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This past 27th of July, Hacienda San Angel Hotel and Gourmet restaurant hosted the SPCA Brunch Fundraiser. This annual event was another great success. The SPCA was founded in 2007, and the Sanctuary opened in 2012. This organization adopts an average of 230 dogs per year, most finding furrever homes in British Columbia, Canada.
There was a lovely turnout of animal lovers and supporters. Thank you to all those who attended, the Board, and the volunteers who made it happen. Also, thank you to Hacienda San Angel and their dedicated staff for donating the space, the food, and attentive service!
A Special Event
This was an important event as it was the first one since the passing of the founder of the SPCA, Janice Chatterton, who originally moved to Puerto Vallarta to mourn the loss of her son. As time passed and the Hacienda needed less of her attention, arriving in PV as a dog foster parent, she naturally began to rescue dogs in need here in PV. The shelter grew from a small casita to an 80-bed animal shelter with veterinary services, a rehab pool, and now a Spay and Neuter mobile clinic. Janice depended on the fundraisers to help maintain these much-needed rescue services. Puerto Vallarta is a better city today because of the efforts of animal supporters such as the SPCA.
Many supporters attended this sold-out event and learned what is in store for the future of the SPCA de PV. There is a new, passionate, and active board in place: Sandra Briones, Lonna Hull, Pat Parr, Robin McCaffrey, Laura Miller, and Luz Wong. Finances are being carefully controlled to support efforts to keep rescues going 24/7, along with so much more for the animals, thanks to the dedicated staff, board, and supporters.
Heads Up
The SPCA is currently looking for volunteers for various tasks. If you are interested, please write to Tina Kunkel at [email protected].
A Succesful and Heartfelt Event
Janice Chatterton’s daughter Paula Castaneda expressed delight for all the supporters who showed up and the genuine caring of all involved. She said she is looking forward to planning the November fundraiser gala.
During the event, guests enjoyed a fine dining setting with violin, mimosas, a scrumptious buffet with signature prime rib, fresh shrimp, a dessert bar, and other treats. The show’s stars were two rescue animals brought in from the sanctuary to enchant the guests. Pancho, Hacienda San Angel´s resident rescue poodle (Janice´s dog), behaved himself but was not upstaged! He always steals the show.
Thank You
To all who came to support such a cause that will continue doing PAWesome acts of giving love and kindness. The Puerto Vallarta street animal population has decreased because of the SPCA and other fantastic associations at this event. AngeliCAT, Colina Spay and Neuter, and Brischa Rescue. Good Work, all!
Stay tuned; there is so much on the horizon for SPCA, thanks to YOU and Hacienda San Angel. Contact us if you would like information on our next SPCA Brunch Fundraiser.