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January/February 2010

Welcome to the first issue of PAW PRINTS from the Los Cabos Humane Society!

 

This past year we accomplished what many thought could not be done: CARE and the Humane Society of Cabo San Lucas merged to form the Los Cabos Humane Society. As a result, we've pooled our resources and maximized our impact on the health, environment and outlook for our community which has greatly benefitted both the human and non-human residents.

 

Thanks to your generosity over the past year, we have spayed and neutered thousands of animals. We currently average over 200 surgeries a month. Our Spay/Neuter clinics have resulted in over 500 additional pets being fixed!

 

Our rescue van goes out into the "colonias" picking up strays and taking them back to the shelter where they are lovingly cared for, or if necessary, humanely euthanized.

 

Each month an average of 20 dogs and six cats are finding loving, forever homes. We currently work with eight partner rescue groups in the U.S. and Canada that have successfully relocated many of our animals. In addition, local and tourist adoptions continue to increase.

   

Our education program does outreach with children in their classrooms and we sponsor continuing education clinics for our local veterinarians.

   

We have accomplished much this year, but there is still a lot more to do! We appreciate your continued support and attendance at our events.

 
 Aida Trujillo, President
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The alarming number of stray dogs begging for food outside the restaurants and the presence of hungry cats under the tables had developed into a serious situation. The children living in the surrounding low income neighborhoods were threatened by sickly packs of dogs roaming their neighborhoods. The volunteers began the difficult task of relocating the ill and injured dogs and cats away from the beaches and streets of Cabo San Lucas.

   

In 1997 the Victor Hugo Cesena family showed their appreciation for the group's dedication and accomplishments by donating the land for our Animal Center. Construction of the much needed facility was financed solely by donations from local residents and tourists. The Center began offering rescue and rehabilitation to homeless animals in early 1998.

  

We accept all animals to our shelter. Once dogs have been evaluated for general health, behavior, age, gender, they are tested for distemper, Parvovirus. If they test negative they are moved into one of the kennels. They are retested 21 days later for distemper; if negative they are spayed or neutered and made available for adoption. If they test positive for distemper, they may be kept in a separate kennel area until they test negative 30 days after. The decision to keep a dog that has tested positive for distemper is made on a case-by-case basis.

   

Sometimes the animals that come to us are too sick, old or exhibit unacceptable behavior for adoption. Sadly, they have to be euthanized.  Unlike in the U.S., adoptable animals are kept at The Center until they find a "forever home" through adoption by locals, tourists or sent to one of Our Partner rescue groups where an adoptive family is waiting for them.

 

TODAY:

There are three cat houses: two are for adults and one is for kittens six months and younger. The average cat population is 35 cats.

 

The dogs are kept in two areas. The first area consists of 21 kennels for dogs that are ready for adoption and for dogs during their quarantine period that have tested negative for distemper once and are waiting for a second test 21 days later.

 

The second area has seven kennels for dogs that have tested positive for distemper but have no symptoms.  This area is not open to volunteers, only staff is allowed.

 

The average dog population at is 65 dogs. Approximately 350 animals found their "forever homes" in 2009!

 

THE FUTURE

Our long term goal is to have a new more efficient facility that can better serve the growing needs of our community.

 

WHERE OUR ANIMALS COME FROM

 

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My name is Naian Itzel Carnalla Hernandez.  I have a dog named Joe.  Someone gave Joe to us when he was 7 months old--he did not have his vaccinations. 
 

My aunt helped me take Joe to the Los Cabos Humane Society Center so they could help me with Joe. They explained to me how to care for him and how to protect him from sickness.

 

They vaccinated him and neutered him.  I call him "JOVIS de CariƱo" - (it's my nickname for him). In the afternoons I take him out for walks. He loves when I give him hugs--I love him very much.

  

Joe likes to play with his stuffed animal cat and chase his ball. He makes me laugh when he runs after his ball because he runs like a racehorse.  He likes when I play tug-o-war with his tiger toy too.
 
Thank you to the LCHS for showing me how to care for my pet the way I should. I hope that all other kids do the same. 
 

With love,

 

Naian Itzel Carnalla Hernandez

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Our Events committee is working hard to make 2010 a great year for our fundraising events.  
 
2010 EVENTS 
April 11  Paws & Claws Golf Tournament     Click for details
 
Don't miss this fun event that includes golf, dinner, a raffle, silent auction and entertainment...plus all the extras! 
 
The cost is $325/$4225 MN per person for the 9-hole scramble, dinner, cocktails, a voucher for future free 18-hole round of golf and the option to purchase an additional round for $125. Registration is at 3:30 pm with a Shot Gun Start at 4:30 pm.
 
For non-golfers, the ticket price of $125/$1625 MN per person includes dinner, cocktails and a voucher for a free Sunday brunch at Cabo del Sol. Cocktails start at 6:30 pm with dinner
at 8 pm.

In addition, there will be one of our adorable adoptable dogs at each hole with a volunteer handler. 

 This event has sold out the past few years--reserve your golf space by ordering your tickets today!

For more information or to purchase tickets, contact:

Sheila Vaananen     cell: 624-147-7191     [email protected]
 
BECOME A PAWS & CLAWS EVENT SPONSOR...
LCHS relies on monetary sponsors from individuals and/or companies to support our events. The quality and location
of this event make it the most popular fundraiser of the
season and a perfect vehicle to promote your business to a discriminating clientele.        Click for details  
 
 Check our website EVENTS page regularly for
details about upcoming events!
 
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Q
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  I'm a friendly gal and most of the time the Tom's don't pay much attention to me. But every few months they won't stop following me. Is it me?
 
A:  My dear girl, if you haven't had THE OPERATION (spay), every time you're in heat those Tom's are ready to make you their baby mama. Did you know that you and that boy toy can have two litters a year. That's 11,606,077 dependents from you and all your offspring in 9 years. Females as young as five months can get pregnant.
 

Tell your owner to take you for a little nip/tuck so you and the Tom's can be "just friends."

 

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There is no governmental agency to address the problem of homeless domestic animals living on the streets of Cabo San Lucas.  The Humane Society of Cabo San Lucas is operating as the only form of animal protection and control.

 
The LOS CABOS HUMANE SOCIETY is dedicated to providing the community with animal control
services and to create an environment free of homeless dogs and cats. We promote the humane treatment of
domestic animals through education, pet population control, rescue and adoption
 
The Humane Society de Cabo San Lucas, A. C. is operating as a legal non-profit civil association in Mexico and as the Humane Society de Cabo San Lucas, Inc., a non-profit U.S. corporation with tax exempt status under section 501 (C) (3)