Grand Opening of Sayulitanimals Community Clinic

Sayulita Animals grand opening was Saturday March 01,2009 with a great response and support from the local residence. Cherrie Olson who gave the opening remarks gave thanks to the founders, Upi Viteri, Sara Briner and Tamara Edwards who have given over a year of time and energy to bring this gift to Sayulita.

Cherrie, wanted to give thanks also to all who donated money and support, food was donated by Bicyclette, Don Pedro's, Rollie's, La Michoacanna Palleteria, Saylita Cafe, The Tropical House while the music was donated and provided by Vagabundo Soul and John Jeffers.

We at the Sayulita Son would like to say thank you to everyone who has an open heart for the animals of Sayulita. We ask you to take time to visit Sayulita Animals (www.sayulitanimals.ORG) web page to read and learn more about their purpose in Sayulita.

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Sayulitanimals, the local Animal Welfare Organization, is opening the doors of its Full Service Veterinary Clinic.

What started as public presentation on March 18th 2008 of a dream and vision by Tamara Edwards, Sara Briner and Upi Viteri, has finally become a reality. It wasn’t easy in times of economical recession to start a charity organization for street animals in a country like Mexico where animal welfare is the least of concerns. But no matter what obstacles arose on the way, Tamara and Sara looked straight ahead and kept on walking, finding solutions and building what they so strongly believe in. “Caring with Compassion for a healthy Community” is their slogan and guideline.

With the “200/50 Club” they found a way of raising accessible funds by looking for 200 people to donate $50 USD which was the money needed to open a full service, self- sustainable veterinary clinic. The clinic is a crucial for the organization to be able to proceed with 2 of their 4 community programs: free spay/neuter for all and medical aid for street animals. Besides facilitating these programs, the clinic will be functioning as a ‘’normal’’ veterinary office where you will get excellent care and products for your pet.

Marco Octavio Alvidrez Garcia is a young vet from and trained in Tepic. He received his experience working in various vet clinics in Puerto Vallarta, Punta de Mita and Valle Dorado. He is very excited to have joined up with Sayulitanimals.

On Saturday February 28th 2009 the clinic will officially open its doors and everybody is invited to come and enjoy an afternoon getting to know the place and the people involved with Sayulitanimals. The event starts at 2p.m. and ends by 6p.m. at Calle Manuel Plascencia #3 (by the festive salon).