This is an amazing achievement that was very sorely needed here. Every year there are free spay and neuter clinics that are run by local volunteers. Up till now there hasn't been any form of animal shelter available that we know of in Manzanillo. For more information on how to help:

"The mission of U.A.M. is to take in unwanted and lost animals, provide shelter and care, find secure and loving homes, provide advice, support and guidance for pet owners and increase the public's awareness of its responsibility towards animals in society.

Silvia implores you to look through your medicine cabinet for medications you no longer need, such as antibiotics Doxicilina (Doxycycline), ciprofloxacino (Ciprofloxacin), vitamins of any kind; and animal medications: Jabon scabizan (soap for mange and skin parasites), Bromitol Plus, or other anti-inflammatory medicines such as naproxeno (Naproxen), Pranacut, RP Mexicef tabs (200 mg), RP Mexoxipets tabs (2.5 mg), Meloxicam (7.5 mg).

Other items much needed are collars, leads, leashes, leather chews, squeaky toys, harnesses, balls, balls on ropes, puppy and kitty milk, rag toys, grooming aids, clean sheets, blankets and towels, dog and cat beds, surgical masks and gloves, ear drops for infection (such as Synalar-O in Mexico), bleach, hydrogen peroxide, Borax (perborato de sodio in Mexico, or sodium perboate--NOT boric acid), copy paper, trash bags, and household disinfectant.

If you are coming down from the U.S. and Canada, bring something with you. Try to get your local vets to donate meds (out of date, doctors free samples), sutures, surgical drapes, masks, shampoo or soap for skin parasites, or any other items to cut down on the organization's costs. Most street dogs are in terrible condition, but once treated with the proper medications, a hairless, mangy dog will grow a new, shiny coat in just a few months, with immediate improvement in just a week or more. Most street animals suffer from some type of anemia, so products, such as multiple dog vitamins are on the "Wish list."

For more information visit Go Manzanillo's page on Silvia Beas' Manzanillo Animal Shelter

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