Foster or Fail? When we lived in Oregon, my husband and I fostered over 25 dogs for our local shelter. Fostering fit in well with our lifestyle, where we travelled often and didn’t want to commit to dog ownership. When we would talk to our friends about fostering, they’d say, “Oh, I could never do […]
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Since the pandemic ended, adoptions of Mexican dogs in the United States and Canada have slowed to a trickle. Yet, there are no fewer abandoned dogs in our area. Crowding at The Ranch has been very difficult for dogs and volunteers alike. We have turned away countless puppies and dogs because our facility is over-capacity.
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Welcome to the Puppy Casita! When Jack Talerico moved to Ajijic, he wanted a dog. His husband, Justo Ramirez, was still in California selling their former home and Jack needed some company. He contacted Syd Sullins at The Ranch and the rest is history. Now when you visit Jack and Justo’s home, you might hear
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As of this writing, all of the local dog rescues are over capacity. At The Ranch, we have over 100 dogs. We could sure use some help. If you’ve ever thought about volunteering in some capacity, now’s the time. Here are some opportunities for you: You can foster. We always need foster homes for our
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100+ Dogs Evacuated Due To Wildfire On the afternoon of June 4th, Ranch board member Syd Sullins was visiting with friends when she received several calls about a fire quickly approaching The Ranch. Syd messaged The Ranch board, a few volunteers, and the Ranch staff and headed that way. “It was an extremely hot and
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“As Susan Watkins reminded me the other day, we can’t adopt our way out of this problem,” Ranch Board Member Corrine Kelly said recently when we were discussing the overload of dogs being cared for at The Ranch. The answer, of course, is spaying and neutering pets, street dogs, and feral cats. This is the
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When the staff arrived at The Ranch today they found six abandoned puppies in the play yard. Unfortunately, this is not an uncommon occurrence. The new cuties look to be some kind of Shepherd/Malinois mix and their appearance today birthed this column! The Ranch receives a large litter of puppies about once a month. The
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In 2022, The Ranch placed 275 dogs in new homes. While that number is exciting, our 2021 total was over 500. What’s going on, you may ask? It seems that demand for Mexican dogs has declined in the United States and Canada. Many people were excited to adopt dogs during the height of the pandemic
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What does it cost to care for a dog? Oh, not that much. But what about caring for 100 dogs? The expenses faced by The Ranch every month might surprise you. One hundred dogs eat about 28,000 pesos’ worth of dog food a month. That’s a lot of kibble! While all that dog chow is
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Although most of the dogs who come to The Ranch are ready for adoption after being neutered, vaccinated and treated for parasites, there are dogs in need of advanced medical treatment. Some have been abandoned because of their maladies while others have had accidents or been hurt living on the street. Thanks to The Ranch
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