Tell me a story…..
Tell me a story…..
Every PPS pet has a story to tell…..of hunger and thirst….. of neglect or cruelty…..of the loneliness of roaming the streets with nowhere to call home……of being just a baby with no-one to give love or food.
Very many thanks to all of you who help to make life a little better for them and for taking the time to listen…..
Thank You For The Love!
Homeless animals need food, water, shelter, shade and a place of safety…..but just as importantly, they need LOVE!
Many, many thanks to all of you who give up your precious time to ensure PPS animals get those much needed cuddles!
The Plight Of The Displaced Pet
The arrival of little Lily, who is no longer wanted by her owners has prompted this re-release of an article written some time ago for the PPS website. Lily’s owners were responsible enough to find someone willing to care for her. Sadly, all too many animals are not that lucky…..
Playa del Carmen is a fast growing prestigious tourist resort area where unfortunately, countless feral dogs and cats are still wandering the streets, mostly in areas of the town that the average tourist never gets to see.
Even more distressing is the ever increasing amount of ‘displaced’ pets – dogs and cats that have known and enjoyed the comfort and security of a home for months, years and sometimes most of their lives. They have been provided for with food, water, shelter, shade and love – just like your own pets, only to be thrown away like garbage when no longer wanted.
There are many reasons for this, often social or economic. A very common reason is that the un-spayed pet has been allowed to roam the streets and has returned home pregnant. Unfortunately too, many people who choose to make a life in Mexico, later decide to return to their own country. Some take their ‘Playa pets’ with them, considering them to be part of their family. Others will seek out new adoptive families, still more will simply abandon their previously cared for pet to a dubious fate on the streets.
These domesticated animals do not know where to find food or water. They are frightened by traffic and unfamiliar sights and sounds. Humans now scare them away, where previously they called them to their side. For the first time in their lives they have to seek out shelter and shade. And love? For them love is gone…….possibly forever.
Another growing trend here is to buy a pure bred animal, breed as many litters as possible to sell for profit and then when the animal no longer breeds – is sway-backed, saggy breasted and exhausted it is turned out on the streets.
Lulu was one such sad case.
Andy was told he could take her away as she had become ‘basura’ (garbage) and of no more use.
On arrival at the shelter, she literally collapsed from hunger, thirst and exhaustion.
Lulu looked like an ageing dog. She was just 3 years old. One look into her beautiful brown eyes and you could feel her pain… yet, still, she was willing to give all the unconditional love and devotion you could ever need.
Lulu was just one – of how many? Who knows?
We only know that we could tell you many, many more similar stories.
What can you do to help?
* Encourage responsible ownership. Allowing a pet to roam the streets is NOT responsible ownership.
* Encourage your family, friends, neighbors and acquaintances to spay or neuter their pet.
* Do not have a pet if you are not committed to looking after it and loving it for the rest of its life.
* Do not have a pet if you cannot afford its upkeep. Pet food, inoculations, spay/neuter and other veterinary care is expensive!
* If you are thinking of getting a pet, consider adopting an adult displaced animal. They need your love too
Remember – That cute puppy or fluffy kitten will be an adult itself in a very short space of time.
Lulu is now living a happy and healthy life with her wonderful adoptive family.
How many more at this very moment are living a life ruled by hunger, thirst and fear?
Lily
Our latest PPS addition is Lily, a tiny 10 month old Shih Tzu. Her owners decided they no longer wanted the responsibility of a dog and asked if we would take her. Whilst this is a very sad situation, we can only be grateful that they didn’t turn her out into the street like so many other animal owners here who come to the same decision.
At first sight, Lily appeared to be in rather bad condition, but we soon realized that apart from an unpleasant rash on her stomach, the only thing that appeared to be wrong with her was dirt encrusted, badly matted hair. A full vet check and distemper test revealed her to be healthy and in otherwise good condition. Lily has now also been fully vaccinated and wormed and once she has had a chance to settle in, she will be spayed.
Lily is an extremely sweet and gentle natured little girl and a good bath and haircut have done wonders for her self esteem!
If you are able to provide little Lily with a loving home, please contact us by email at info@peanutpetshelter.org
PPS Pet OF The Day – Finn
Finn is a tiny dog that has been with us for a few months now. He had been roaming the streets for some time as part of a pack of much larger street dogs who were often quite aggressive towards him, which has left him a little wary of other male dogs. Prior to arriving at PPS, we feel that Finn probably had never experienced human contact. Attempts to socialize him have proved very successful but he is still a dog that would require plenty of one-to-one time and patience. Once you have gained his trust, he is extremely loving and loyal.
If you have the love and time to give to Finn, a tiny dog with a big heart, please contact us at info@peanutpetshelter.org
PPS Pet Of The Day – Tao
Tao is another recent arrival from Akumal Animal Rescue. Lucy found Tao as a puppy in 2002, starving in the nearby jungle. He had advanced sarcoptic and demodectic mange and had no fur at all. Although he is now 8 years old, Tao is very playful and without a doubt one of the best natured, most loving dogs you could ever hope to meet! Finding suitable homes for older dogs is always a challenge as understandably, most people prefer a puppy or young dog that can grow and develop within their family unit. Whilst Tao has never lacked love, attention or companionship during his years with Lucy, it makes us sad to think of any animal having to live out its entire life in a shelter environment.
Do you have room in your life and in your heart for this wonderful companion? If so, we would love to hear from you!
PPS Pet Of The Day – Teddy
Teddy is one of the dogs that has recently joined PPS from Akumal Animal Rescue. He is just over a year old. This little dog is extremely sweet and loving and seems to prefer human company to the doggy kind. Although Teddy gets on well with all the other dogs, he does seem to be a little overwhelmed by shelter life. Also, with his thick coat and long hair (he is possibly a soft Coated Wheaten Terrier cross) he would do well in a cooler climate.
Please contact us if you can give Teddy a loving, forever home.
Peanut Pet shelter Updates
Dear Friends of Peanut Pet Shelter
The last few months at PPS have brought the usual share of highs and lows.
The good news…our long-awaited Cat Haven is now ready and occupied! The hold-ups along the way have been long and arduous, but we are happy to report that the members of our ever-growing cat community are now enjoying their new accommodation.
Our also long-awaited clinic is finally under construction too. For now it is just the ‘bare bones’ as that is all current finances will permit, but we badly needed to have a safe, secure, building in place asap with hurricane season fast approaching…ensuring the animals are safe in such a situation is top priority!
So far this year has proved great for adult dog adoptions, but we still have so many more awaiting their very own loving forever homes. Our numbers have increased to an all time high and sadly we are in the position once again of having to turn animals away.
For us this is a heartbreaking decision to have to make….. after all, PPS exists to save and help those animals in need but rising costs could mean that in the future we will be taking on less animals rather than more.
Voting is now taking place again for The Animal Rescue Site Shelter Challenge until August 22nd. Click here to cast your vote. Please encourage as many people as possible to vote for us as any amount that we can win will be of great benefit to the animals.
MARVET Visits Peanut Pet Shelter & Clinic
Last week we were joined by 20 plus vet students from MARVET www.marvet.org
MARVET vets and students assisted with spay and neutering operations of the shelter animals and the pets of locals from the Playa del Carmen area.
All Peanut shelter animals were given full medical examinations and administered medications and vaccinations.
It was a very positive learning experience for the vet students and for the staff of Peanut Pet Shelter/Clinic.
Click here to see more.
With the continued success of the Peanut Pet Shelter Clinic more opportunities for vet students to travel and learn will be made available.
If you are associated with a vet school contact us today info@peanutpetshelter.org for more information of our Peanut Clinic/Learning Center program.
Travel , Learn, Make a Difference.
Peanut Pet Shelter Summer FUNdraiser Challenge
From July 9th – July 30th
Hold a PPS fundraising event and for every $25 dollars you raise your name will be entered into the Riviera Maya Vacation Give Away. Draw date is July 30th.
The participant that raises the most funds in the challenge will also receive a PPS prize pack worth $80.00
Make it simple and fun event like a Carwash, Garage Sale, BBQ, or a 50/50 Draw with your coworkers. Ask people you know to drop off their change jars to you. Get creative and have fun. Get the kids involved. A great summer project for them!
To participate email ciaron@peanutpetshelter.org and let us know about your PPS fundraising event so we can include you in the vacation draw and prize package contest. We can also provide you with promotional material and answer any questions you might have.
Riviera Maya Vacation Give Away Prize Includes:
$1000.00 towards flights to Cancun, Mexico
Airport Transfer Service – Supplied by Paradise Transfers – http://paradisetransfers.com/
7 nights stay in Playa del Carmen courtesy of the Luna Blue Hotel – www.lunabluehotel.com
Free Passes and More
Draw Date July 30th
Help feed the animals and get a limited edition charm bracelet!
There are only three of these Sterling silver and semi-precious stone bracelets, and they are selling via blind auction. In addition to the semi precious stones, are the following charms in sterling silver: The PPS initials, hearts to recognize the love each animal is given, a crown for the street princesses and princes that are served by the shelter, a peace sign to denote the peace that each animal is given when they are lucky enough to reach the shelter and then their forever homes, a heart with a paw print on one side and the words I ♥ my cat on the other and a sea shell to recognize the shelter location.
Place your bid at jann@peanutpetshelter.org by midnight July 31st 2010 and the three highest bids each win a bracelet! The bracelets are each 7.5 inches long and come with a lifetime guarantee – you break it, I fix it, at no charge. Opening bid for each bracelet is $50.00 US. Winners will be notified by email.
The bidding has started!
About The Peanut Pet Shelter
About The Peanut Pet Shelter
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Peanut Pet Shelter Humane Society is an organization based in Playa Del
Carmen, Mexico, that rescues and rehomes injured, abused and neglected
dogs and cats. It is a no-kill shelter and is run entirely on donations
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