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 No one ever said helping the animals of Mexico was going to be easy. And, we knew it wouldn’t be from the moment we set out to do just that. However, one aspect of the experience which we had not anticipated is the emotional rollercoaster that accompanies the bittersweet nature of our work south of the border.
Our projects, which range from the untainted joy of our international dog rescue to the somber realities of humane euthanasia, expose us to experiences of great beauty but also to scenes of unspeakable tragedy and heartache. Each stride we take forward fills us with the greatest sense of hope and inspiration, but is invariably tainted by the raw reality of the suffering we are setting out to alleviate.
The past few weeks have been no exception. We recently bottomed out emotionally after holding a humane euthanasia training seminar in a very run down animal control center in Mexico and immediately rejuvenated while saving the lives of 15 beautiful rescue dogs and visiting the impoverished neighborhood along the border where we will be launching our new campaign to provide free health care and veterinary services.
And, so it goes. Invariably the highs outweigh the lows, and the gratification of making a difference is that much sweeter after feeling deeply the pain of the animals you are working so hard to help.
We remain more committed than ever to this work and thank you for your support and participation.
-Christi Camblor, DVM
Compassion without Borders Cofounder
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Fifteen More Meximutts Migrate Northward
We just got back with the latest group of rescue dogs and all 15 are now safe and sound in northern California. We loaded up the meximutts in Juarez and began our two day road trip across the deserts and valleys between there and here. The dogs enjoyed potty breaks every two to three hours as we rotated out different dogs out of their travel crates to sit on our laps for each leg of the trip.
As always, by the end of the journey we became very bonded to each one and grateful beyond belief that we were able to save their lives.
Allow us to introduce you to some of the latest gang – click here for full text.
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2008 CWOB “Wags to Riches" Rescue Calendars Now Available!
Our 2008 calendars are hot off the press! Each page boasts a beautiful Meximutt photo along with his or her story. Celebrate each month of the year with a different rescue dog and their amazing story of wags to riches!
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Help us to get a new autoclave!
Compassion without Borders desperately needs an autoclave (machine used to sterilize surgical instruments) for our spay and neuter clinics in Mexico. Our old autoclave which we have had repaired on multiple occasions, is finally beyond saving and we must invest in a new one to ensure optimal care and hygiene for the animals we service. The models of autoclaves we need for our purposes cost around $1,500.00
Make a donation towards this life saving piece of equipment today! |
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