The Future Is Now - The New Peanut Pet Shelter

[Daddy B]

Originally Posted by FrankRN

I spoke with Andy during our last trip to PDC about a dog we sort of adopted and for whom we felt sorry. Though he intially said he had no room fo another dog, Andy came through by offering to move a few things around and make some room for my new friend. As it turned out, we found an alternate soultion and did not need Andy's help. But he was quick to offer it and asked nothing in return.

And he never once mentioned that these lost souls share their home with them!

Maybe I don't follow the Peanut Shelter threads as closely as I should, but I had no idea they lived in your home with you Andy. Knowing that makes what you are doing down there even more of a work of the heart. You guys most certainly deserve a decent facility from which to continue and expand your work. And I am happy to make another contribution to such a wonderful cause (and two such giving people).

And there's more: everytime Andy and Jen return home from a well-deserved night out they can't just collapse on the bed like us mere mortals do: they have to feed, water and look after the whole pack. Themselves.

[mastequilapf]

Wow! This is amazing! Rick those plans look awesome! Congrats Andy & Jen!

[maureena5]

Hey Rick,

Thank you for bringing the Animal Shelter Cause to the forfront with your post!!! Thank you too for bringing/giving your professional expertise to the project!!! Your plans are fabulous!

I will sponsor a kennel in honor of my cousin's service dog( RIP), Rev. Below is a photo of Rev.



Thanks Rick for all your help!!!!

Maureen

[Babaloo]

Bump...
...sorry...it's all about marketing
I believe we have 4 confirmed sponsors - approximately 20 to go!
Thanks everyone!

[ANDY&JEN]

Hi Frank, yes mate we live in a kennel but we love every one of them so its all good

Rick you have done an amazing job here amigo, and thank you to everyone who has again dug deep to help us, a mere thank you never seems enough

Maureen you are an angel (and of course Joe is too) missing you both

[Mexivoof]

Before asking non members of this forum for help, please give me a good answer to this question.

With so many animals here in (fill in the city or state) why should I help dogs in Mexico?

I do want to help, but I haven't thought of a good answer to this valid question.

[See Turtle]

Originally Posted by Babaloo

Thanks...Andy has to go to internet cafes to read this thread (or any threads)
I'm sure it's killing him that he can't immediately read these responses
Thanks, Vikki

Is something wrong with the laptop I sent him? Or is it just lack of connectivity at home?

[Shammy]

Of course it's a valid question, but the way I feel is....

There are a ton of charities out there that need money. Giving to any one of them won't save the world, but your contribution helps. Who to give to though, when so many need your assistance? The way I feel is I give to what's near and dear to my heart, or what personally touches me. I give to a charity that helps kids who have birth defects, because I have a child who was born with one. I give to breast cancer research, because my mom died of breast cancer. I give to a few other charities that have personal meaning to me as well. When it comes to animals specifically - my shelter here needs money too, and yes I have donated. But they are better off here than they are in Mexico, there are more people willing to help their local shelter than a relatively unknown shelter in Playa del Carmen. Since I know (and love) Andy and Jen and I consider them near and dear to my heart, that's enough reason for me to donate my time and/or money to them from time to time. I love Playa too, it means something to me personally, so when someone needs help, I try to do what I can (bomberos, hurricane relief, etc.). Doesn't mean I won't help another charity, animal related or not, just means I am ALSO helping some friends in Mexico who need it.

Put it this way - one person can't save the world with their donation. At some point and time, if you have money to donate, you have to decide where that money is to go. You can pick the Peanut Pet Shelter and know it's a worthy cause (I've been there, I know!) and right now they REALLY need our help. Next time you have money to spare, you can donate to your local shelter. And so on and so forth.

Just my dos pesos.

[Heather]

Originally Posted by Mexivoof

Before asking non members of this forum for help, please give me a good answer to this question.

With so many animals here in (fill in the city or state) why should I help dogs in Mexico?

I do want to help, but I haven't thought of a good answer to this valid question.

Warning: this is going to be a first draft, poorly written post.

That is a good question to have an answer for, Mexivoof. I hear people posing the same question when aid for starving people in Africa (for example) is discussed ("we have people starving right here in the US!").

What Shammy said was right on. Another thing I consider is the support network. Here in Mexico, there is no money to help stray animals, outside of private donation, and there are VERY few shelters. Without Andy and Jen, as well as a handful of other locals I know with a passion for animals (Sherry Stevens and Laura are just two), these animals would have no one, and nothing. As sad as the stray pet problem can be in the US, I don't think there is any way that it can be as bad as it is here. At least in the US there are humane societies and humane ways of terminating the lives of animals who have no one. Here the dogs just lead miserable lives until they finally die on the street by being hit by a car, or of disease.

There is a pack of dogs that hang out by my friend Sara's house. One of these was a fairly young (under a year) female dog who recently had a litter of puppies that wound up on the street, too. She's a sweet, lovely dog and Sara and her husband were hoping to come up with the money to get her spayed (or take her to the free spay neuter clinic next month). Well, yesterday, we saw poor mama dog "hooked up" with a male street dog and realized she must have gone into heat again, so it looks like there will be yet MORE street dogs running around the neighborhood soon. And this might continue to happen to this poor little dog until her body finally wears out.

I just feel so sad and discouraged by the street dog/cat thing here. Honestly, it is the worst thing about living here and it's something I will never get over. I'm so grateful for people like Andy and Jen, and for all of you amazing people who help them to do the good work they do.

[Mexivoof]

Thanks Shammy,
I am still waiting for Babs or Andy and Jen to send me something printable that I can hand out at the local groomers, or post on my "pet causes" web site.
I did send them a pay pal donation a few months ago, now I have more time than money, but I know I can help in other ways, and I know that question will come up.
My "pet cause"? Basset Buddies Rescue. Located just outside of Milwukee they are doing the same thing and having the same problems as Andy and Jen. They spay/neuter, give shots, take care of other medical problems (sometimes for life) and try to place Basset Hounds and mixes in "forever homes" in Northern Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota and the UP.
My avatar is one of them. We've had him 3 1/2 years, and since he is quiet right now we love him to death (not always the case).

[Mexivoof]

Heather, I agree 100%. I am just trying to figure out a way to get an average Milwukeean to go to the trouble of figuring out Pay Pal and spending a few buck versus writing a check to the Humane Society, or Basset Buddies and dropping it in the mail.

[Heather]

Originally Posted by Mexivoof

Heather, I agree 100%. I am just trying to figure out a way to get an average Milwukeean to go to the trouble of figuring out Pay Pal and spending a few buck versus writing a check to the Humane Society, or Basset Buddies and dropping it in the mail.

And it's a great question to ask.

[Mexivoof]

Heather, you first draft was great, except you have been out the country too long. "Right on" is out; thanks to Gordon Ramsey, "Spot on" is in. Dig?

[Doggiemom]

Rick, wonderful plans!!!! I'm not sure I will be able to raise enough money this week to *sponsor* a kennel, sure hope I do though!

I get asked the same question ALL the time about why I am so passionate about helping out some animal shelter in some small town in Mexico. It is a cause near and dear to my heart, plain and simple!

[Babaloo]

Originally Posted by Mexivoof

Thanks Shammy,
I am still waiting for Babs or Andy and Jen to send me something printable that I can hand out at the local groomers, or post on my "pet causes" web site.

The first post of this thread is pretty much everything I have. It includes the details of the project, the plans, photos and the specific monetary needs of the shelter. Under "thread tools" above the posts you will have a "show printable version" option. I would choose that and print the post.
If you want to do something online, you could always link to this thread.
Hope this helps.