The Dogs of Celestún: salt pond

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Wednesday, November 12, 2014

X marks the Spot.

Over the last few years we've occasionally taken other peoples' dogs to be sterilized at ADAY in Merida -a low cost, all volunteer clinic. At the end of October Sean took 6 dogs and we hope to repeat this a few more times this year. We intend to arrange a place in Celestun to hold clinics closer to home next year.
Blanco at the clinic after neutering.

Two dogs ready for surgery.

Machucon and Bombo, dogs we had spayed and neutered previously, watch over the return of their friends.

Returned by way of the flooded streets of Celestun. We're lucky to live outside of town on higher ground, but this is terrible for the people/animals in this neighborhood!

The plants have been loving the rain and the bugs have been less overwhelming than recent years. We've been encouraging the growth of baybean on our beach side fence and it has been a popular spot for all manner of bird, lizard and bee.

Dear old cat friend Spot is no more and his absence is tangible. Nothing I say about him could do him justice; he was a force of nature and he is missed.

I had nearly given up on seeing this bougainvillea bloom.

Video from Sean's Nov.3rd morning run:

Ginger has been having some health problems, but she's doing well enough to enjoy a walk to see the flamingos.

November morning walk.

Zoot after a good roll in poo.

Where the road becomes water.

Friday, October 17, 2014

Barking at thunder. Daily.

George and Tori, just because they look nice together.

I'm finally uploading a few of the videos Sean has taken on runs. This one is from February (and the camera is waterproof).

Shirley thinks rainy days are fine if you have enough toys.

This is from the end of June.

A few seconds from September.

Zoot enjoys a lovely September morning.

A hummingbird takes a break from hovering but not eating.

Tiny assassin bugs on a sea grape.

Smiley face spider in our neem tree.

Sean found this little red-cheeked mud turtle too close to the road. He posed for a few photos before being relocated to the woods. Identified thanks to Jim Conrad's excellent site (link page right).

Sugar's kittens have been spayed and neutered! Minya didn't let the collar get in her way.

Recent family portrait. Sugar, her doppelgänger Falafel, Kevin, Cali and Minya.

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

April update

Beautiful weather has made for bug-free walks, better moods, and a tidier yard.
On walks, Ginger has been helping to fill the void left by the death of her sister.
She is great company.

Ginger Pudding. Prettier than ever, with a touch of gray.

Roxy completed her heartworm treatment and is doing great! We'll have her tested in a few months to make sure they're gone.
Ginger and Roxy.

Linda and Roxy.

Except for the shaved patch at the injection site on her back, there's no hint that she was recently on Death's door.

Bette's hips haven't been bothering her.

Bette seizes the day!

Monkey has been with us for 4 years; she's an absolute brat and I adore her!

In the yard, Archie is our most dedicated watchdog.

Out of the yard, he prefers to roll in filth.

Murci has finally been spayed. She and Hazel had to be kept apart for a few days while she recuperated and Hazel was noticeably depressed about it. Murci is a tad taller than Hazel, mid-sized, but bigger than we initially expected.