“In a world where we can be anything, be kind. Compassion has no limit, and kindness has no enemy.
In a world full of people who couldn't care less, be the one who couldn’t care more.”
-Sehr Mahmood
On December 20th, I'm organizing my fourth annual spay and neuter clinic just outside of Cancun, Mexico. Over the past three years, I've assembled a dedicated team of veterinarians, animal advocates, and volunteers who share a common mission—to reduce the suffering of street animals through prevention. Past events have been held at local government buildings, a public school, and a community centre. All facilities are gracious enough to donate their space understanding the importance of the initiative.
The veterinarian teams, medications, surgery, and post operative care is funded entirely by compassionate donors like yourself who understand that prevention is the most humane and effective path forward.
This year, our goal is to safely perform 120 surgeries over two days, giving each animal not just a procedure, but a genuine chance at a better life. Every dog and cat will receive comprehensive care including the surgery itself, post-operative medication, flea and tick treatment, and a new leash and collar—often replacing heavy chains, thick ropes, and other makeshift devices.
Here's what your donation provides:
$85 covers one spay or neuter surgery
$35 provides post-operative medication for pain-free recovery
$20 supplies flea and tick treatment to relieve suffering from parasites
$22 gives them their first leash and collar
For $162, you can completely transform one animal's life.
While costs are lower in Mexico than Toronto, the expenses are real and significant. We're working to raise $20,000 to reach our goal of 120 animals. Every contribution—whether it covers one surgery or ten—directly prevents countless animals from being born into hunger, disease, and abuse on the streets.
This will bring our four-year total to over 570 animals spayed and neutered. That's 570 fewer cycles of suffering and major steps toward breaking the cycle of neglect that affects an estimated 15 million dogs across Mexico.
Your generosity doesn't just fund a surgery—it's an investment in compassion that ripples forward for generations.
Watch our video from last years spay & neuter clinic near Cancun, Mexico
How It All Started - My Story
Four years ago, I traveled to Mexico on what would become a life changing trip. The beaches were beautiful, weather was warm and the food was great. For someone from Toronto like myself, it’s the perfect winter escape. While there, I was shocked to discover that an estimated 15 million dogs are left to fend for themselves and live a life of neglect and abuse on the streets. It’s a far contrast from what most of us are used to seeing where dogs are well fed, properly cared for, and spend sunny Saturdays at the dog park which is the life they all deserve.
In Mexico, dogs and cats are often malnourished due to lack of food and furless from numerous skin conditions. It’s also common for females to give birth between two and three times a year depending on their breed. It’s heartbreaking to see these animals in this type of condition knowing this is how millions of them spend their lives - Hungry, disease ridden and in pain, suffering from continuous injury, and in many cases sadly, from extensive abuse. Animals are so pure and innocent, just like children and feel hurt, love, and pain just like we do. I wanted to do everything in my power to help.
My name is Sehr Mahmood and from a young age, I’ve always loved animals. So much so, It’s a lifelong goal of mine to make a lasting impact on the animal world and eventually open my own sanctuary. I just didn’t know where to get started aside from volunteering for the local humane society which I've been doing since 2016 and donating to various causes.
While on my trip to Mexico, I met with a friend who was heavily involved in various animal welfare campaigns. She advised me the fastest way to get started was as a “flight angel”, a term used for people that help transport dogs and cats from Mexico to their forever homes wherever that may be - in my case Toronto.
As I did this a number of times and began to build a network of animal rescue organizations, veterinarians, and other volunteers like myself, I learned the most efficient way to help these animals is to have them spayed or neutered. This is the best method to control the population and reduce the number of animals born into these horrible conditions.
“In a world where we can be anything, be kind. Compassion has no limit, and kindness has no enemy . In a world full of people who couldn't care less, be the one who couldn’t care more.”
