Showing posts with label helpX. Show all posts
Showing posts with label helpX. Show all posts

Monday, April 27, 2015

summer has come early

We've already had multiple days over 100f /38c! High temperatures and no rain have made for more pleasant, mosquito-free walks -as long as you go early enough that your brain doesn't melt. PuppyG has boundless enthusiasm! I'm no great fan of mornings, but I love the company.












Zasu, PuppyG, Blue and Molly.

















Sisters Blue and Eve.

















I managed to document myself tripping while taking a picture behind me.

















Morning walk with 9 furry little angels.












Quick dip in a salt pond.


















Ziggy always finds the muddiest spot.

















Ziggy, PupG and Bette.

















It has been a while since we've hosted Couchsurfers/helpxers.
1000 thanks to PO and Julie; because of you this was a productive month, despite the heat. It was great getting to know you both and we appreciate your help!
You're welcome anytime.












They were here for Maggie and April's 6th anniversary with us.
April really liked PO!

















Bette and Shirley claimed Julie.

















Julie's lap was a popular spot!

















Now to organize and fund raise for the next sterilization clinic!  May is for spays and there is a lot of work to do! Outreach, networking and social media are not an easy fit for a bona fide recluse like me, but I'm trying.

Thursday, November 28, 2013

The Long Rain

"The rain continued. It was a hard rain, a perpetual rain, a sweating and steaming rain; it was a mizzle, a downpour, a fountain, a whipping at the eyes, an undertow at the ankles; it was a rain to drown all rains and the memory of rains." 
Ok, it hasn't really been that bad, I just loved Ray Bradbury as a kid!
No hurricanes or typhoons so I've got little to complain about.
A big mantis suns on the clothesline. 

















Helpxer Martina stayed and helped out for a few weeks.  A thoroughly uncomfortable season to visit, but Linda and Stella are always happy to have a new friend! 
Because of  Martina chatting with a few soldiers at the base near us, we were able to have a dog that lives there spayed.  Unsurprisingly, she also had Ehrlichiosis.  Fortunately, one of the soldiers agreed to give her the necessary antibiotics everyday for 3 weeks.  Hurray, she is now healthy and infertile!  Thanks Martina, for everything!
Also, thanks to the people who have donated, through Martina as well as online.  Funds went towards a spaying, antibiotics and a new large bottle of Ivermectin.  Enough for hundreds of injections!

















Crazy-eyed Pete claims a toy Martina brought.  












Good girls coming home on a morning walk -everybody cross the road together.


















The destructo-duo of Hazel and Murci, best friends and partners in crime.

















Hazel plays with her Zogoflex.
I can't say enough good things about their products! 
Most toys don't survive a week, but the Zogoflex toys are still fine nearly 2 years later ...and they float ...and are made of recycled materials! 












Siblings Reggie and Tuesday nap under my chair.

















An injured young cormorant came to our gate a few days ago.  It couldn't fly and seemed to calmly be asking for assistance.  This is why it bothers me when people speed by in their vehicles.  It's a beach road, there is a lot of wildlife!  Slow down! 

















The bird wasn't thrilled about having to go into a crate, but Sean insisted then took it to Semarnat to be treated and released.












This darling mamacita is always hanging around near our house.  We've grown very fond of her!  We've treated her for ticks/fleas and given her an injection of birth control.  It should keep her from getting pregnant for 6 months to a year; the poor girl needs a break!  Over the couple of years we've known her, she is usually pregnant or trailing puppies.

















She's a great little dog. I'm guessing that she's 3 or 4. We would love to find her a loving home!

















Nice dogs, nice light, random shot.
Too many to name, Hazel in front.

Friday, May 17, 2013

Thank you Sir, May I have another?

For some reason black dogs are the least likely to be adopted.  I don't know why.  
We have many black dogs and I think every one of them is striking.
Jack pauses with some of the gang.  He has a  beautiful coat.












Lovely Luna is 2 years old.

















Posey is 5 and, I think, one of our prettiest dogs. 














 


Her ears don't usually stand up.
Walking with Tito and Miles.

















Tito knows that black dogs are the best.
Self-doubt is not his style.

















He often pals around with Reggie on walks.
I don't think Tito notices the size difference.












A few of our palm trees succumbed to a blight so we're trying again with something else.
Sean has plenty of supervision. Pete, Zoot and Posey in front.













Frankie has been a happy girl; she loves having visitors.
The Couchsurfers/Helpxers that brought Tori stayed on for a couple weeks.












Kaya gets to know the gang.

















Linda watches the ever helpful Kaya fix one of the dog beds.

















Tori wants to help.












Twiggy and Tori keep an eye on things while Kaya and Olli paint. 
Oliver has been traveling frugally for years.
http://www.timeless-travelling.com


Olli and Tori.

















Dog fun.  Jack, Hazel, Amber, Tori, Daisy and Mega












Bette, Lucy and Tori on a walk.  There isn't a dog here that doesn't like Tori (her new nickname is Cookie Monster.). She learns quickly and wants to please; it breaks my heart that people thought she was too much trouble.  She's one of the sweetest dogs I've ever met!

















Bette and Tori on a salt pile.  After a rain they're as hard as coal.

















Oliver and Kaya say their goodbyes (Paco, in the background, crows his goodbye).

















Thanks so much to you both, for saving Tori, and for all your help around the place!
You're always welcome here. 












Linda doesn't understand why everyone can't stay forever.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

March past and present

It has been a little over 2 years since Daisy found us.













Lounging with Mega.

















With Frankie.

















Many thanks to volunteers Zoe and Mike for all the help!  
You guys were great! Twiggy, Linda and Hazel 
(in front of the shelves Zoe painted).













Twiggy gives Zoe a goodbye kiss.

















Stella, Frankie & Twiggy guard Mike.


















Sisters Frijolita, Blue and Osita enjoy a jog.













Sisters Godzilla & Blue check the perimeter of the beta site.

















Zasu leads the inspection team.

















Four members of the good boys' club ...& Linda.
Jack, Reggie, Archie, Truman ...& Linda.

















Twiggy in morning light w/friends.
She and her sisters have been with us 2 years this month.