Dog Gone Foundation: This project was created in 2004 by Alison and Jeff in response to the overwhelming number of dogs they were fostering at their house. Because the numbers had reached as high as 40 at a time, we sometimes resorted to local adoptions that were into less than ideal homes. Unfortunately these dogs often ended up on the streets again or were poorly cared for and eventually came back to Alison’s house with a whole host of new health issues and problems to treat. Luckily tourists would visit Alison and often adopted a dog. Alison would help them fly the animal home, offering crates and paper work. Now, July 2006, she has sent out so many dogs that she knows all the ins and outs of the process, making it easier than ever. Inevitably though the few good local adoptions and the lucky ones that flew out with generous tourist could not keep up with the growing number of animals in need - thus, the Dog Gone Foundation was born.

Weekly Spay Day: After our fourth spay/neuter clinic (November 2003) it became apparent that while there was an initial improvement in street animals, the numbers began to climb between the yearly events. We decided that year round upkeep was important and initiated a weekly “Spay Day” with the goal of performing a minimum of 6 spays/ neuters per week (312 per year). Working together with Dr. Pepe Vega, we offer a free service for pets in low-income households. We also trap and spay/neuter feral animals who are then released after an appropriate amount of recovery time. Plus we make sure that all animals in foster care are done before they are adopted out. Thanks to the efforts of many volunteers and donors this project continues to thrive. Our estimated cost per animals is $14usd. To sponsor an animal, a week, or even a year, please indicate Spay Day in the memo area of your donation.

Van: One of the obstacles many islanders face in caring for their animals is basic transportation. When dealing with a population of moped, taxi, and bus riders, transporting a 50 lb. dog to the vet office can be really difficult… especially in an emergency situation. We are working on buying a van for the animal clinic in order to help make house calls and to transport animals to the clinic when necessary. This is an absolute must for quality medical care on this island. If you would like to help make this a reality, please indicate Van in the memo area of your donation.

Blowpipe: Handling feral animals is never fun, and often nearly impossible. Those that we do manage to trap can be dangerous and even experienced personnel have ended up with serious bites and scratches. In order to continue our trap and release program we would like to acquire a blo-jector kit to be able to tranquilize feral animals in their cages and keep our staff safe. The kit, plus medication, is $300usd, to help us purchase this please indicate Blowpipe in the memo area of your donation.

Foster Care: Every year, literally hundreds of animals pass through our foster care program. Some stay only a day and some stay for much longer (we’ve had some who had to wait nearly two years for their forever homes!). We make every effort possible to care for every animal in need, only euthanizing when there is no other option. (for example if a dog is violent) When looked at on a per animal daily basis, foster care is relatively inexpensive, costing just under a dollar per animal per day. However, put 40 animals into foster care and you can see how it becomes costly very quickly. To help us continue to be a ‘no kill’ shelter, please indicate Foster Care in the memo area of your donation.

Island Animal Clinic: The clinic on Isla Mujeres has always been very primitive. Essentially we have rented a three room house. There is a reception room, a room for animals in crates and an examining room for care and surgeries. We have very little equipment because many items left with Dr. Delfino so if you would like to help purchase some new equipment please put clinic in the memo area of your donation.