Big Boy Is a Star!

A short while ago, a lovely Canadian woman named Jess posted in a Facebook group that she was looking for a dog to do a commercial. Of course, I jumped all over that and sent her a tonne of photos of all the doggies. Jess and her husband, Greg, came to our house and met our pack of lunatic puppies and we all agreed that Big Boy would be the best dog for the job because he is big, handsome, and well trained.

Bert posted on Facebook: "Well, it is about time one of my fury freeloaders got a job. Big Boy is going to be in a video ad for a nice couple that I met here that have a pet business in the U.S. They work with local artisans here making collars, leashes, and other accessories. So proud of my Big Boy! The money he makes will go towards helping other street dogs! (like he used to be)"

At 6am on a Sunday morning, Bert and Big Boy went across town to meet everybody -- Livvy the photographer, Jess & Greg, and two human actors.

They filmed in front of some random person's house because it had a nice doorway.

In the picture above, you can see that Hank (our former dog who voluntarily returned to the streets) decided to come along and hang about with the team! Bert said that Hank was Big Boy's "entourage". LOL!

Bert commented: "Big Boy taking 5 because he is such a diva."

Big Boy had a bit of a crush on his co-star.

It took 3 hours of filming to make this 1-minute commercial but I think it turned out great!
Congratulations, Big Boy, on your first job!

If you'd like to check out the lovely collars and dog accessories, click here --> RUFF ON THE ROAD

Please Give A Guatemalan Family a Lovely Christmas

Hello, friends! I know many of you donate to charity rather than buying gifts 🙌 so I would love if you could help out Dr. de Peña and this family.
If you watch the video, you will meet Ana and her four children who live in one room together and work every day on the streets selling things. None of the children go to school because they have to work to make money for food.
If you are in the first world, can you imagine if your four children under the age of 11 had to work?? No, I think not. I would love for people in Canada, the States, and all "rich" countries to understand that life is so different here in Guatemala. I would especially love children back home to see what kids' lives are like here! They would be shocked! 😧 Perhaps some kids can show this to their class at school. That would be very cool.

Dr. Louis is well-known in town as a doctor and a philanthropist. He treated me when I had pneumonia and even adopted a cat from me! He is a very generous guy and loves to help the street kids. Panajachel is blessed to have him in our community.

Please donate and share the video and/or the GoFundMe campaign:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/jungle-doctor-meets-santa-claus

This family makes on average $6 a day. Donating even $20 would mean so much to them! I am looking forward to Dr. Luis posting a follow-up video with their smiling faces on Xmas Day! 🎄
#pleasegive #Panajachel #GoFundMe

A Lovely New Mural in Panajachel

There's been a lot of road construction in Pana lately, which is awesome despite the inconvenience. The new roads are smooth and wonderful! They didn't install any sidewalks, but ya know, pedestrians have no rights in Guate.

After Calle El Chalí was finished, Selina Hostel painted a gorgeous mural on the wall next to their place. I pass it every time I go to the La Torre grocery store. It's also right by the only gas station in town AND the road to the docks. So lots of people will get to see it.

The hummingbird detail on the mural outside Selina hostel in Panajachel, Guatemala.

There are several other murals going up around town. One day I will go out and get pics and/or videos of them all and compile them for you. It's quite the trend in towns around Guatemala and a welcome one too because plain old concrete bricks can get kinda boring.
To my Canadian friends, yep, it's December! See any snow here??? Nope! HA HA! Enjoy all that shoveling and scraping. 😝 #livingthedream