Humane Society of Cabo San Lucas

Cali was struggling to stay out of the way of the vehicles at the Cali Gas Plant outside of Cabo. She was very pregnant and fearful of everything. Margarita Partridge saw this pitiful stray and managed to scoop her up and put her on the seat next to her in her truck. Cali was first in line for the November free Spay & Neuter Clinic at CARE in San Jose. Once she became accustomed to the activity at the Cabo shelter she began to trust that people were going to be kind and in fact, life could be fun! Cabo Bello resident, Wells, was missing his Cabo dog that had recently died. He made a few visits to the shelter to find a new companion. After considering his many choices he chose Cali. As he put it…”this dog needs someone that will put the effort into her to make her feel special”. Cali is a lucky dog that went from having few prospects to a happy home with an extraordinary, thoughtful man.

Bunny joins Brady’s Beagle Brigade!
The Anderson family in San Diego has formed their own Beagle Brigade. Michele Anderson saw our Bunny on the San Diego Beagle Rescue site. Bunny was a lost dog brought to our shelter. Her picture was put up around Cabo and she appeared in the Gringo Gazette hoping that her family would come to the shelter and claim her.

After many weeks of waiting the decision was made to look for a new home for Bunny. She appeared on the Pet Finders web site and the San Diego Beagle Rescue site. Almost immediately Michele emailed the HSCSL with an interest in adopting Bunny. While waiting for someone flying from Cabo to San Diego that would escort Bunny, the Anderson family fell in love with a male Beagle on the same rescue site.

They adopted Benny and brought him home while waiting for Bunny to join their family. The big day came when our President, Aida Trujillo took Bunny with her on a business trip to San Diego. Eight year old Brady Anderson pictured here with his new Beagle buddies is enjoying his good fortune.

The family reports that Brady, Benny and Bunny get along marvelously. Bunny has a lovely personality with just the right balance of sweetness and affection. Bunny also has her mischievous side. She loves to sneak a glove or shoe and prance around the house with it. We fell in love with Bunny while in our shelter. We thank the Anderson family for giving her a very happy home.

Miss Mexi & Poncho Go To America!

I found the Cabo animal shelter on the web prior to my trip down in August 2005. After reading about all the programs and good work they do on a tiny budget I talked to my husband about adopting a kitten there at the end of our trip. I communicated with Judith Ubaldi about timing, vaccinations, etc.
As promised at the end of our annual trek to Baja my mother and I drove out to the shelter where we met Modesto, one of the dedicated volunteers. What a wonderful women, a joy to watch her interact with the animals. Although we were language challenged we asked her some questions, then settled in to just looking at all the animals.
Well, to make a long story short, it was an agonizing decision but we each chose a wonderful kitten. We were also grateful to Aida who was so generous with her time helping us all the while trying to do her other full time job! On the day of our departure we picked up our new babies and whisked them off to the airport.
My mother and her kitten, now named Poncho, were off to Montana to join his new siblings, Mercy and Jack. My little girl, christened Miss Mexi, would be going to San Francisco to meet her new brothers, Tom and Russell.
I must say we got so much attention in the Cabo airport I wish I had a Cabo Animal Shelter pamphlet or brochure to hand out. It would be a great marketing location. Many Americans were fascinated to learn about it and how easy it would be to bring an animal home.
On the airplane Miss Mexi had her first taste of hamburger and I don't think she has stopped eating since. The little happy chowhound has finally made peace with the other cats and our bed has very little open real estate at night.
She has a wonderful personality, making us laugh every day. I hope she grows a little more hair, coming from the heat of the Baja I think she is a little unprepared for cold air, however, she is excellent at burrowing under the covers and staying put all night - what she lacks in a fur coat she makes up for in intelligence!
I hear Poncho is thriving equally well, in fact, when I see my parents at Thanksgiving there will be 6 cats under one roof for a few days - oh my gosh!!!
Attached please find a couple of pictures -

Warm Regards to all at the shelter!! Kate Van Gytenbeek

Gringo went to live with the Lepe family in Los Congrejos. At first the volunteers performing the home check prior to the adoption would not approve the home because in the lovely garden were pens of chickens and rabbits. The volunteers could picture Gringo, a lively dog, harassing these poor creatures. They recommended to the family that they choose a more docile dog. The family had their heart set on Gringo so a trial period was agreed upon. After a week of daily phone calls to the family and a home check the volunteers were amazed to find a calm, well behaved Gringo living in harmony with all of his new family members.

Tomas and volunteer Margarita Partridge became friends during her Sunday mornings that she devotes to tending to the comfort of the cats and kittens in catteries. She took Tomas home and introduced him to her family of 4 dogs and 2 cats. Tomas was always a tranquil cat but his composure was impressive when he met his new family. He easily held his ground when Margarita's two poodles thought they would give chase to the newcomer. Tomas was surrendered to the shelter because he was living with a man that worked all day and had no time for him. His days of neglect and boredom are history!

Mancha a lively and loveable puppy born in the shelter has gone to join the family of Lindsay, Luna and Chimo in Vista California. Lindsay rescued Muneca (aka Luna) from the streets of Cabo. Her story can be found by clicking on Muneca & Negrita on the home page. Chimo, Lindsay's 5 year old male rescue dog is buddies with Luna but has an energy level that is too much for his dignified friend. Manchas is a strong, rough and tumble puppy that will love to play with Chimo. Lindsay is confident that bringing Manchas into her family is going to bring balance. She and Luna can relax around the pool while Manchas and Chimo have fun playing in their spacious yard.

Princessa’s handsome male puppies Lalo and Manchas were adopted from the shelter in the summer of 2005. Lalo went home with a nice local family with one small child and another on the way. Manchas was taken to the states by Lindsay Townley of Cabo San Lucas and Vista, California.

Lalo’s family moved to a larger home when the baby arrived. Lalo was left with a neighbor while they settled in. Somewhere along the way the family forgot to return for Lalo. The neighbortracked them down and returned their dog. The new home did not have a fenced yard. With two small children the family lacked the time to care for Lalo. He was left to wander the busy streets.

In earlyApril of 2006 Lalo was returned to the shelter. His family did what they thought was best for the neglected dog. Lalo wasdespondent at the shelter. He stopped eating and would not interact with anyone. He spent his days watching the activity going on around him but would not participate. As he grew thinner and more depressed each day the staff and volunteers knew he needed to be rescued and fast. A volunteer thought of Lindsay and knew she would be concerned if she knew of Lalo's sad situation. Hearing the story, Lindsay did not hesitate. She would not let the brother of her beloved dog Manchas suffer another day. She invited him to join her family as soon as an escort could be found to accompany him toSan Diego. Janet and Roger Norbomwere headed to the states with their golden lab and a new puppy rescued in La Paz. They instantly agreed to escort one more dog on their Alaska Airlines flight.

Lalo was a reluctant traveler. He had no idea that he was headed to a large dog-friendly property where he would find acres of grass and a wilderness area perfect for long walks with his litter mate Manchas and Luna and Chimo, his new canine family. He would also meet his new best friend, Lindsay, the woman that would enjoy helping him make a smooth transition into his wonderful new life.

Stay tuned for Lindsay’s report on Lalo’s adventure. She has taken into her heart a dog that has withdrawn from life. Lindsay has the experience and the commitment to go the distance. Chimo and Luna were abandoned street dogs with no prospects. Both were living in life threatening situations. Under Lindsay’s care they have grown to be affectionate, confident, fun loving dogs that enjoy every day.

We know that Lalo has a brilliant future.

Update on Lalo, June 2006

LALO, now Deja, is doing GREAT! His coat is getting really shiny and all his bones are disappearing under a healthy layer of fat! As of Tuesday last week, he weighed in at 67 lbs. Manchas, who was a bit fat, had LOST four pounds (he weighed in at 74 lbs) so that's good! I think when Deja gets to around the 70-72lb mark he will be just perfect.

I think Deja has a little more concentration than his brother, Manchas. He has watched Chimo bring in the mail and now also collaborates with this task. He carries mail into the house too and drops it at the dog cookie jar for a treat. I never taught him this........he wanted to do it himself after watching Chimo. Smart! (I have been trying to teach Manchas to do this for months but he gets silly and loses concentration - drops the mail half way up the driveway then tries to grab what Chimo has.....he's just a big happy- go-lucky kind of dog and doesn't take things seriously.)

Deja and Manchas play all day and have the best time. Chimo is relieved to be getting a break and only joins in when he feels like it. There is no aggression amongst the pack members....... they all get along great. There have been no fights over food, toys or anything else.

(Well, Luna-Muneca guards her food bowl even when she isn't hungry and there's nothing in it.......but that's just La Diva Luna's way.)

I will keep you updated - just wanted to let you know all is well at Casa Alegre.

ABANDONED ON THE BEACH, BISCUIT MAKES A LOVE CONNECTION!

ABANDONED ON THE BEACH, BISCUIT MAKES
A LOVE CONNECTION!