San Miguel de Allende Atención San Miguel, the best information in print and online! May 17
By Irene Diamant Having taken a vote for the SPA’s Prom King, we find ourselves in a terrible bind. Negrito, Ace, Cappy and Tramp have each made “the most popular” list among their fellow pooches. The vote is stuck in a four-way tie. I have to agree, as I have not met four more appealing [...]
By Joan DiPiero With Mother’s Day arriving this Sunday, we at the SPA, turn our attention to the wonderful mama cats currently in residence. Think of their plight — generously giving of their love and attention, not to mention their nutritious milk, and then, after several weeks, they are abandoned by their once-adoring offspring. We [...]
By Lynn Weisberg and Joan DiPiero Meet Venus and Dipper, our dogs of the month. They are sisters and part of a litter of nine (yes, all named after planets or stars) that were born at the SPA in 2011. They were adopted together shortly after being weaned, but returned a year later when their [...]
As told to Irene Diamant Fiona (female, two years old): I confess I’m fussy. You must be at least as smart as I am and good at throwing a ball. I love to chase a ball and catch it on the run. It’s in my blood. My ideal mate(s): must admire refined, Blue Heeler mixes. [...]
By Suzy Tatum Two years ago, I lost my big old fuzzy gray cat named Oscar. He had been sick for many months and I hoped he could be saved. Finally, the vet said that it was time and he had to be put to sleep. It was a very tearful ending to a wonderful [...]
By Joan DiPiero You’ve fallen in love with a cat and now you’re taking her home. Here’s what you need to know: 1. Supplies: Food and water bowls, litter and tray, scratching post, toys, and a bed/basket. 2. Food: Wet and dry food should be provided. Leave dry food out all day long. Fresh water [...]
By Lynn Weisberg You’ve fallen in love with a dog and now you’re taking him home. Here’s what you need to know: 1. Food and water: For the first few days, mix some of the dog’s SPA food with his new food. Feed a very young puppy three to four times per day; adults, preferably [...]
By Lynn Weisberg and Joan DiPiero For April, we are highlighting puppies Scooby and Macy and cats Fancy and Nadia. Scooby and his sister Macy, both now seven months old, were rescued from near a school in the campo when their “angel” saw them being kicked and abused by school kids. When they first arrived [...]
By Carol Deal Several weeks ago, I visited the SPA, thinking I might adopt a kitten with which to share my life. My two dogs are primarily outside pets, so it was appealing to have a furry presence with which to spend the evenings. Upon arrival, I was very efficiently told about the process and [...]
By Harry Burrus When I began volunteering to walk SPA dogs, I was immediately drawn to a medium-large black lab named Molly, a classic beauty. Her amber eyes penetrated like lasers. She had me. Molly had been at the SPA over a year and was 17 months old. She was not walked often because she [...]
