Community and Society
Ciaran O’Mordha takes the helm at ACES Wildlife Rescue
Ciaran O’Mordha has assumed the role of executive director at ACES Wildlife Rescue in San Pedro Town. He brings a lifelong passion for wildlife and a diverse background in conservation to the island's only multi-species rescue and rehabilitation facility.
Community and Society
Fourth Annual Kentucky Derby benefit for Saga Humane Society breaks fundraising record
The world-renowned horse race, the Kentucky Derby, was the theme for the fourth annual benefit for Saga Humane Society on Saturday, May 3rd. Hosted by Kristen Newton, owner of Someplace South CafeBar, where the anticipated event was held, the occasion was manned by numerous Saga volunteers and featured a diverse selection of silent auction items, raffle prizes, and entertaining competitions.
Pets & Animals
Free Microchipping Clinic held at SAGA Humane Society
On April 30th, the Saga Humane Society in San Pedro partnered with the Ranger Warriors Foundation to hold a free microchipping and vaccination clinic for dogs and cats. The event aimed to help pet owners protect their animals by implanting microchips linked to a registry, making it easier to reunite lost or stolen pets with their families.
Pets & Animals
Saga and Volunteers achieve 101 Spay and Neuter Campaign
On March 10th, the Saga Humane Society in San Pedro Town launched a week-long free Spay and Neuter Clinic with the goal of performing at least 150 surgeries. The purpose is to reduce the number of homeless animals on the island and promote a more humane community.
Community and Society
Pet microchipping clinic held in San Pedro
After the heartbreaking loss of her service dog, Ranger, in August of this year, San Pedro resident June Erickson launched a campaign to microchip as many dogs and cats as possible on the island. The Ranger Warriors Foundation initiative has been offering free microchipping for pets in San Pedro. So far, a total of 89 pets have been registered and microchipped. Erickson has been organizing microchipping clinics, with the most recent one held on Wednesday, December 18th, at the San Pedro Veterinarian Hospital. During this event, 43 dogs and three cats entered the tracking system.
Conservation
Concerns rise among San Pablo residents over large crocodile
On Friday, November 29th, video footage of a crocodile caused alarm among residents living near the Ambergris Stadium in San Pablo, south of San Pedro Town. This incident highlighted the ongoing challenges of human-wildlife interactions in the area, particularly concerning crocodiles that have become habituated to human presence.
Pets & Animals
Saga Humane Society moves to new permanent home
The new shelter on Seagrape Drive allows for improved medical care and larger animal spaces. This development is part of a long-term vision to create an animal clinic and education center on Ambergris Caye, which addresses ongoing issues of unwanted pets and animal neglect.
Pets & Animals
Pet tagging initiative planned for San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
A campaign is underway to microchip all dogs and cats, whether they are pets or strays, in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. The initiative, called Ranger Warriors, is organized in collaboration with the San Pedro Saga Humane Society and San Pedro Animal Hospital. This project aims to provide free microchipping for pets and to establish scanning stations across the island to scan the microchips of animals in their respective areas. Additionally, this initiative will help in locating missing pets in San Pedro.
Community and Society
Another successful spay and neuter campaign held at Saga Humane Society
During the week of Sunday, August 18th, to Friday, August 23rd, the Saga Humane Society carried out an important initiative. They provided complimentary spaying and neutering services for the local community of Ambergris Caye. The program was successful, with 107 dogs undergoing the essential procedure. The dedicated team, including Nurse Lisa Oldroyd, Ingrid Lima, Dr. Laureen Battlefield, and event sponsor Terry Stone, played crucial roles in helping promote responsible pet ownership on the island.
Pets & Animals
Saga thanks island residents for fostering pets during the storm
During the hurricane season, typically from June through October, the region is most susceptible to heavy rainfall and strong winds that can develop into damaging storms. As bad weather approaches, residents and business owners put much effort into securing their homes, families, and business spaces. Safety preparations also need to be made for pets, and the Saga Humane Society relies on the community's crucial role in fostering pets in need during these challenging times.
Community and Society
“Saving Pets One at a Time” hosts annual pet clinic in San Pedro
This past week, "Saving Pets One at a Time" (SPOTS), a team led by Hailey Adams from Phoenix, Arizona, USA, was on a mission to provide free vaccines to cats and dogs on the island. During these campaigns, they partner with local businesses and organizations, including the Saga Humane Society and the San Pedro Animal Hospital, to offer free spaying, neutering, and DHLPP vaccines. The pop-up clinics across town included the San Mateo Subdivision, the Boca del Rio area at Sandy Toes Beach Bar, and south of town at Island Jungle Restaurant and Bar.
