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12 Days/12 Ways 2010 - Isla Animals on Isla Mujeres

Isla Animals is a non-profit organization founded by Isla Mujeres resident Alison Sawyer Current continuing a project started by Amigos de los Animales in 2002. Isla Animals is dedicated to decreasing the unwanted pet population on Isla Mujeres, Mexico through on-going spay/neuter programs, education, vaccinations and adoption. Initially Alison and her husband Jeff opened their beautiful home on North Beach and agreed to foster litters of puppies until they were old enough to put up for adoption. This came to be known as “Puppy Camp”. However, the numbers of litters grew and they gracefully adapted their home to accommodate these pups in need. Read More...
Posted Tuesday, December 21, 2010 7:16 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

12 Days/12 Ways 2010 - Centro de Equinoterapia de Playa de Carmen A.C.

The Equine Therapy Center in Playa del Carmen AC was created in March 2008 to address the concerns of local parents with children with disabilities. Supported by the owners of the Equestrian Clubs of Playa del Carmen and Puerto Aventuras, this therapy program was launched to provide alternative therapies to people with disabilities living on the Riviera Maya. The Equine Therapy Center of Playa del Carmen works with children and adults with many different types of disabilities including cerebral palsy, autism, motor coordination impairment, down syndrome and hydrocephalus. Read More...
Posted Monday, December 20, 2010 9:12 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

12 Days/12 Ways 2010 - PEACE Isla Mujeres

PEACE Isla Mujeres is PEACE Isla Mujeres is an initiative of PEACE, a nonprofit community organization based in Punta de Mita, Mexico. PEACE is a recognized 501(c)(3) in the United States and a recognized A.C. in Mexico. PEACE Isla Mujeres is a nonprofit organization created to improve the community of Isla Mujeres through Protection and Education re: Animals, Culture & the Environment. A focus is placed on educational opportunities, youth development, environmental responsibility, animal care and protection and economic empowerment. Read More...
Posted Saturday, December 18, 2010 10:09 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

12 Days/12 Ways 2010 - Malix Pek A.C. in Playa del Carmen

Malix Pek Playa del Carmen Malix Pek A.C., started in 2008, is a registered non-profit (Asociación Civil) comprised of a group of Volunteers dedicated to the rescue and adoption of abandoned and mistreated dogs. Malix is Maya for dog of no origin or colloquially, "street dog", and describes the dogs that this organization was formed to assist. Malix Pek was started by a group of local people who loves dogs and all animals. Their goal is to decrease the number of street dogs here in Playa del Carmen. Read More...
Posted Friday, December 17, 2010 7:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

12 Days/12 Ways 2010 - El Mundo Para Puerto Morelos SC

El Mundo Para Puerto Morelos SC A Charity for the Community, Puerto Morelos, Mexico - Determining the Need, Implementing the Solution. The goal is to inspire the citizens and friends of Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo, Mexico to enrich their lives and their community in the areas of health, education, and welfare through financial generosity and volunteer commitment. Through research and open communication EMPPM determines needs that are not being met through normal bureaucratic channels, work with community leaders to identify solutions to meet those needs, then focuses on the steps necessary to implement plans for solving the issues. Please join EMPPM in supporting this small, beautiful, thriving fishing community struggling to maintain its autonomy in a world of international tourists. Read More...
Posted Thursday, December 16, 2010 6:37 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

12 Days/12 Ways 2010 - Coco's Cat Rescue in Playa del Carmen

Coco's Cat Rescue provides free or low cost spay/neuter surgeries and basic pet care to those on a low income. While the primary focus is cats, Coco's clinic also provides spay/neuter services for dogs through grants from Sociedad Protección Animales de Peninsula (SPAP) and Veterinarios Internacionales Dedicados a Animales Sanos (VIDAS). CCR is also committed to education which encourages responsible pet ownership and challenges negative associations with feral cats and consequent cruelty. Their long term mission is to greatly increase the number of animals that they are able to assist and expand their model to embrace other local areas in need of services. Read More...
Posted Wednesday, December 15, 2010 6:05 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

12 Days/12 Ways 2010 - Hekab Be Library in Akumal

"On the 12th day of Christmas my true love gave to me...." This beloved traditional holiday song is the inspiration for a seasonal blog series, "12 Days/12 Ways", an effort to draw attention to 12 worthy not for profit groups in Playa Read More...
Posted Tuesday, December 14, 2010 6:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

12 Days/12 Ways 2010 - Angel Notion in Playa del Carmen

"On the 12th day of Christmas my true love gave to me...." This beloved traditional holiday song is the inspiration for a seasonal blog series, "12 Days/12 Ways", an effort to draw attention to 12 worthy not for profit groups in Playa Read More...
Posted Monday, December 13, 2010 6:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments