Here is our new mom warming up her pups after their bath this morning, such a good mom. This must be black dog week, out of the thirteen puppies there is only one white one.
We are so looking forward to moving ahead this year. With all the rescue groups and people that we are working with now, we can get more done and we're hoping that we can get some help with this. Already we have some wonderful monthly donators, and it makes a huge difference.
So many people ask me what they can do to help, well it's really easy. If we can get enough people donating $10.00 a month we will have a budget to work with. Ten people giving up two starbuck coffees every month can buy enough dog food for a week, or three spays or four neuters, or twelve vaccines, or five distemper tests, or four parvo tests, or two and a half medium crates, or ten bottles of specialty shampoos, or two bottles of de-wormer, or five dog rides to the airport, or five health certificates, and on and on. Every penny goes to the dogs, there is no administration, we pay Marcelino's salary (he works at the house and helps with the dogs). IT'S ALL FOR THE DOGS.
We've been home three nights and already have two momma's with their pups. There is no where else for these dogs to go. We will find homes for the pups and spay the moms. Each spayed female is one step closer to a better life for dogs in Mexico. If you already donate, ask a friend to do it too, and ask their friends to do it as well. Ten dollars a month and we can make a huge difference together.
I forgot to mention in this blog yesterday that the Isla Animals Website is set up to do monthly donations. If you scroll down to the very bottom of the front page there is a donate button, click on that and then there are instructions on how to continue. Thank you everybody, in advance, who donates. It makes all the difference.
We are setting up for a big spay and neuter clinic today and getting ready for all the street puppies that we find.
We haven't finished with the tally because Jeff is still working at the music festival but as soon as we have numbers I will post them. We had over sixty runners thanks to all of you wonderful people who signed up to sponsor school kids. And for you generous supporters who sponsored teams of five, it added so much excitement. Unfortunately we couldn't fill all the teams but next year people will have a better idea of what's going on.
The whole event was fun and involved the entire community. From the island government to the police department to the Navy that allowed us to run on the runway. We had help from the Red Cross, they sent their ambulance to be on standby. We had runners of all ages from many different countries. For the first year we couldn't have asked for more.
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It's a great gift idea for the person who has everything. You can buy them a monthly donation to Isla Animals. I will make sure that every penny that you donate is put to work. It's the most wonderful thing to know that we can count on a certain amount of money coming in each month. It allows me to plan ahead in this work that is other wise, to say the least, financially chaotic.
And if you are looking for something different you can donate a certain amount of spays and neuters in someone's name. The surgery averages out to $20.00 an animal and it's the bottom line solution to overpopulation and suffering of animals in Mexico.
Donate and then let me know by email bayfirestd@aol.com so I can make sure that a Christmas card is sent to your friend or family member. They will love it.
Animal Portraits
Portraits by Abigail Sawyer 10% of the proceeds are going to Isla Animals
Portraits…a wonderful way to capture the life and love of our most cherished companions. Our pets provide us with a special kind of love and friendship. For years I have enjoyed providing people with beautiful keepsakes that will help that love last forever. Abigail Bryce Sawyer
Maggie
If you are interested in owning a painting or drawing of a pet that you have, or a pet that you’ve lost, then please contact me. I would be grateful for the opportunity to provide you with a portrait that you can cherish for ever.
Abigail Bryce Sawyer
Water color of Hotch
Abigail Sawyer
This is Oakly, a dog that we had when my children were growing up. Abigail did this pencil sketch when she was fifteen years old. Amazing.
These pictures have been scanned from Abigail’s brochure so you are seeing them third or fourth generation from the original. They are all fabulous.
Abigail works most fondly and comfortably with watercolor and charcoal/pencil, but she’s willing to discuss other mediums that you might be interested in. She is used to working from photographs and will be happy to help you choose the best one.
Pricing varies, and is based on size, medium and content. Abigail is always happy to work with you to find a price that you’re both comfortable with.
You can contact Abigail directly at sawyer_abigail@hotmail.com
Be sure to put portrait in the subject.
Or you can contact me, Alison, at bayfirestd@aol.com
