By Megan Gabel
The Sociedad Protectora de Animales de San Miguel de Allende, A.C., San Miguel’s oldest no-kill shelter for dogs and cats, houses a combined average of 100 animals. We provide food, care (vaccinations, sterilization, veterinary and medical care), and shelter for all of them until they become family companions, no matter how long it takes.
The S.P.A.’s annual Pet Food Money Bank fundraiser is our only major fundraiser of the year. The purpose of the fundraiser is to raise money to cover the annual cost to feed our resident animals, like Dexter, Sara, Miny, and Martin. The goal of this year’s Pet Food Money Bank is $250,000 pesos (about US$14,000). All funds raised—100%—will be applied to the annual cost of food for our family-pets-to-be.
As our cats and dogs become a part of families, we take in more animals. Some are so malnourished when they arrive that we must give them special supplemental food until they become stronger. Many of our animals— dogs in particular—have been at the S.P.A. for years. As they age, they require food designed to address the needs of older animals. Even some of our younger animals are sometimes on a unique diet. For these reasons, we have had to switch some of our residents from our regular, economy-priced food to other options. Because animals do not adjust well to changes in diet and we lack sufficient storage space, we need to raise money to cover the annual cost of feeding our cats and dogs, rather than seek donations of food.
Please donate to help us raise money to cover this basic expense – FOOD! PayPal donations to our Pet Food Money Bank may be made online at spasanmiguel.org/pet-food-money-bank, by clicking the “Shop on Website” button, on our Facebook page: facebook.com/spasanmiguel, or by clicking HERE. Please note that the only way to donate using a credit card is through a PayPal account (we’re working on alternatives).
Donate by Mexican or U.S. check to “Sociedad Protectora de Animales de San Miguel de Allende, A.C.” (full name required) or U.S. check to “San Miguel Community Foundation” (mark for S.P.A. for a U.S. tax receipt). Your check may be dropped off at the S.P.A., Los Pinos 7, or at any La Conexion location (mark envelope “S.P.A., PMB 18”). Or mail your check to Sociedad Protectora de Animales (S.P.A.), Los Pinos 7, Col. Lindavista, San Miguel de Allende, GTO, 37736, Mexico; or S.P.A., PMB No. 18, 220 N. Zapata Hwy. No. 11, Laredo, Texas 78043-4464 USA. Cash donations should be made at our office only (Los Pinos 7). Questions? Call 415 152 6124 or write info@spasanmiguel.org Please don’t delay, deposit funds today. We need and appreciate your help. Thank you!
