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 FEBRUARY 2024 NEWSLETTER | | | JANUARY CLINIC On Sunday January 28th, Amigos de Animales spayed or neutered 314 animals, 134 dogs and 180 cats with seven vets working. 72% of the animals were female and 49% came from Boquete. 236 animals were brought in by owners and 78 came with collectors. | | | CLINIC MUSINGS FROM OUR PRESIDENT by Leslie Sherling Sometimes it's about having great neighbors. .
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Saving the Neighbor's Dog: Charcoal and Pumpkin Puree
| | | | Hurston, Christy's little terrier mix, was poisoned by a cane toad while Jeanette (Christy's mom) was caring for their dogs. Despite the lack of available vets (this was on a Sunday), Debe and Rod Emerson, the neighbors sprang into action. Unable to open Hurston's mouth as it was locked shut from the poison, they wiped the inside of his cheeks, rinsed with towels, and repeated the process. It was a race against time to save him.
Hurston weighed 29 lbs. After ingesting poison, Debe and Rod mixed 1/3 of an 8-gram bag of charcoal with water and applied it to his cheeks and gums. They also tried egg whites to neutralize the poison as suggested by a local vet. A friend, Larry Pascal, provided Atropina-V and saline for hydration. With great effort, they administered activated charcoal to absorb the toxins. Using a turkey baster, they gently delivered the thick liquid down his throat, ensuring he didn't choke or vomit. After several rounds, they switched to 100% pure pumpkin puree—a natural laxative—to help with constipation. Our patient pup eventually regained alertness and flexibility, and they celebrated small victories like him licking his legs. The pumpkin puree worked wonders, and he even stood outside in the breeze, eyes closing as if ready for a nap. Hurston is back to his old self thanks to your efforts, Debe and Rod! | | | CALLING ALL ANIMAL LOVERS! VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AWAIT! **1. Remote and School Clinics: Recovery and Intake** Are you passionate about our clinics? We're seeking dedicated volunteers to join our team at remote and away clinics. Your role will primarily involve assisting with Recovery and Intake. **2. 2025 Animales Calendar Project** Calling all creative souls! We're embarking on an exciting project—the **2025 Animales Calendar**. If you have a flair for design, photography, or organizing, we'd love your help. Let's capture the spirit of our beloved animal companions and create a calendar that celebrates their beauty and resilience. Join us in making 2025 a year to remember! To volunteer or learn more, reach out to our coordinator at volunteer@aadab.org. Your time and passion can make tails wag and hearts soar! | | | CASINO NIGHT - March 21st We have set Thursday March 21st as the date for our next Casino Night. It will be a great night of fun, games and prizes! $20 entry includes appetizers by Christopher Young, one free drink and funny money. Tickets can be purchased at Mailboxes Etc, Mike's Global Grill and the BCP Tuesday Market. Carol Cardinale-Santana is looking for raffle prizes, and help with ticket sales, food, decorating and blackjack dealers. Contact her at cardinalesantana@gmail.com | | | | KEVIN LEO, "LITTLE PAVORATTI", CONCERTS AT LOS MOLINOS | | | We're excited to announce two concerts that will benefit DogCamp and us! Kevin Leo is a world-renowned performer. He has been dubbed "Little Pavarotti" as he has a really nice tenor voice. He does singing and joke telling. He is a person who can sing opera and also Frank Sinatra, Elvis and other known artists. The concerts will be held at Los Molinos on Friday April 12th from 6-9:30 PM, and on Sunday April 14th from 1-4 PM. Tickets are $35 which includes the performance and a buffet meal by Los Molinos. There will be a cash bar. Tickets can be purchased at Mailboxes Etc, Mike's Global Grill, the BCP Tuesday Market, and the TapOut Tuesday Market | | | | Contact Carol Cardinale-Santana at cardinalesantana@gmail.com or Javier and Magaly with DogCamp at 6830-6858 if you have any questions. | | | REMEMBERING LYNN DUNCANSON Amigos de Animales would like to express our sincere condolences on the loss of Lynn Duncanson. Her unwavering support as a long-time donor has left a lasting impact. May her memory be a source of comfort, and may her legacy continue to inspire kindness and compassion. Our thoughts are with her husband, Tom, during this difficult time. Rest in peace Lynn. | | | | GET TO KNOW OUR AMIGOS DE ANIMALES FAMILY | | | This month we're featuring a husband and wife team: Name: Gabriel and Petra Henriquez Your position/title with AdA: Gabriel - Surgical Assistant; Petra - Wherever I am needed
How long have you been working with AdA? About one year | | | | Can you tell us a little bit more about what you do with AdA? Gabriel - As a surgical assistant, the first thing I do is to prepare the operating table and put out the instruments that the vet will need to operate. I check all the information on the tag to learn about each animal and fill in the form with all the procedures performed on the animal. Then I prepare the animal for surgery, keeping an eye on the animal's breathing and pulse and help the vet as needed throughout the process. I have also been working for the Educational Outreach Program, visiting local schools and talking to the kids about Amigos de Animales and the importance of sterilizing their pets. I also talk to them about how to properly take care of a pet. Petra - I serve as a link between owners and AdA; I perform post-operative care; wake them up and bring them to their owners. Also interesting are the "Outside Clinics," because you meet other people, see the problems in other villages and help people in areas who have less access to veterinary care.
Why would you encourage others to volunteer here with AdA? Gabriel - It is a great thing to do, when you are part of a dedicated team that works hard together to help solve a social problem. By taking actions to control the pet population, we are taking steps to make this world a better place to live in and of course, helping the animals.
Petra - Because you can be social while doing something that makes sense in your life! Animals need our help and people need more education regarding how to treat animals. Therefore, the work with AdA is so important to better control the reproduction of unwanted dogs and cats and help minimize the spread of disease and the suffering and starvation of these animals. Click here for the rest of Gabriel & Petra's stories and more pictures on our website. | | | MARK YOUR CALENDAR - UPCOMING EVENTS • Training - you can watch our new training here or our prior 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 February 25, 2024 (held the last Sunday of each month - we are dark in December). WhatsApp Rosa at 6563-8686 if you need to register an animal. • Annual General Meeting - Saturday March 9, 2024 at 10 AM at the Animales Events Center. | | | 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 - a few still remain. Buy them at Mailboxes and Mike's Global Grill for only $5 • 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. | | | 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 for January and totals to date: | | | Thank you for your support! We could not do what we do without all of our incredible donors, sponsors and volunteers! | | | | | |
