End Dog Fighting Campaign
The 20 de septiembre de 1988 Middle School says NO to dog fighting! During March students participated in a series of workshops to create awareness of the cruelty of dog fighting and motivate them to take action against this illegal practice. This series of workshops, films,presentations, games and art, allows their knowledge and empathy to […]
“Successful Fundraiser”
Juntos’ third annual “Show and Tell” fundraiser on Sunday March 13 was well attended and enjoyed by all. It was an inspiring evening culminating with a talk from Adora Negron on “Why we need to teach Humane Education” and the very important differences between intervention and prevention. I think all agreed that Juntos is on […]
Save the Date
Please join us on Sunday March 13th at The Tin Box for our third annual “Show and Tell” fundraiser. A lot has transpired over the last twelve months and we are eager to share the stories with you! Wine reception from 4-6 PM Presentation at 5 PM
The first humane library inaugurated at the middle school
On December 2nd, led by our humane educator Adora Negron, we inaugurated the first Humane Library in Puerto Rico at the middle school (20 de Septiembre de 1988) here in Vieques. The students are so proud as are the Principal, the Librarian and Teachers. In making this school the first Humane school in Puerto Rico […]
Juntos’s Cool Cats Summer Camp
Juntos’s Cool Cats Summer Camp was a tremendous success. The 25 campers, selected by REDES enjoyed themselves thoroughly and learned so much. Integrated into these five days were issues and activities concerning the environment, endangered animals, cat and dog behavior, pet over population, animal cruelty prevention, pet care and even healthy eating habits! Adora Negron […]
Congratulations Adora Negron!
On Thursday May 21st in San Juan, Adora Negron was officially congratulated and presented with a diploma from the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). She is the first and so far the only certified Humane Education Specialist in Puerto Rico. This is a momentous accomplishment and a great opportunity for Juntos to continue […]
Animal Health Day at Communidad Cesar Coca
On April 15 at the request of REDES ((Puerto Rico’s Department of Family and Human Resources) Junto’s brought INCA’s (Isla Nena Clinica de Animales) mobile hospital into the barrio of Cesar Coca. Around 50 children and 15 adults (or about 70% of the homes in that community) attended and received valuable information regarding basic pet […]