tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6568181535256993778.post1091032320309977023..comments2023-09-29T06:18:58.945-07:00Comments on Guatemalan Diaries: The Dogs of GuatemalaJillian Haeselerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04598688745958803119noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6568181535256993778.post-55396513011705762282018-12-11T09:19:34.805-08:002018-12-11T09:19:34.805-08:00I just came back from Guatemala. We started in Ani...I just came back from Guatemala. We started in Anitgua and finished our trip in Lake Atitlan. The street dogs broke my heart too Where can I donate? Cocasmommy2C1Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13210597390929332022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6568181535256993778.post-59025422238627101692010-02-16T19:05:34.838-08:002010-02-16T19:05:34.838-08:00There is a a spay and neutering program administer...There is a a spay and neutering program administered by the good vetrinarian and Mayan Families. Every month people can bring their dogs and have them spayed. It costs $20.00 and donations are needed! I am going to try and bring a lot of dog collars back with me (all sizes) as well, since people use string, tightly tied rope, or even wire which digs into the dog's neck, and sometimes becomes embedded. A donation to Mayan Families goes a long way!<br /><br />I also agree that official dog catchers are required and a humane program to put down the dogs that are not adopted. A no-kill shelter really does no one, nor the dogs, any good. I just saw a dog pack of over 30 dogs down by the lake tonight walking home in Panajachel. No homes for these dogs; they fend for themselves as best as they can. At least they can find food with Patti and her group, so the dog fights are nothing like they used to be. Please help support Mayan Families and their dog feeding and spaying program! <br /><br />Catherine Todd 5013.6300<br /><br />P.S. Earplugs do help. I carry them with me all the time now.Catherine Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16106773955427187343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6568181535256993778.post-72189318128886544582009-02-15T11:08:00.000-08:002009-02-15T11:08:00.000-08:00If there were a spay and neutering program, the pr...If there were a spay and neutering program, the problem wouldn't be so bad.<BR/><BR/>Here in San Pedro, most street dogs do not have homes. Or they are dogs that short term ex-pats have taken in and then left behind.<BR/><BR/>The town is currently taking measures to reduce the number of dogs. And not in a nice way.<BR/><BR/>What there needs to be is a concerted effort to spay and neuter. And then have an official dog catcher pick up strays and, if necessary, put them down in a humane way. That would go a long way to fixing this terrible problem (for the dogs and for those of us who are light sleepers).<BR/><BR/>Cheers!Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00627301651056018661noreply@blogger.com