FAMILY | | | This month we're featuring an extremely important member of our organization: Name: Cara-Van Your position/title with AdA: Rolling Paws: The Mobile Fixer-Upper
How long have you been working with AdA? Since 2021 when our incredible donors saw the need for me. | | | | What is your background? Well, my background is a delightful mix of tire rubber, paw prints, and the occasional squirrel chase. I've got more miles on me than a marathon runner, and my paint job? Let's just say it's a Jackson Pollock masterpiece of mud and fur. Can you tell us a little bit more about what you do with AdA? I'm the four-wheeled Cupid of the animal world. I roll up to neighborhoods, play some Barry White (okay, maybe not), and help furry friends find their happily ever after. You could say I'm the Tinder for spaying and neutering.
Why would you encourage others to volunteer here with AdA? Because life is ruff without responsible pet ownership! Seriously, though, I've seen firsthand how our work prevents overpopulation and keeps tails wagging. Plus, who doesn't want to be part of a team that turns "oops" into "aww-some"?
Click here for the rest of Cara-Van'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 $1,700 per month. You can donate by clicking here • 2024 Calendars - are here!! See section above for details • 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 price 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, at Mike's Global Grill or at the clinics. • Educational Outreach 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. Click here to donate, or click here to volunteer. • Spay or neuter your animal: we get new requests daily and are 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 - 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 Leslie @ volunteer@aadab.org if you have any questions. • Clinics - Sunday January 28, 2023 (held the last Sunday of each month - we are dark in December) • Annual Holiday Boutique Arts & Craft Market - Saturday January 13, 2024 - see above and click here for more details. Contact Sherry Shirritt at sshirritt@gmail.com. • Volunteer Appreciation Party & Training Refresher - Sunday January 21, 2024 - watch for more details. • Boquete Nature & Music Festival - Saturday & Sunday February 10 & 11, 2024. See above. Contact Carol Cardinale-Santana at cardinalesantana@gmail.com for more details. | | | 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 us @ info@aadab.org
• 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 November 26th clinic: | | | Here are 2023 statistics through November: | | | 2023 Totals Year-to-Date Totals | | | | Thank you for your support! We could not do what we do without all of our incredible donors, sponsors and volunteers! | | | | | |
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