The
founder of Puerto Vallarta Real Estate
Buyers' Agents (PVREBA), Jim Scherrer is a
retired entrepreneur who has owned property
in Puerto Vallarta for 24 years. Utilizing
his experience and extensive knowledge of
the area, Jim has written a series of
informative articles about travel to and
retirement in Puerto Vallarta, which you can
read on his website at
Tom Plattenberger,
July 15
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(Please submit your birthday amigos dates and pictures to Tara Spears tara.sprs@hotmail.com)
San Cristobal by bill Bell
July 15th , 2009 Page 2
Jaltemba Bay Animal Rescue
Advocating
humane and healthy practices for animals in the Jaltemba area by
promoting health, education, sterilization, adoptions, foster care and
positive relationships with animals and their owners.
December 2006 to June 2009: Two and a half years, 7 clinics and more than 1,150 animals spayed or neutered in the Jaltemba Bay Area!!!
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JBAR UPDATE:
It is wonderful meeting people who comment about the amazing difference there is regarding the reduction in the number of sick, homeless street animals in Jaltemba Bay. JBAR works all year to medicate, sterilize and to offer veterinary care for street animals. Many thanks to Ana and Celia who put in so much of their personal time. More volunteers to help drive animals to nearby clinics and/or to vets would be so appreciated!
Update on our Adopted Animals:
It is so rewarding to following the lives of some of our adopted animals, many now living in the U.S. or Canada. Here are a few of the stories.
News on Abbott, found very sick and abandoned in an Abbott pharmaceuticals box at a few weeks of age. Fred adopted him and JBAR flew him to New York once he was healthy enough to join his new family.
Dear Lin,
I hope this email finds you well; I apologize for the long overdue update on Abbott. He continues to thrive and is growing at a very fast pace. He was just at the vet’s yesterday and he weighed in at 9.2 lbs, which is almost double his arrival weight in April. The vet thinks he will get to about 12-15 pounds. We have been feeding him a mixture of dry food with a special mixture of raw meat from our local farmer’s market made especially for pets (ground liver, heart, tongue and kidneys). He also gets a snack of milk and hard boiled egg at mid-day. Abbott is starting to get his adult teeth, so the vet thinks he is under 6 months of age.
Abbott and our other dog Penny are getting along very well and we couldn’t be more pleased that there is no friction between them. They play together everyday and groom each other’s ears. I think their playing has had a positive effect on Miss Penny, who was starting to get a little lazy
and heavier in her maturing years (she is now back to her regular weight of 15 lbs).
We have socialized him with many people and he seems to be very good with young children and so far he is Ok with other dogs he has met.
He took to the leash very well and is able to climb our stairs well enough for his size but he is still afraid to come down them. He is for the most part house broken as he is crated during the day with one of us coming home after 4-5 hours to let him out for a pee break (although he has managed to ok with a 6.5 hour stretch one day last week).
Everyone who has met him wants to take him home’; he is just too cute for words. I keep telling them that there are more like him and I can hook them up. I am sending along some pictures of him that are about two weeks old.
All the best for now, I will keep you update.
Fred
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Lupita, the beautiful, injured Doberman has been adopted! Here is an email from Paulina (P.E.A.C.E,) about her new life.
Hola everyone!
Just wanted to spread the great news that Lupita, the red dobie, was adopted last week. Also wanted to thank each and everyone involved in her rescue, rehabilitation and adoption: muchas gracias!
Lupita was rescued by Lacy Brunetti in Guayabitos from her criminal owner who kept her tied up and all tangled to the point her leg had big patches of skin missing, fractures and it was so swollen, it was the same size from her thigh to the tip of her toes. Lacy helped Lupita´s leg reduce to it’s normal size and skin grew back on most of it, a titanic task that required loads of dedication, compassion and love- gracias Lacy!
Time went by and the day came when Lacy had to return North. Lupita was left under the care of Lalo and Molly Fisher. The day I saw her at their house I couldn´t resist myself and asked them if they would let me take care of her… those beautiful captivating amber eyes of her…
I had seen her weeks back at the sterilization clinic in Guayabitos and loved her immediately. At that point she had been struggling for quite a while trying to heal her paw. It was a heavy mass of bone, deformed and the pad was live flesh. She had to be kept in a crate, just a couple steps on her potty breaks made it bleed. Considering how much time had gone by under medication and that the paw was still causing trouble, vets agreed it was not going to get any better and decided to amputate her leg.
Lupita had her surgery and the leg was removed. Long story short, after a couple of weeks Lupita was on all three´s… leaving her funny tripod prints on the beach, learning what it feels to run free, playing with other dogs, going into the ocean… enjoying life!
The beginning of the happy ending came last week when I received a call from Troy -he had seen an article about her and was very touched by her story - made arrangements to meet and... couldn´t resist the charms of this precious little dog! Lupita now lives in PV, has two Chihuahua brothers with whom she gets along very well and gets LOADS of love from Troy and Ron: Lucky Lupita!
Again –This was only possible with everyone´s help: MUCHÍSIMAS GRACIAS!
New from Toshia, now in Canada, about ‘Bob’, the puppy adopted from our last clinic. “We are travelled well on the way back to Ontario. Bob has gone from 2.5 kilos to 18 pounds already! This I know cause I had to take him to the vet up here... he has mange! I am attaching a pic of him on the couch in our new little home.”
News from Ana in Lo de Marcos:
“I'm happy to report that the recent Lo de Marcos spay/neuter clinic was a great success! It was also a huge amount of work before, during and after, but well worth it! 79 animals were fixed in 4 days:
Dogs: M: 21 Cats: M:16
F: 21 F: 21
16 animals were from the La Penita/La Colonia area -- 4 dogs and 12 cats; 2 dogs came from Ursulo Galvan; and 63 were from here in Lo de Marcos, all with owners except for 2 female dogs which were both adopted.
READ ON FOR FURTHER IMPORTANT LOCAL ANIMAL INFORMATION.
Marcelino, the local vet in Lo de Marcos, acknowledges the strong need for some sort of animal shelter/animal control facility, and is communicating with the local delegado and other government authorities to try and make this happen. Some government funding is apparently available and Marcelino would also receive a stipend or salary for managing such a place.
X-ray and blood testing equipment are top items on a wish list, and if any of you in the US or Canada could/would research equipment and costs with your local vets it would be greatly appreciated. Outdated, old or even damaged but fixable equipment would be better than none. Please ask your vets to also consider gathering/storing extra and/or outdated supplies that you could bring down in the fall/winter. Thanks!
5 female dogs (all now fixed) are presently being given chemotherapy for CTVC (canine transmissible venereal cancer). Marcelino, the local vet, has been donating his time to administer their treatments, intravenous injections every 8 days (3-8 treatments depending on the severity/advancement of the cancer). He is also selling the drug (vincristina) at cost ($250 pesos per vial and 1 vial can do 4-5 treatments.) The purchase of the drug is coming out of a separate donated medical fund.”
Animals for Adoption:
Our tiny shelter is full and we need help finding homes for the following animals.
Rocky is a 2 yr. old (approx.) fixed M, healthy and
well socialized.
He was adopted about a year ago, but the owner is now
ill and can no longer care for him. He was then adopted out but the new
owner left Rocky to fend for himself in the streets of La Penita when he
went travelling. Amazingly the first owner spotted Rocky roaming the
streets and turned him over to our rescue facility here.
Little Sombrita was thrown away because she was pregnant. She will soon be fixed and hoping for a new forever friend. This young Cocker mix, 1-2 years old is gentle, small & loving.
Negrito is friendly, fixed, vaccinated, and about 1 year old.
Bala is a fixed Female, vaccinated, and now socialized and friendly.
Estrella is a sweet 1-2 year old Female Boxer X awaiting fixing.
She is presently being given antibiotics for respiratory trouble as she had been attacked by crocodiles and fought valiantly to protect the family who owned her. JBAR will cover the costs of all medications
if anyone will foster her until she is better. The little boy who owns
her, loves her, but the father does not want a sick animal at his home.
I call this sweet little 1-2 yr. old girl Yoda. She's
fixed and
receives regular Ivermec.
Miss Winky is a perhaps 6 month old sweet, fairly small & fixed Female. A big dog attacked her when she was only 6 weeks old and she had to have her eyeball removed and eye socket stitched up at our last clinic. so she has a permanent -- wink! Miss Winky needs to go to a family that will love here and accept her disability. She really does not notice!
Fidoman is not yet fixed but is apparently healthy
and not mean. He's
med. sized.
Please contact Ana at anadelodemarcos@gmail.com or
Lin at linchimes@hotmail.com regarding adoptions of any of these dogs.
From Tandy in Chacala:
Looking For A Special Home
Hi I’m Mouse…..I got that name because of my cute ears and that was the first thing Tandy saw when I would peep around the corner. I’m about 1.5 yrs. old and I have been mistreated and I was really afraid of people until just recently. Tandy fed me for 4 days before she could even touch me but once I realized that she loved me and she would protect me ….. it was all over …. I became a love muffin over night. Even before I would let her touch me I enjoyed following right on her heels when she ran on the beach. Now, I go everywhere with my new purple collar and I’m so good I don’t even need a leash.
I’m medium sized and I don’t pick on other dogs unless they insist and then I can take care of myself. I am somewhat protective of Tandy and would prefer to have her all to myself but she has another dog she loves & I’m learning to accept it and learning how to stay out of his way when he’s grumpy.
I am going this week to be examined, get my shots, get wormed, and make an appointment to be spayed by Dr. Mariana. Tandy has already given me two baths, picked off my ticks, treated my sore spots, put frontline on me, and makes me wear a collar ….. I’m toughing it out ….. I guess this is what it takes to be a part of a family. So many changes so rapidly…..I think I’m adjusting amazingly well.
I do have some eye problems….I’ll know more after Dr. Mariana looks at me on Monday…..but Tandy thinks I’m blind in one eye and she is concerned about my good eye….
Tandy is a rescuer and not able to keep me long term so she is looking for a really loving warm home for me, and she says she’s gonna be really picky about who can adopt me….she knows how special I am.
Tandy (327) 103-8914
Many thanks for the following generous donations:
Dori Mahr:
A new soft sided kennel approved for airline travel
Tony McLintock & Cheryl Watson:
$1000.00 worth of Flea/Tick medication as well as protective long leather gloves, collars and leashes.
Melina Bartlett: Collars and leashes
Sarah Walker and Ja’Qui: Collars and leashes
Regine Zabaib: $100.00 Cdn
Janice and Larry Jacobson-Wye: $25.00 Cdn
JBAR NEEDS:
Kennels especially large ones
Leashes and collars (all sizes)
Stethoscopes
Digital Thermometers
Muzzles
Dog and Cat Food
Sutures
Sterile Surgical gloves 7.5, 8.0, 8.5
Additional Requests!
Donations of bags of dog or cat food are always needed as we continue to feed street animals (approximately 20% of our budget goes to feeding homeless animals).
DON'T FORGET TO CLICK ON THESE LINKS
http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com
http://hopeanimalnetwork.ning.com/
TO MAKE A DONATION:
Please contact linchimes@hotmail.com
Donations may be made through mail, direct deposit, email money transfer or in person. Visa, Master Card and cash also accepted via PayPal at the following websites:
http://www.tomplattenberger.com/JBAR/Welcome.html
http://jaltembasol.com/Animal%20Rescue/Animal%20Rescue%20home.htm
Thanks to all of you for your wonderful support!
Additional Requests!
Donations of bags of dog or cat food are always needed as we continue to feed street animals (approximately 20% of our budget goes to feeding homeless animals).
DON'T FORGET TO CLICK ON THESE LINKS
http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com
http://hopeanimalnetwork.ning.com/
TO MAKE A DONATION:
Please contact linchimes@hotmail.com
Donations may be made through mail, direct deposit, email money transfer or in person.
Thanks to all of you for your wonderful support!
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Well known Dr. Simi similar comes to La Penita...on Highway 200 just north of the Avenida.
Mexico's Next Big Tourist Destination
Ronan McMahon - NuWire
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July 07, 2009
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| Just north of Puerto Vallarta, along a stunning stretch of coast know as The Riviera Nayarit, the Mexican government is investing $1.5 billion to improve accessibility and develop tourism infrastructure. |
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The Mexican government is investing $1.5 billion in a stretch of Mexican coast. This is a real estate opportunity you could profit from.
Infrastructure improvements are one of the biggest drivers of overseas real estate values. I’m talking airports, roads, bridges, and cruise ship ports. Anything that improves the accessibility of a piece of real estate makes it more desirable.
The development of tourism infrastructure also drives values. Golf courses, hotels, man-made beaches, boutiques, restaurants, and marinas all bring visitors. Of course it helps if the infrastructure improvements happen in a place with a great climate and a short flight from major affluent population centers.
Just north of Puerto Vallarta, along a stunning stretch of coast know as The Riviera Nayarit, the Mexican government is investing $1.5 billion to improve accessibility and develop tourism infrastructure.
The section of government responsible for this is called the "National Trust Fund for Tourism Development." Founded in the 70's, its brief is to create jobs and increase foreign revenue by backing tourism resorts. They think big. These are the guys who set their sights on a coconut plantation as the site for their first major project. Only known by a few local fishermen back then, you've probably heard of it today: Cancun.
Resorts backed by this section of the Mexican government dramatically outperform other beach resorts in terms of visitor numbers, room occupancy, and appreciation in real estate values.
The Riviera Nayarit covers the Pacific coast north of Puerto Vallarta to San Blas. By 2020, the government expects 14,000 hotel beds and 1 million annual visitors.
Nayarit won’t be a carbon copy of Cancun. Although Cancun was a huge
success, its development wiped out any trace of traditional Mexican
charm or authenticity. In Nayarit, height restrictions, density
regulations, and stricter zoning will help make the resort more
sustainable than Cancun.
Many development groups make bold promises about infrastructure and
amenities. But this branch of Mexico's government gets it done. They
bring the tourists. Jump into their slip stream, buy early-in
pre-construction, and kick back while they do the work. Before you know
it, the piece of Nayarit you bought will be part of a mega and high-end
resort. Hopefully you’ll be sitting on a tidy profit.
Click here to read more of Ronan's articles about international real
estate investment.
Even on the Streets of Guadalajara Michael Jackson was remembered...photograph by Bill Bell
