In this heartwarming episode of the “Best of Mazatlan Show“, host Mark Glickman talks with Carol Kirkwood Bell, founder and director of Mazatlan Animal Rescue. Learn about how Carol teamed up with Lupita Tirado of Hope Sanctuary to create an oasis of compassion and beacon of hope for homeless dogs and cats in Mazatlan. Hear Carol’s compelling founding narrative and rapid expansion that detail Mazatlan Animal Rescue’s ascent from a small cluster of foster homes to a full-fledged sanctuary for animals, housing over 270 dogs and 90 cats.
Mazatlan Animal Rescue rescues animals (mostly dogs) in street situations most weeks. They focus on those that are injured or ill and urgently in need of veterinary attention. Unfortunately, the need is far greater than the number of animals they can take into care.
Through the Hope Animal Sanctuary and local veterinary clinics, animals get extensive veterinary care and recovery time until they are back to full health. The sanctuary volunteers provide all dogs with the basics of socialization and leash training. Mazatlán Animal Rescue adopt animals to families in Mazatlan year-round. in winter, they also transport dogs to rescue partners and adoptive families in western Canada. A surprising number of Mazatlán’s visitors want to take home a four-legged family member. Mazatlán Animal Rescue has helped hundreds of rescued animals.
Mazatlan Animal Rescue’s work is sustained by a formidable web of community involvement. Through their volunteer program, people from all walks of life come to provide solace and care to countless animals. In this episode, Carol talks about the volunteer program and how people can help. If more people would volunteer, Mazatlan Animal Rescue would be able to provide an additional day for volunteers to visit the animals. They currently provide free transportation for the volunteers to visit three days a week but would add a fourth day if they had more volunteers.
If you’re an animal lover who wants to do something fulfilling and important for Mazatlan’s homeless pets, please consider volunteering for the Mazatlan Animal Rescue. Shout out to Carol and all of the truly wonderful volunteers for committing your time to this great cause. The animals and your fellow humans appreciate you!
