By Megan Gabel
The Sociedad Protectora de Animales de San Miguel de Allende, A.C., is the oldest no-kill shelter for cats and dogs in San Miguel de Allende. We have been providing food, shelter, and care for unwanted and abandoned animals since 1980. Our goal has always been to find permanent, loving homes for our cats and dogs. We have an onsite clinic that provides veterinary services for our own animals and those belonging to the public. Without donations from our supporters, the S.P.A., a nonprofit organization, could not exist. Now through the end of the year all new donations to the S.P.A. up to a total of US$2,500 will be matched!
This year we have continued to focus on taking in dogs from the Canine Control Center (the government kill shelter), thus saving them from certain death. Grace, Charlie, and Annie are among those we rescued from that facility in 2022. Grace is a sweet, gentle hound dog who loves affection. Charlie is a hugger, friendly to people and other dogs. Annie is a lover, eager to go for a walk. She welcomes attention. Each is a wonderful dog and would do very well as a member of any family. We are so pleased that we were able to save them and more from Canine Control this past year, including Champ, Ruby, Maggie, Sammy, Clara, Sierra, Angel, Lizzy, Canela, Gigi, Brandy, and Poppy.
We also provide a safe haven for cats in need. Salem was homeless, living on a property with her three young daughters. They were not welcome to stay there. The whole family came to the S.P.A. in March 2022. Salem avoids other cats at the S.P.A. because they aren’t very kind to her. However, she loves people and is a great cat! Dolly was discovered in the trash in the campo about six months ago. Something or someone in her past taught her to be terribly afraid of people. She will require a very patient owner while she gets over her fear. She needs a home she can call her own.
These are just a few examples of what we face every day, year-round. We have many tales of animals in need and how the S.P.A. has come to their rescue. Thanks to our hardworking volunteers and staff, combined with ever-important donations from S.P.A. supporters, we have countless happy endings. Please help us continue our mission to provide a sanctuary for stray and abandoned cats and dogs of San Miguel. Our major expenses are food, medications, vaccines, and litter for our shelter animals, clinic medical supplies, lab costs, equipment, facility maintenance, cleaning costs for our population of dogs and cats, office supplies, and salaries for our small staff. We do not receive any government assistance. Although we economize when possible, our expenses typically exceed 2,000,000 pesos per year.
Please take advantage of the matching donation offer and donate to the S.P.A. today! It’s easy to donate (via PayPal) online at https://www.spasanmiguel.org (“Donate” button, top of each page) or on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/spasanmiguel (“Shop on Website” button, just below the banner). Please note that the only way to donate using a credit card is through a PayPal account.
You may also donate by Mexican or U.S. check written to “Sociedad Protectora de Animales de San Miguel de Allende, A.C.” (full name required) or by U.S. check to “San Miguel Community Foundation” (for a U.S. tax receipt, mark “for S.P.A.”). Checks may be dropped off at the S.P.A., Los Pinos 7, 415 152 6124, or at any La Conexion location (mark envelope “SPA, PMB 18”). Please email info@spasanmiguel.org with questions.
Thank you for becoming a part of our effort to provide a refuge for cats and dogs regardless how long it takes to find homes for them.
