Call it puppy love
by Nancy
Snipper
Spading
and Neutering Animals in San Miguel is Savior’s mission
San Miguel has an invaluable organization
called Amigos de Animals. Its mission
is to sterilize cats and dogs so there won’t be massive reproduction and the heart-break
of unwanted animals. This community-oriented organization is especially
directed towards Mexicans who cannot always afford the cost to go to a vet.
Arno Nauman realized there was a great
need for this some 15 years ago, and he singlehandedly formed Amigos de Animales and developed it to
grow into the vital entity it is today which now benefits from many volunteers.
His grass roots rallying resonated with people and it has paid off: his passion
for animal protection led to the creation of new laws related to the matter,
including punishment for animal abuse. The fervor of his commitment to promote
better lives for animals and their pet owners in reducing the number of
unwanted, homeless dogs and the suffering that ensures. He has helped
enormously and his legacy will continue to leave its mark as he prepares to
retire.
Board member, Maggie Hutchins notes:
“One unneutered male or female can produce 100s of unwanted puppies and kittens
for their lifetime, and that so often these adorable newborns end up on streets
without, food, love or shelter. Maggie is one of 8 board members whose many responsibilities
include registering owner and animals for sterilization weekend sessions, called,
‘blitzes.”
The blitzes are held in the San Antonio neighborhood
and the Lion’s Club. The intense tagging process involved oversees up to 170 to
200 sessions per weekend. Maggie said it’s a lot of pre and post organizing,
and the success of it depends of course on the vets who volunteer to do this. Amigos de Animales pays two fulltime
vets and the rest offer their services free.”
So there are the blitzes, the clinic and
the traveling mobile that reaches out to remote areas. The org is busy every
day of the week. “Fridays, we set out to travel as far as 20 kilometers to do
our work and it is a fully operating clinic run by our two employed vets
Vanessa and Omar.”
Maggie has always loved animals; a voice
spoke to her many years ago when she realized so many creatures do not have
proper care. Amigos de Animales has a
spot-on slogan: “The voice for the voiceless”.
Donations are so appreciated, and tax
deductions are given.
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