Be a pet escort!

[sharky60]

Hola all, just want to remind everyone, or tell those that don't know, you can be a pet escort for the Humane Society of Cozumel, to bring a dog or cat to it's new forever home in the U.S. or Canada.

It's easy, fun and rewarding.

just contact the HS and let them know you are willing to help. They handle all the paper work, bring the animal to the airport, ready to be transported. All's you have to do is be a warm body to hand it off to it's new owner at your final destination.

They currently have 2 puppies that need to go to Minnesota through Delta, so if you're headed that way from Coz, or willing to escort a pet to another location, please contact the HS.

Here's a link to the website: Cozumel Humane Society » Give us a hand.

if you click on the microphone on the website, there used to be a message from your ol' pal Sharky, but for some reason, it doesn't appear to be working anymore.

 

[BettyfromToronto]

Hubby & I did this in November and Sharky is right. CHS did everything. We did go out a few days ahead of time to meet the dogs.

1. Saying hello at CHS
2. Waiting outside Cozumel airport for flight
3. Saying goodbye at Toronto airport

 

[MMM]

While this may feel like a good cause, and I hate to sound like a party pooper, there are PLENTY of dogs in shelters in Canada and the US that need homes. Secondly, I just saw a story in an Alberta newspaper about two days ago where dogs coming from Mexico brought in Canine brucellosis with them and infected other dogs they came in contact with.

 

[divin'dog]

Hubby & I did this in November and Sharky is right. CHS did everything. We did go out a few days ahead of time to meet the dogs.

1. Saying hello at CHS
2. Waiting outside Cozumel airport for flight
3. Saying goodbye at Toronto airport

That is a noble thing to do, no matter where the animal came from or is going. I'm sure the dogs who were placed were thankful!

Reminds me of this story...

 

[DandyDon]

While this may feel like a good cause, and I hate to sound like a party pooper, there are PLENTY of dogs in shelters in Canada and the US that need homes. Secondly, I just saw a story in an Alberta newspaper about two days ago where dogs coming from Mexico brought in Canine brucellosis with them and infected other dogs they came in contact with.

Thank you. I have also wondered about the point with as many dogs & cats we have in the US in need of adoption, as well as risks? I am totally in support of rescuing dogs & cats as much as possible, all of ours are rescues, and if there is some point to rescuing Cozumel animals instead of home animals - let us know...??

 

[darook]

I have a dog from Playa Del Carmen that was brought up just over a year ago. Right now he is sitting next to/on me and is a real sweetie. We didn't go looking for a rescue dog from Mexico but are really happy we found him. Regardless of the pup's origin, rescue dogs are the way to go. There are plenty from all over the place that need homes.

 

[AfterDark]

We only have good dogs on this planet. Maybe some faraway planet has a bad dog on it, doubt it though. I agree we have plenty here that need help but a dog is a dog so if someone already has by-passed domestic adoption and, I'm in Coz and, the pooch needs an escort I'd be there to help out. Besides those dogs might be the only natives south of the border crossing it with papers!

 

[dmoore19]

How long will it take them to learn how to speak english?

 

[Sideways]

I'm with MMM and Don on this one. We have WAY too many pets in our SoCal shelters to think about bringing them in from abroad. Our current dog, who is now 14, was a rescue from our local animal control center and was scheduled to be euthanized at 8 months old when she rescued us . For years we supported one of the Playa Del Carmen shelters, bringing down suitcases full of medical supplies donated from our Vet's office. Our Vet is so awesome!!! To us, that seems like the most effective way to help. Don't get me wrong, anyone who chooses to rescue a pet from Mexico, or anywhere, is simply AWESOME!!!!! There is no right or wrong way to save a life. Like someone mentioned, we'd be happy to help shuttle someone's forever furry friend from Coz to the states

 

[DandyDon]

All cattle are vaccinated as calves for Brucellosis in the US, and dairy herds are tested annually. Canada and the US are considered Brucellosis eradicated for cattle, but there are natural reservoirs and the disease can move from one specie to another even tho various specific species are more common for various animal species. A cow vet I know told me about catching it (we call it Bang's diesease, the old name) maybe from calf delivery, and it sounded horrible for him. I've delivered calves bare handed, naturally and by C-section, but after that story I started carrying plastic gloves and alcohol.

There doesn't seem to be a vaccine for dogs or humans. I see that vets in various states suggest testing, but secondary testing is suggested and it looks like an expensive test even to do once. Here's one discussion from Michigan: MDARD - State Veterinarian Warns Dog Owners: Test for Canine Brucellosis

Something to discuss with your vet when acquiring a new dog from any source I suppose.