Sofa and Loveseat

New arrivals in the Bazaar -

There is a sofa AND a loveseat - they just happen to be 'stacked' on each other since we don't have the space to display them separately.  In very good condition, come see it at the Shelter. Set is 1,900 pesos --- SOLD

Costume quality wedding dresses.  Small sizes, maybe 3-5.  500 pesos each

with beaded corset

 This dress has a beautiful train -

New Arrivals

New arrivals:  We don't know much about them yet since they just arrived, but our volunteer dog walkers all have the same to say about both girls. 

Guapa -  White female Pit Bull we are not sure of her age - but she is very friendly, and very strong!

Tina - is a brown female - 1 to 2 years old, she is a bit shy, but friendly, and easy to handle.

New in the bazaar - Toastmaster Bread Maker 250 pesos.  More new stuff this week - check back often, better yet, stop in the Bazaar - it is packed with great buys!   SOLD

Lucy - Adopted

Lucy's new family wanted to share her first vacation pictures with us...

Lucy with her new Mom and Dad

I have the back seat all to myself!

The beach....the beach  

Beauty with a Purpose

Gay ex-Carnaval queens and ADLA - What's the connection?

In case you have not heard of the female impersonator group Beauty with a Purpose now might be a good time.

Otherwise regular working males, they moonlight at night performing female impersonator shows.  Here's the twist - you can hire this very talented group for your event and a portion of their proceeds will be donated to a charity of your choice.

Linda Lee, a strong supporter of Amigos de los Animales hired them for a show recently and the alloted proceeds came to us.  By all accounts the show was a huge success!

During a brief interview at intermission, Gustavo (he was a queen in 2006) was quoted as saying "we are all poor, all of us queens.  We take the bus everywhere, we all have day jobs but we can do a lot of good with music, hair and costumes.  Our shows have helped people with cancer, people with AIDS, children in need and tonight's show a portion of the proceeds will go to Amigos de los Animales".

If you wish to learn more or hire this very talented group you can contact either one of their two patrons:  Kimberly Brown (ktchrkb@yahoo.com) or Arlene Johnson(ajpm411@gmail.com). 

We wish Beauty with a Purpose all the best for their continued success and a big THANK YOU to them for their donation to Amigos de los Animales

Meet Volunteer and Amigos President - Billie Losciale

Hi - my name is Billie Losciale. I have lived in Mazatlan for 8 years. Prior to that I lived in Inverness, Florida.

I have an extensive background in animal care related work. In my 20's I worked at a boarding kennel, learning from the bottom up. From there I was hired by a veterinarian Clinic in Atlanta, GA. to work in their kennels. Later they offered me a position as a Vet Tech and volunteered to train me. For the next 10 years I was employed at various veterinarian hospitals throughout Georgia and Florida. Later I managed the Humane Society of Myrtle Beach, SC. After moving to Inverness, FL I was hired and trained by the Citrus County Animal Control Center as an Animal Control Officer (ACO). During this same period I started a pet sitting business called Critter Care Pet Sitters which I managed for the next 16 years. I sold the business just prior to moving to Mazatlan.

Soon after moving to Mazatlan I discovered Amigos de los Animales (ADLA) via a social function at the home of Nadine and Henry Laxen, the original founders of ADLA. It was there that I became intrigued with the organization and after one visit to the shelter I was hooked! Immediately I started volunteering in any capacity that was needed including dog walking, playing with the cats, bathing animals - whatever and wherever I was needed.

Over the next few years I became Vice President and later President. A position that I have held for the last 5 years. During my tenure we have made many improvements and created a welcome environment for our homeless and abandoned guests waiting for their "Forever Homes".

As an informational note: If you are interested in becoming a member (with voting rights) of ADLA the cost is only 1,200 pesos per year - less than $10 U.S. Dollars a month.

If you would like to volunteer at the shelter please contact us at 669-986-4235 to see what you can do to become a part of our team. Only three hours a week of your time can make a world of difference to our guests. With summer fast approaching we are already in need of additional volunteers to fill the void while others have headed north.

If you have never been to our shelter, please take the time to visit and experience our world of kind and loving animals. See for yourself what makes ADLA so special. You won't be disappointed

Cinderella

I had mentioned before that Cinderella had found her Forever Home, but was misinformed - she is in Foster care with a loving foster mom & dad and 4 other dogs in the home!  She can play all day.

Reprinted from Amigosdelosanimalesmaz English (Facebook page) :

Meet sweet Cinderella-a veritable success story. She came

from the heart ache of being an abandoned and very sick little girl on the streets of Mazatlan with little hope for her survival...but her fairy god mother saw her, took her in to the amazing folks at ADLA (Amigos de los Animales) shelter and with the help of many...from our great vet Dr. Oscar, to the incredible volunteers and the many who read her story and lent their support to ensure that she was treated and given the best chance possible.

Here she is almost 2 months later and a walking, cheerful, well-mannered little princess. She loves her daily walks and has the best manners of many of her peers. She walks with an ear to her guide listening and watching carefully for cues and commands. She is happy to be on a leash and it seems that she has had months of training.

Anyone looking for a sweet and attentive little girl with a heart full of appreciation and love to give...Cinderella is your girl. If you would like to meet her, stop in and take her for a walk. She will let you know in her own gentle way that she is the belle of the ball.

Come by any Mon.-Fri. 11am to 2pm and 4-7pm and Sat. 11-2pm. or call 669-986-4235 for more into about Cinderella or her friends.

Meet Volunteer - Robyn Frederick

The next installment: “Get to know the movers and shakers at ADLA! “

with Ripley and shelter dog Rosa

My name is Robyn Frederick. I was born and raised in Tacoma, Washington. I am a retired optician, and moved to Mazatlan in 2008.

I enjoy the sunshine (remember I am from Washington) and beach here in Mazatlan with husband Dale, dog Ripley and cat Notch.

I have been a volunteer at the shelter since 2009. My loves are walking dogs and cuddling kitties.
It truly makes your day when you walk into the shelter and hear barks and meows and you know someone is happy to see you!

I love to take the shelter dogs to the beach for a day outside.  Since this picture, Rosa has found her 'forever home'! 

Bradley

Our special needs boy, as Fernanda says "running like the wind".... playing with his bestie Wendy.

New Bazaar Items

UPDATE - CORRECTION:  Your Blogmeister errored on the expiration date of the new hearing aid batteries we have in our Bazaar.  The CORRECT expiration date is:  August 2015 (not 2014).

We have added some new items to our bazaar - brand new in packages - hearing aid batteries AND ceiling mount lights.  Go to our Bazaar page to see photos and complete descriptions. 

New Guests at the Shelter

These are some pretty darned cute guests we have....just arrived....come see them, hold them and give them snuggles...

Meet Volunteer - Linda Clark

A new feature is HERE!

Get to know the movers and shakers at ADLA! Each week we will highlight a volunteer or staff member that has joined our team to make ADLA the success that it is. We hope you will enjoy getting to know our "hands on" supporters a little better. We could not survive without these generous people giving of their time and effort.

The Editor

Today we begin to introduce you:

My name is Linda Clark. I have lived in Mexico for the last 7 ½ years. The first 3 ½, I lived in Tijuana where I crossed the border to work part time in the Sweetwater School District after retiring from Poway USD in San Diego as a Library Technician. I arrived in Mazatlan 4 years ago in March 2010. I lived in the Centro for about 4 months until I found the perfect house for my 4 cats and 2 dogs in Valle del Ejido, just north of town. I moved here with all my furniture, 72 plants (including 3 rose bushes) and my pets. So I’m here to stay.

My siblings and their families live in San Diego. My daughter Erin, her husband Ryan, and two grandsons (Nathan, age 3 in May and Maverick, age 1 ½ ) live in Buckeye, Arizona. I try to drive up at least once a year to visit.

I volunteer one day a week at the Mazatlan Library, I am a Mazatlan Tourist Aide Volunteer, I am a member of Vecinos Con Carino, I volunteer on Thursdays at the ADLA bazaar, I rescue and foster dogs until I can find their forever homes, and I have a colony of cats on my street that I feed nightly. I also enjoy reading, working in my garden, and downloading current TV series to watch. Come 8 o’clock, you’ll find me relaxing in front of the TV until bedtime.

I found out about Amigos de los Animales as soon as I found my first wandering dog within days after moving to Mazatlan. I asked Edgar how I could help besides donating money and cleaning products every time I brought an animal in. That’s when he told me volunteering my time would be best. I enjoyed bathing the dogs; getting them ready for surgery and adoption. That led to an occasional fostering to socialize them and to generally allow them to have a little more freedom until they were adopted. Since the bazaar arrived, I’ve been helping on Thursdays.

They are speaking........are YOU listening?

Gracias Fernanda y Alma!!

T

Update on Cinderella and Brad - our Special Needs dog

Following two chemo treatments Cinderella suffered  a series of minor setbacks due to her weakened immune system including an infected paw and a bout with hook worms and anemia. But the little gal is a fighter and is once again her energetic self following a series of medical treatments. She is now ready for her third and final chemo treatment. Enough cannot be said on behalf of our Vet, Oscar! Thanks also to Billie, Gerardo and Jill - all who have worked very diligently to see Cinderella through this difficult time.

As the picture shows, her cancer growth is nearly gone and further surgery does not appear to be needed. She is almost whole again and will probably find permanent residence with one of our volunteers when she is fully recovered.

We will keep you updated on this remarkable journey.

 

Cinderella helping out at the Bazaar

Before Chemo

BRAD...

Brad is a special needs boy with a minor brain injury from being hit by a car. His front leg moves involuntarily so walking or running can be difficult for him. Nonetheless, Brad is a very friendly dog waiting for the special  someone to take him home forever.

Two Beautiful Little Cats

These two little girls are both pretty sweet and I had to share their pics and tell you about how special they are. The black and white little girl that has a name, but

unfortunately I didn't take note of when I met her, I have called her "Oreo" in my pic collection. She is a bashful little girl who didn't feel like visiting me even though her cage was open and she was free to roam while I sat and watched her and chatted to her. She preferred to sit and sip her water...using her paw, which I thought was so cute. She is about 6-8 months old and a timid little girl in that she doesn't come up and introduce herself quickly, but very playful as I sat and watched her playing with a ball in a round tube type toy for a long time.

The little white and grey girl has just had surgery (spayed) and she is about 8-9 months old. She is a little quiet too, but came out to greet me when I opened her cage and gave her a little box to lie in. As you can see, she immediately felt like she had a new piece of furniture and was happy to sit in the kleenex box. Boxes or other containers are a good addition to your cat's space as they enjoy them for playing,

sleeping, sitting or best of all-hiding. Doesn't she have a unique face and pretty features? 



 

Both of these little girls are ready to be adopted and looking for loving homes. Want to visit them or their friends? We are open 11am-2pm and 4-7pm weekdays and 11-2pm on Saturdays. They are just a visit away from being yours.
 

The 20 Most Important Facts Dog Lovers Must Never Forget

Dogs are so loyal that they love us no matter what we do. 

But if we want to provide the best life possible to these wonderful animals, we have to remember they have complex thoughts and feelings, too. 

Here are 20 that we must never forget.

Don't be upset when I jump for joy when you come through the door.

I only live for ten or fifteen years. You are what makes that time enjoyable. It's hard on me when you go away.

  

Give me time to understand what you want from me.

I don't always get it right on the first try, but I promise I'm trying as hard as I can.

 

Give me your trust.

Don't be angry with me for too long. And please don't lock me up to punish me.

You have your friends and family to keep you happy and entertained. I just have you.

 

Take me inside when the weather gets bad.

The backyard doesn't have air conditioning or a heater. You don't have to let me on the couch, but a small part of the kitchen is much better than sleeping in the snow.

Talk to me.

Sure, we don't speak the same language, but the sound of your voice brightens my whole day.

Comfort me when I'm scared.

You know a lot more about loud noises, strange people, and new places than I do.

I need to know that you'll protect me from them. I always feel safer when I'm with you.

Remember that I'll never forget how you treat me.

Teach me that humans are made of love, not pain. And don't ever let me forget it.

Come outside with me.

The sights, sounds, and scents of nature are some of my greatest pleasures in life.

I don't care if we play, go for a walk, or just sit under a tree together . . . I want you to experience them with me.

Let me make new friends.

Introduce me to other dogs, cats, or even bigger animals. We might not get along in the end,

But having some more friends that look and smell like me makes my life that much brighter.

Give me a treat every once in a while.

 

Food is one of my greatest pleasures in life. I know you want me to be healthy,

So I understand when you don't share your own meals with me.

But giving me a dog biscuit when I've been good or mixing tasty vegetables

Mixed in with my dinner is guaranteed to make me wag my tail extra hard.

Please don't hit me.

  I have teeth that can crush bone. Instead, I cover you in sloppy, wet kisses.

Just as I choose not to hurt you, please make the choice to not hurt me.

 

Understand when I need my alone time.

  I love you more than anything, but even though it's rare, I don't always want to play or cuddle.

Don't be sad if I'd rather sleep on the cold tile floor instead of in your bed on hot summer nights,

And be understanding if I don't want to play as much as the years go on.

 

Show me your world.

  The house and yard might be the only places I ever see unless you let me come with you.

A trip to the pet store, the park, or even just a ride in the car is exhilarating for me.

I can't wait to see what you want to show me.

Teach me new things

Learning new tricks keeps my mind active, but most of all, it gives me a way to impress you.

I love showing off for your friends, looking up at you, and seeing how proud of me you are.

Let me get dirty once in a while.

  Your world is inside, but I thrive outdoors.

Sometimes I find a lot of mud or a lake that smells like all of its fishy inhabitants.

I understand if you don't want to wash all that stuff off every day,

But as long as it's safe, let me go back to my wild roots every now and then.

Touch me.

Nothing makes me feel more loved than when you take time out of your day

To rub my ears or scratch that itchy spot on my back that I can't reach.

I can't understand your words, but I definitely understand the feelings behind a hug.

 

Pay attention if I don't seem like myself.

It might seem like I'm just being lazy or stubborn, but I might not be feeling well.

I can't get help for myself, and I need you to look out for me.

Love me when I'm old just as much as you did when I was young.

  I might not be the cute puppy that I once was,

but I still love you just as much now as I did then.

Please take care of me when my body doesn't work like it used to.

 

Come with me on my final journey.

I know it will be difficult, but I need you by my side when the time comes for me to leave this world.

Every moment down to my last breath is easier if I have you with me.

 

With deep affection, love, and respect,

Your Forever Friend