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Three years ago a big white dog, dragging a huge chain cutting cruelly into her neck, showed up outside our gate. Because our lease did not allow us to keep her, we had her spayed, vetted and Jo Austin helped us place Sky in foster care.
A year later, we placed Sky with Carmita Avila and Rescate Animal Cuenca. Sky was not an easy dog to rehome. Big, expensive to feed, Sky ran away every chance she got. She didn’t like other female dogs. Otherwise, she was kind, loving, gentle, great with kids and cats.
Carmita sent Sky to a trainer for the running. Finally, the right home adopted Sky and she is now happily a part of her Forever Family.
I am very grateful to Carmita and her group.
Rescate Animal Cuenca is a grassroots organization of foster homes. Local Ecuadorians, they aren’t as well known or well publicized and supported in the Expat community. Since 2013, they have placed over 1700 deserving pets.
They have much need of food, medicines, veterinary expenses, etc. To help, they are holding a raffle and need volunteers to sell/buy tickets and/or make donations.
Won’t you help deserving pets like Sky find – and give – love and happiness?
You can donate via PayPal at:
rescateanimalcuenca2013@gmail.com
Donations can also be made directly through Carmita at Banco Pichincha. You can reach Carmita to donate, buy or sell raffle tickets at:
carmin-15@hotmail.com
099 945 4563
Sky thanks you and so do I!
Doreen Dvorin
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The National Institute of Cultural Heritage (INPC) and the Agroecological Network of Austro, invites Cuenca expats to join a tasting and marketing event promoting traditional sweets of the Carnaval season. The event features two culinary experts, Tatiana Rodríguez and Carlos Bacacela.
Date: Friday, February 9,
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Place: Auditorium at Casa de las Palomas, Benigno Malo 6-40
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The dogs of Fundación FAAN are pretty excited about our upcoming art show at idiomART with the donated art collection by Leah Bolger. Each vibrant art piece has been named for a particular FAAN shelter dog and benefits from the show will help us to build Ecuador’s most modern animal shelter. Noel Batista from Trio Noan will be performing at the art opening and guests treated to a welcoming glass of “Wine to the Rescue”. This is a free community event. Donations for our shelter dogs are always welcome.
To highlight the exhibit, we also have during the month of love, a special FAAN creative salon and Art History Discussion on “Dogs in Art Through the Ages” on February 27th from 11 AM – 1 PM. Enjoy a fascinating art history discussion that explores the bond between humans and canines for thousands of years. Then work together to create a collaborative community art piece for the new shelter.
A $20 session donation includes a brown bag snack.
Save your space for both events at info@FAANecuador.org or through idiomART
Support the Arts! Support the Dogs.
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Please share this with you Cuenca football friends!
Nómadas Bristó is the place to be for Super Bowl fans in Cuenca! The combination of a professional 6ft x 9 ft LED screen, a great sound system, delicious Super Bowl food, and a football pool is a fantastic setup for a memorable game day experience. Plus, the fact that it’s a fundraiser hosted by Social Vision adds an extra layer of goodness to the event.
We’re hoping that the Super Bowl Fundraiser at Nomadas Bistro is a huge success, both in terms of creating a vibrant atmosphere for football enthusiasts and in supporting our charitable cause. Wishing you an exciting Super Bowl!
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Sabrina is intelligent, confident, and has an attitude that she is ready to take on the world. She is highly creative, has a great personality, is fun to work with, and she speaks English.
Sabrina will graduate as a lawyer from the University of Cuenca in three weeks. I mentioned that she is very intelligent. She will be graduating as the class Valedictorian, or the top student, so she has superb legal knowledge.
She has helped me with many legal aspects like drafting and reviewing contracts and giving me advice on Ecuadorian law when I need it. Her legal advice is actually better, and more useful, than many lawyers, and her cost is much more reasonable.
She’s not only smart but she is also very diligent and very efficient, and she has a great problem solving ability.
I know you will enjoy working with Sabrina for your legal and facilitator needs.
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Stress and anxiety often cause muscle tension in the neck and shoulders, and may even trigger headaches, fatigue and depression.
Although relaxation massage usually applies a light touch and long strokes, the pressure will always be adjusted to your comfort level. Combining different techniques will not only remove stress and tension from affected areas but may also address knotted muscles to soothe your body and mind.
My goal is to provide you with a unique, deeply relaxing massage experience.
Book an appointment now and enjoy a massage in the comfort of your Cuenca home
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Known personality: Unlike puppies whose personalities are still developing, senior dogs have well-established temperaments. This allows adopters to choose a dog whose personality matches their own preferences and lifestyle.
FAAN is currently focused on our Senior Dog adoptions. Arrange a play date with Pastora and other senior dogs at the FAAN shelter. You should just see their excitement and gratitude when they learn that they will live out their days with their own family BECAUSE you picked them!
Request an adoption application and interview with a FAAN volunteer and we will work on helping you with the perfect match with one of the awesome seniors now at the FAAN shelter. Warning they play canasta in the afternoon.
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Do you have unused items cluttering up your space? This is the perfect time to free up some space at home! D’Ellas Second Hand gladly accepts donations of furniture, clothing and more.
Your gently used items can find a new home, and your generosity can make a big difference. Plus, if you can’t drop them off, we can arrange pickups. Let’s turn your pre-loved goods into opportunities for a brighter future.
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Join us and be part of the positive change in Cuenca!
Are you passionate about community service? Would you like to contribute to making our city a better place for everyone? Then this invitation is for you!
This February 9th at 3 PM, we are organizing a special meeting for the ex-pat community interested in volunteering for community service programs and projects. The meeting will take place at Hearts Of Gold, where we can share experiences, ideas, and, most importantly, our dedication to making a difference.
For 10 years, Hearts Of Gold has worked for the benefit of the Azuay community, reaching over 50,000 people, including children, the elderly, women, and people with disabilities. We want this mission to continue and to transform the lives of thousands more with your help.
During this meeting, we will provide detailed information about available volunteer opportunities, the projects we are working on, and how you can contribute. Additionally, you’ll have the chance to meet other ex-pat residents with similar interests while enjoying a delicious cup of coffee.
We hope to see you there and share the joy of serving our beautiful community together! Your help can make a difference!
If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to contact us. Let’s make Cuenca an even better place, together!
Hearts Of Gold – Chimborazo L-14 and Esmeraldas, behind Estadio La Gloria
RSVP to the detailed email
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It’s Carnival time!!! As usual (or always according to old timers) it is raining and chilly. Plus, if you are out and about you will not only get wet from the weather BUT also from all the revelers. Finally, you are home from all the fun and happy chaos looking for some hot comfort food. Look no further than King Smokehouse for a delicious, filling special. Felix has stocked the tienda with an ample supply of his hand cut tender pork chops and delicious sauerkraut. Just brown up your chops and toss in a jar of sauerkraut and simmer (or bake) until done then dig in. Simple, delicious food always. A package special: one package of pork chops and a full-size jar of sauerkraut – together only $13.00! Need a beverage to go with? When you head to the Smokehouse check out all the great options (beers, wine, alcohol, and more). Our tiny tienda (Tienda Gourmet) is your one stop shop for all things delicious. Just across from Parque San Sebastian one of the fun, fun, fun spots for Carnival.
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Deep tissue massage focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. It has earned a reputation as one of the secret ingredients of long-term health and wellness.
Deep Tissue massage usually focuses on a specific problem. It benefits chronically tense and contracted areas such as stiff necks, low back tightness and sore shoulders. Target tissues may include muscles, tendons, ligaments, skin, joints, other connective tissue, and lymphatic vessels.
Book an appointment now and enjoy a massage in the comfort of your Cuenca home.
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What does Hogar de Esperanza do with your donations of clothing and household items? First and foremost, we give them away to those who are most in need of them. Great care is taken to make sure that they get exactly what they need. Any extra items are sold in our thrift shop, where all of the proceeds go back into directly supporting the foundation’s work of helping those in need.
Are you moving soon – perhaps across town or maybe even back home – and you have items that you can’t take with you? Do you wish you had someone to come carry away those items remaining after your moving sale, that you don’t know what to do with? Were you just spring-cleaning last week, and came across clothes in your closets that you no longer wanted? If you would like to do some incredible things with those items you no longer need or want, let us turn them into something valuable to help those in need.
We accept anything that you wish to donate, and put it to immediate use. You can come by the thrift shop, which is located at 8-28 Juan Montalvo y Mariscal Sucre, to drop off items Monday through Friday from 9 AM – 5:30 PM. We also do pick-ups of donations, so feel free to contact us to arrange a time. Thank you so much for your support of Hogar de Esperanza – we could not do any of this without you.
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My name is Socks
I am a Lab mix, Female, 1 yr. old, 48 lbs. (22 kg). I am a very sweet, gentle and smart dog. I am house/leash trained and am good with people, dogs and kids.
During my full checkup, I was given all my puppy shots, vaccinated, dewormed, teeth checked, given flea meds, etc. I am a very healthy dog, just a little skinny, but I will fill out nicely. I have also been spayed, so I am ready for adoption.
To arrange a meeting, just call 098 770 7814. I’m looking forward to meeting you.
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Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito SAC
Hi Community,
My name is Daniel Campos and I have 7 years of experience as financial adviser. I am currently working at SAC credit union. Some of you know me because I worked at another credit union in the past. We as a credit union understand the importance of promoting the social economy.
– We are a credit union Segment 1, with the Cosede insurance of $32,000.
– We have very good financial indicators.
– We have interest from 6.50% to 11% (depending on time and amount)
– We don’t report, we don’t need SSN because we are not attached to FACTA law.
– We accept international checks or wire transfers for CDs.
-Our CDs and account can be joint.
We are located at Historic Center of Cuenca.
Sucre and Borrero (Corner) in front of Banco del Austro.
If you need more information, please contact me!
Daniel Campos Urgilez
decampos@coopsac.fin.ec
Cel: 099 511 0173
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Alianza del Valle cooperative arrives in Cuenca. We are located at Forum Building, 2nd floor.
We are in the top 5 of best cooperatives in Ecuador!
Our indicators are very good.
AA+ level of risk.
Segment 1 (insurance for 32k by COSEDE)
Interest rates up to 10.25% (depend time and amount)
Not Fatca!
Not necessary a savings account.
Our online bank works in all the word and our APP to.
We work with international wire transfers.
Visa CDs.
If you need to get a quote please contact me;
Angeles Anguisaca
Cell: 099 977 5450
Email: manguisaca@alianzadelvalle.fin.ec
Cornelio Merchan 391 and Miguel Cordero Davila
Forum building
Office 105
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Each week we will be sharing a quote about animal welfare featuring the dogs of FAAN as well as our beloved community pets and family members.
If you have a great picture of your pet with a favorite quote about the joy and benefits of having a four-legged best friend, send to us at info@FAANecuador.org
We have exciting FAAN (Fundación Familia Amor Animal) events in February to be hosted at idiomART including our exhibition “Dogs, Art, Love” opening on Thursday, February 15th and an Art History perspective on Dogs in Art throughout History on February 27th.
Visit us at FAANEcuador.org
Join us in making Cuenca known as “The City that Cares” about animal welfare with your support for the building of the new and most modern animal shelter in Ecuador.
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My name is Socks
I am a Lab mix, Female, 1 yr. old, 48 lbs. (22 kg). I am a very sweet, gentle and smart dog. I am house/leash trained and am good with people, dogs and kids.
During my full checkup, I was given all my puppy shots, vaccinated, dewormed, teeth checked, given flea meds, etc. I am a very healthy dog, just a little skinny, but I will fill out nicely. I have also been spayed, so I am ready for adoption.
To arrange a meeting, just call 098 770 7814. I’m looking forward to meeting you.
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Join us for Super Bowl LVIII Kansas City Chiefs vs. San Francisco 49ers!
The party will be at Nomadas Bistro
We’ll have a giant 6ft by 9ft screen and an amazing sound system.
Delicious Nomadas food and drinks available for purchase.
This presentation is a fundraiser for Social Vision.
We help the medically vulnerable in Cuenca.
We’ll be passing the hat so bring some cash!
We’ll also be selling Super Bowl Squares for those of you who like games of chance!
The entry fee is $15.
Tickets are available at Nomadas Bistro between 8 AM – 3 PM. (Closed on Mondays)
Or, by contacting Jennifer Cory at Social Vision
February 11, 2024 starting at 5 PM, $15.
Calle Larga y Padre Aguirre
Jennifer Cory, Social Vision
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