Animal Welfare: Managing Stray Cats and Dogs

Dear Supporters, 

The clinic that was recently opened in Playa del Carmen is open, running and breaking records already and we couldn't be more excited!

So far after the official opening on 7May, the numbers of people and animals that we have been able to assist seems very optimistic and indicates that it was definitely a great investment to build the new clinic. 

More Space

This new clinic gives more space with specific activities and procedures in each room. We are now able to keep the cats and dogs separate which is a big improvement from our old clinic. Previously we had to keep them together while they were recovering from anaesthesia after their surgeries. The benefits of separating the cats and dogs is huge, it prevents fights and the stress that they can cause each other.  

Even the people seems happier, now they have a place to register their pets without seeing the animal in recovery after surgery or without blocking someone’s way. There is enough space for people and animals.

The coco’s personnel have commented that thanks to this new clinic everything works much better!

Record Breaking Numbers

One of the biggest benefits is the impact on capacity. The Coco's staff can now attend to so many more animals each day. We have already had a record breaking 40 animals attended to in 1 day! This is double the numbers from the old location. This was not possible at the old clinic, which was an old house in an out of the way location, due to a lack of space for both the animals and the people. It also makes a dig difference that we are now located in a central, downtown location, which makes the clinic much easier to access. 

Some numbers

• During their first month, they received 397 animals
• In the first half of June, they have helped 391 animals
• More kittens have been part of the healthy kitten program and during May we helped 60 kittens
• In the first half of June, we have helped 62 kittens already

This really is an amazing investment and it is going to make a huge difference to the welfare of animals in Playa del Carmen!

Thanks for your support which has helped to make the dream of a new clinic a reality. 

With Gratitude, 

GVI Mexico

Links:

• Coco's Animal Welfare
• Visit our website
• Join our community on Facebook

Dear Supporters, 

Last time we shared the exciting news about the new clinic that we have been helping Coco's build. We are so thankful to you that we were able to sponsor an entire room, the GVI- Charitable Trust Room.  

Now we would like to share with you what else we have been using your generous donations for and how the clinic is starting to take shape!

We have been able to provide enough funds to Coco's so that they could purchase the following:

• Double hand washing sink
• All in One printer
• Power Strip
• Air Conditioning
• Drinking water dispenser (partial price donation)
• CCTV system

All of these purchases have been deemed essential for the following reasons

• The sink area will be used as a sterilising and disinfecting area for hands during the daily work at the clinic
• The printer will be used so that Coco's can print flyers for the regular spay and neuter campaigns that they run.
• The power strips will be able to connect multiple devices in different rooms
• The air conditioning will keep the surgery rooms cool and, very importantly, dry for better performance and hygiene.
• The water dispenser will supply safe drinking water for staff and visitors- essential in the Mexican heat!
• The CCTV system is a deterrent against theft and used to keep the premises and all of our stock and equipment safe and secure.  

As the final touches take place at the clinic we are getting more and more excited. We hope that our next update will be to bring you news of the opening of this amazing new facility that you have helped make a reality!

With Gratitude, 

GVI Mexico

Links:

• Visit our website
• Our partner, Coco's Website