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[Little Feather]

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 2, 3 & 4 there is a free spay and neuter clinic at Casa Ejidal, Santa Cruz Plaza.

Santa Cruz is east of Chapala, first town, mountain side. Take the second entrance into Santa Cruz, follow the pink signs for the "clinic."

Friday appears to be a busy day so it is recommended that you take your animal over Saturday or Sunday around or after 8am. It is a first come, first serve.....

If you want to volunteer or need directions, the contact phone numbers are 376-765-7681
or cell 331-443-9204.

[datura]

Let me clarify that this clinic is intended for low income Mexicans, preferably in the Santa Cruz/San Nicholas area. It is not intended for us gringos.

[Griffin]

What about low income Gringos who have rescued animals but spaying and neutering is a big expense? You don't want to make sure those animals don't contribute to the population problem?

[datura]

I am not in charge, simply a volunteer. Certainly, I do want all animals spayed or neutered. You are welcome to bring your animals. The people in charge of the clinic will make the call as to whether or not they're taken. I'd imagine it will depend on how large the crowd is. I believe that in Spanish, the signs say that preference will be given to people from Santa Cruz and San Nicholas.

[Little Feather]

Datura: I didn't know how to word the cost on the clinic and assumed there would be some kind of donation from those with an ability to pay. I just didn't want to quote anything wrong but wanted to get the information out there so people could take advantage of the opportunity!

Thank you for volunteering and also thank everyone for their efforts with the spay and neuter clinics!!!!!!!.

[Griffin]

I am not in charge, simply a volunteer. Certainly, I do want all animals spayed or neutered. You are welcome to bring your animals. The people in charge of the clinic will make the call as to whether or not they're taken. I'd imagine it will depend on how large the crowd is. I believe that in Spanish, the signs say that preference will be given to people from Santa Cruz and San Nicholas.

I wasn't describing me but other people here whom I know have low incomes and I don't think they should be neglected because of national origin.

[ChrisB]

It is amazing that almost all the volunteers were retired seniors. We worked from 8-5 every day and it was hot tiring work. But the pay off was that over 165 dogs and cats were sterilized. If they can get the drug company that supplied the surgery supplies to keep on giving them another is planned for possibly November. Did not see any gringoes there. All owners seemed to be poor Mexicans. But it speaks to the untruth that they don't care about their pets that so many showed up. Often waiting all day in the heat for puppy or kitty to wake up. .

[gogirl]

They do care very much for their pets. They brought blankets to take them home in and worried when they were in surgery or recovery. A whole family was there fretting over their beloved kitty. They just can't do for them monetary wise what we foreigners do for our pets. But they do love them. At least that's what I saw.