Alison Wardlaw and I have given our hearts to Frida and Molly, two neighbourhood dogs, near our winter home at Loreto Shores RV Park. Frida is a 10 week old shepherd and Molly is a 1 year old lab mix.  These innocent pups live with a less fortunate Mexican family.  Both girls needed medical attention that the family cannot afford.

Frida was bitten and had a minor jaw fracture, an impacted tooth, and an eye infection. Molly was also bitten, with a gash on her face, and she was under-nourished.  Together, Alison and I paid for X-rays, stitches, medication and food to nurse these sweet little puppies back to health.

Luckily, we found a free Spay/Neuter clinic in Loreto, where both dogs were spayed and looked after very well. What a heart-warming experience helping our pups, holding them while they were given anaesthetic, watching them fall asleep in our arms, and then gradually wake up after surgery. Thank goodness for clinics such as this; they help to control the pet population in towns like Loreto.

The Mexican family is extremely grateful for all we have done for Frida and Molly.  Each day we visit the pups and medicate them. We have noticed the family is creating a better living environment for their dogs. Alison and I are educating them on how to properly care for their animals and hope they will continue to do so.  I know, some people say, “you can’t help them all.” But together, we’re helping to make a difference, starting with these two dogs.