The local Animal Humane Society has been a fixture of Zihuatanejo for 25 years. It is funded completely through private support and never turns away a needy, wounded, or abandoned animal. They work especially hard to rehabilitate wild species so they can be returned to their natural habitat in addition to placing domesticated animals with loving homes. SPAZ sponsores a free sterilization program for dogs and cats, valiantly trying to curb the proliferation of abandoned and malnourished animals that currently live on Zihua's streets. They also hope to soon initiate a permanent education program in local schools.
just the facts, ma'am: the Humane Society is always looking for volunteers to help walk dogs, clean and feed rescued animals, assist with publicity and fundraising, and work on sterilization days. You can also purchase a SPAZ t-shirt from the stores below the Humane Society to help support the Society's work.
meet me @: the Animal Humane Society of Zihuatanejo is located at Casa Marina, Paseo del Pescador #9, next to the basketball courts (zocolo or la cancha) downtown.
