Many animals protagonized Maya legends
Before the Conquest, the native people of Yucatan attributed to several species of fauna a mythical character; during the Colonial era, the animals became part of legends, some of which are narrated even now. The dove, the cardinal, the deer and the dog appear as protagonists of these stories, and the magical evil animals included the “huay” More...
Vaccinate your pet in National Antirabies Week in Cancun
Throughout the city clinics will provide vaccinations from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m….. CANCÚN — On Sunday September 24 began the national week of reinforcement of rabies canine and feline vaccination 2017, More...
Frida the rescue dog emerges as hero of Mexican earthquake
MEXICO CITY — For a country still in mourning and counting its dead from last Tuesday’s devastating earthquake, Frida the Navy rescue dog has emerged as a source of inspiration and pride in the More...
Rabies vaccine will be administered to pets next week
SANTA ELENA, Yucatan — With a target of 120 thousand pets, the Yucatan Health Secretariat (SSY) will implement the National Anti-Rabies Vaccination Reinforcement Week of Dogs and Cats, from Sunday Sept. 24 More...
Three new K9 agents join Yucatan police with help from U.S. government
Frika, William and Flippy are the names of the three new canine agents of the Yucatan State Police Department donated by the U.S. government through the Merida Initiative…. MERIDA — As part of the More...
Looking for a new lifetime best friend?
My wife and I have always been nature lovers. We love pets, and we like to promote respect for plants and animals. We actually like pets so much that we currently have at home 5 cats and 7 dogs. All of our “children” More...
Yucatán becomes a “pet-friendly” state
More establishments are opting for the pet-friendly environment, and are giving four-legged animals a place to enjoy with their owners, without them worrying about leaving their pets in unsafe places or at home. More...
Medical Tourism in Mexico extends to Pet Care
Fernando Garcia drove 30 minutes from his home in Yuma, Arizona to Centro Medico Veterinario -or Veterinary Medical Center-, across the U.S.-Mexico border in the town of San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora. Garcia and More...
Cozumel seeks support to shelter stray animals if a hurricane strikes
COZUMEL, Q. Roo — Cozumel’s Humane Society (La Sociedad Humanitaria) is asking citizens for support to house dogs and cats in their homes if a hurricane hits the island, since their facilities are not More...
Council for Animal Welfare established in Cancún
CANCÚN — The mayor of Benito Juárez municipality, Remberto Estrada Barba, led the establishment of the Municipal Council for Animal Welfare, where he urged Benito Juarez citizens to raise awareness to prevent More...
