First and foremost, sincere gratitude to Markus, Angela and Lisa&Tim for donations!
It's been a rough year, no lie. Too many of the photos I've taken this year were destined for the veterinarian.
A sterilization clinic is in the works but life keeps getting in the way.
The last week has been spent bringing Brooklyn back from the brink; she ingested an unknown toxin, and we thought we were going to lose her. We did all we could but were expecting the worst. Happily, she has pulled through and is getting stronger. I don't want to speak too soon but we may actually end the year on a high note.
Since the last update we've lost a few more old friends. Inevitable but always difficult.
Chester was with us a long time, one of the 1st adult strays to join the troupe. He survived heart worm and was a smart and loving fellow.
Most recent picture of him, sleeping next to his daughter Blue
one of my favorite shots of Chester
another old favorite
Greta, our leibling. A slew of health issues and an indomitable spirit.
An old shot of Greta playing with Monkey
showing wee Rufus the ropes
and one with Zasu (who is still alive and mostly well at 23)
We had to say goodbye to Mo.
Momo was sweetest of her sisters and outlived them both
One of my favorites of Momo, keeping an eye on me 
Xmul wasn't related but they were raised together and Mo loved her best
Mo was so happy to see Xmul the last time she came to stay -maybe she knew it was the last visit.
The youngest of our recently deceased was Zoot. He and his siblings showed up at the end of 2011 to irrevocably change our lives.
there will never be another like him
We lost him to aggressive skin cancer. He had survived and recovered from multiple surgeries but these last tumors were awful and we couldn't put him though any more.
Better days, happy and covered in marmot poo
Rest in power and chaos friend
It hasn't all been loss. This month, Sean found 2 puppies at a nearby abandoned building. They spent a couple days with us, got baths, vaccinations, and new homes with families in town.
An injured pup he rescued last week is being fostered (by the aforementioned Lisa and Tim) and will hopefully be going to a permanent home this week.
rescued and rehomed
One year since we found Willy and slightly longer since I've posted.
Lots has happened and nothing has changed.
Willy has grown into his wrinkly face by having an enormous head.
Photos are from Sept/Oct
Happy adoptiversary Willy Vanilly
We've had to say goodbye to Miles, Hazel, Shirley and Bette, some of the best friends I've had. This is the last photo I took of Bette, hanging out with pal Archie. She and Shirley both succumbed to cancer.
Mama is doing well, despite never really getting a name, and having heart worm. We started her treatment, but the medicine has not been available for months. She seems to be feeling great anyway and has made a lot of progress from callejera to house dog.
Mama and Loretta
We have 'family' names for most of the sibling groups.
No idea why, but we've been calling her pups the Jabronis.
Here they are at half grown.
Tabelindatha (OK, it was a joke; it wasn't supposed to stay her name, but the joke's on us.) and Martha
Lenny
Bruce
Lenny and Anne
Elvis and Loretta
Bongo and Elvis
Sean found another sickly girl pup in November. She's now grown, healthy and sterilized. We call her Jewel -which we realized too late sounds an awful lot like Xmul. They also look alike.
Jewel's homecoming
For a wonderful moment all dogs were sterilized (including Frida!)
...until July 6 when someone dumped Pippy.
She's been vaccinated and is growing like a weed.
I have a new camera, just need to find the will to use it.
We don't keep track of what we do, but this is a rough tally of deeds done outside of our yard (callejeros and O.ther P.eoples D.ogs):
Helped other dog caretakers
- with building supplies to improve their dog's area and prevent conflict with neighbors
- with check ins, when necessary
- with dog food, when necessary
- with veterinary advice. We are so far from a vet that many people have no way of taking an animal for care. When we don't know, we ask Dra Sandra.
30+ dogs treated for mange
4 dogs received chemotherapy. Unfortunately, like the heart worm treatment, this became unavailable. Many dogs suffer from this particular cancer and the physical effect is gruesome.
Pelusa has recovered
5 dogs sterilized, 10+ dogs taken for vet care, including 2 hit by cars.
This is Natasha, she needed pins and plates in her crushed leg, and a long stay at the vet. Thanks everyone who donated for her care!
