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Opening the "Corridor of Compassion" from the US to Costa Rica

Started Jul 13

Fixing Fido - Documentary re: street dog overpopulation

Replied Apr 19

AKUMAL ANIMAL RESCUE FUND WEBSITE

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Hope Animal Network's Managing Director

I'm all out of carrots, all out of sticks... Nov. 3, 2009

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Shawn Santos replied to Shawn Santos's discussion 'Agenda and meeting minutes from "Back to Basics" meeting' in the group A Night for Hope

Hi Stan, This particular idea is now defunct. I have focused my attention on supporting the ZAPP Animal Center in San Felipe who has found themselves in dire straights lately. Thanks for checking in--much appreciated. Shawn

July 21

Stan Burnett replied to Shawn Santos's discussion 'Agenda and meeting minutes from "Back to Basics" meeting' in the group A Night for Hope

No posts on this since the first. Is this idea still alive or is it dead? Thanks!

July 19

Shawn Santos added a discussion

Opening the "Corridor of Compassion" from the US to Costa Rica

This is a great article documenting "Cycle 4 Strays", a long bicycle ride that will connect Best Friends Animal Society in Utah to the McKee Project in Costa Rica, in an effort to open a “Corridor of Compassion” designed to provide support to all th…

July 13

Shawn Santos commented on Tanya Golden Gylfe's blog post 'CALIFORNIA VOTERS - DO THIS!!'

Thanks for posting this. It looks like we scored a small victory! http://hsus.typepad.com/wayne/2010/07/california-egg-bill.html

July 7

Katharine Karesa joined Shawn Santos's group

Puerto Vallarta Vicinity Animal Network

Specifically focused on connecting individuals and organizations that are interested in animal welfare in the general vicinity of Puerto Vallarta.

June 23

Shawn Santos commented on Cindy's blog post 'My Puppy in Mazamitla, Mexico'

Thanks for posting your blog. Great job, and congratulations for being the person behind saving that puppy. Sara has done a great thing as well (of course), but don't ever forget—if you had turned away and simply done nothing, that puppy would be in…

June 21

mari rodriguez replied to Shawn Santos's discussion 'Another creative way to help animals in Mexico. Share your thoughts!'

I just spotted this on Twitter http://ezinehippo.com/charity-fundraising-events-are-more-profitable-than-ever/ There are some google ads at the top but scroll down - some ideas for raising funds I've never heard of.

June 1

Shawn Santos replied to mari rodriguez's discussion 'Fixing Fido - Documentary re: street dog overpopulation'

Hi Mari, I haven't seen it yet--It looks like it may still be in production? It does look amazing... great website, too! Thanks for sharing! Shawn

April 19

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How are you currently involved with animal welfare issues?

I am just one, but I try to make a difference. I am not wealthy, but I donate what I can. I have a day job, but I try and make time to volunteer. Sometimes I feel so small standing in the shadow of the world's problems, but I keep pushing forward for my own sanity. I am the founder and managing director of Hope Animal Network.

I joined the Hope Animal Network because...

I am a fan of animals and the people who support them.

Hobbies and interests:

I am currently working on initiatives in technology services, wine and animal welfare. For fun, I dabble in motorcycles, surfing, mixed martial arts, music and the great outdoors… there you have it!

What else you should know about me:

I am originally from Sonoma Valley, California and have spent my career working with some of the most innovative companies in the wine, technology and marketing agency industries. In addition to Sonoma, I have also lived in New York, France, Colorado and various locations on the California coast.

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Funds Dry Up, Resolve Strengthens & Animals Hang in the Balance

Many of you are familiar with Steven Forman and the ZAPP Animal Center in San Felipe, Mexico. They are the ones responsible for setting up and managing the area's 7.5 acre animal sanctuary for stray and indigent dogs, organized numerous spay and neuter clinics and helped put an end to the brutal practice of electrocuting unwanted dogs in Mexicali.

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Posted on April 7, 2010 at 2:37pm — 9 Comments

Two Cities, Stray Dogs, and the People that Give them Hope

With a few days off work and Mexico on my mind, I was ready for an adventure. Baja never disappoints adventure seekers, although for me, it's always a mixed bag of highs and lows. I love Mexico, but there's nothing like rampant poverty and hundreds of stray animals to keep any notion of a "vacation" in check.

Luckily for me, I wasn't going to Mexico for a vacation. I went South of the border to learn more about the organizations that are helping animals in the area, and to see how I might be ab… Continue

Posted on February 2, 2010 at 11:31am — 9 Comments

Steven Forman's ZAPP Animal Center Opened on Monday!

I wanted to post this message from Steven Forman & ZAPP in San Felipe Mexico:

Hi ZAPP Supporters and ZAPP Network...

We are officially open today for intake. We already have sixteen dogs on site and we're sure the population will grow steadily. What a relief to finally get ZAPP open, so it can do its job,by providing solutions for all animal related problems in San Felipe Mexico.

Please don't hesitate to bring "at risk" animals to the site for care.

For now please call any of these phone… Continue

Posted on December 15, 2009 at 10:21am —

Resources for Animal Care, Clinics & Transportation

If you would like to add documents to the animal care resource library below, please email your information to Shawn Santos at shawn@shawnsantos.com

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Posted on December 1, 2009 at 1:50pm —

Pet Store Doublespeak: What pet store staff might tell you and what it really means

This article is posted in response to San Diego's Mission Valley Mall (owned by Westfield) leasing a prominent retail space to a company called "Puparazzi". It's a store that sells puppies sourced "from all over the US", clearly from puppy mills. I checked in with them and politely asked where their puppies come from. One person said repeatedly "from their mothers", another said "from the highest quality breeding facilities". How could Westfield malls--and the San Diego public--let this happen o… Continue

Posted on November 20, 2009 at 2:34pm —

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At 7:59pm on March 12, 2010, Karen puerini-razza said…: Hey Shawn I found out about Hope from my friend Barbara Martin, and another friend Judith, from Mexico. I took a pup home to RI from San Pancho yesterday. She is the sweetest thing. t was an interesting experience. I wish I could've taken all of the ones that need help home with me.
I like the beach breaks here and some spots out on Sakonnett point. But I prefer surfing in Mexico to here! Karen

At 7:29pm on December 1, 2009, mari rodriguez said…: We do have a few things in common indeed! You probably recognized some of the locations in my photos than. This is a great resource for change you have developed Shawn. Congratulations. I expect it will do a lot of good.

At 1:55am on November 18, 2009, Brian L Porter said…: Thanks Shawn,

It's lovely to receive your kind comment and I hope, if you do get a copy of Tilly's Tale, that you enjoy it very much.

Best wishes

Brian (and Tilly)

At 9:16pm on November 17, 2009, val said…: Hi Shawn, Thanks for the welcome! I read that you brought home a mexican beach dog? Did you get it here in Cabo when you were down? Thats great! There are so many dogs here that need people like you! I just helped rescue 5 from a family who were in such bad shape that 2 had to be put to sleep, one had been hit by a car and not been treated and had been in pain with broken hips for months..on top of having severe mange the other had mange so bad she could hardly sit or lay down. the other 3 are under observation with the vet. We know that most of this is due to lack of money for vets but some is just plain lack of caring.

At 10:19pm on September 14, 2009, Judith Ayn Sobel said…: Hi Shawn,
I'll check with Sunny to see if we have any BBT's. A volunteer for BAS just bought a yorkie from a breeder and I couldn't believe it !!! I guess you just can't educate everyone!
Judy

At 11:42am on September 10, 2009, Brian L Porter said…: Hi Shawn,

I just placed a link to the network on Tilly's Blog at http://tillyrescuedog.blogspot.com/

Look for the network logo on the left side of her page.

Regards

Brian

At 12:40am on August 20, 2009, Gente por los Animales said…: Hi Shawn.

Sorry for not replying your message before. The meeting was very useful, I think we agree in many ideas. I really hope this work, because truly I'm kind of sceptic with our authorities (something like "been there, done that" so I don't trust very much). Many times we thought we have advanced and then... it wasn't true. The only true thing is that we have so much work to do! :) See you.

At 8:09pm on July 11, 2009, Alex West said…: It would be my suggestion that the resources section be in the main part of HAN and not limited to this group so that everyone will be able to easily find them. Thanks Alex

At 2:05am on July 11, 2009, Virgil Night said…: Hi Shawn,
Thanks so much for the comment! I finally had time to add pix because Tuesday I joined the ranks of the unemployed... a bit scary, but the blessing in that is I'll be able to put more energy where my true passions lie, in helping animals. I invited over 150 people here, many from rescue groups I've worked with - about 6 have joined us so far, and I'm hoping more will follow soon. Keep up the great work!

At 10:19am on July 10, 2009, Alex West said…: And one more ---There are alot of people who have animals that need homes and that would be another good section in this web site.