SPCA-PV Newsletter and Pet Emergency Tips Janice Gonzalez - SPCA-PV | |
October 28, 2016 |
Getting excited! Old Town Farmers Market is reopening Saturday, November 5. Be sure to come by our “booth” and say hello. We are looking forward to seeing all our friends and supporters back in town. Also, we will soon be announcing our regularly scheduled tours of the sanctuary so stay tuned.
As we get ready to kick off the high season with the return of our friends to Vallarta, we thought it timely to include some important information regarding our 4-legged companions. In subsequent newsletters you will find this information incorporated into the body of our newsletter so you can simply refer to the most recent one if you need any of this data.
Here are some important numbers if you have the need to report animal abuse and/or neglect:
• Policía Ecológica (Ecological Police): (322) 293-2192
• Instituto de Protección Animal (322) 293-3690 (this is the new police unit in Puerto Vallarta)
• 066 if you have a 'pet attack' emergency
We are often asked to provide contact information for veterinarians we would recommend here in town. Although we do have our own vet at the sanctuary, for specialized or supplemental care we take advantage of the services offered by these doctors here in town. If the need should arise, we would suggest a doctor listed below to handle your animal’s care.
• Our “go-to” vet is Dr. Paco at Sabuesos, located on Calle Columbia at Calle Panama, near Teatro Vallarta and Ley’s market. Dr. Paco does speak English.
• Dr. Peña at Mascotas is our alternate veterinarian located on Calle Melchor Ocampo at Boulevard Francisco Medina Ascencio (the main highway going north) right across the street from the emergency entrance to IMSS (Spanish speaking only).
• For orthopedic problems or broken bones we only recommend the services of orthopedic surgeon Dr. Alejandro at Centro Medico located on Calle San Salvador at Calle Ecuador a bit south of the stadium.
• For all feline care and/or dental cleaning for all your pets we recommend Dr. Tamayo at the Versalles Animal Hospital located on Calle Viena at Calle Aldanaca which is near Costco or the Pemex station on Avenida Francisco Villa.
And as most of you know, we are firm believers in a healthy diet for your dogs. Our recommendation is always a raw diet. If that is not something you are considering, then as an alternative we suggest a healthy natural diet of cooked chicken, sweet potatoes, etc. If you must provide your canine with kibble, the preferred brand is “Taste of the Wild” which can be purchased at the offices of both Dr. Paco and Dr. Tamayo. An alternative is the Kirkland brand available at Costco.
Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico, in particular the Central and South regions, and by people of Mexican ancestry living in other places, especially the United States. It is acknowledged internationally in many other cultures. The multi-day holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died, and help support their spiritual journey.
By the late 20th century in most regions of Mexico, practices had developed to honor dead children and infants on November 1, and to honor deceased adults on November 2. November 1 is generally referred to as Día de los Inocentes ("Day of the Innocents") but also as Día de los Angelitos ("Day of the Little Angels"); November 2 is referred to as Día de los Muertos or Día de los Difuntos ("Day of the Dead").
And whether it the traditional Día de los Muertos here in Vallarta or Halloween in your area, let’s keep our companion animals safe during the festivities.
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