Next Spay & Neuter clinic March 5-8, 2025
About Us
Our Team
Jaltemba Bay Animal Resources (JBAR) is one of the largest animal support organizations on the west coast of Mexico.
The organization is led by Andrea Burger, Mike Burger, Amy Huddlestone and Donna Semeniuk-Lloyd who work tirelessly to help animals, raise funds and ensure that JBAR continues to grow and thrive. We are supported by a multitude of amazing volunteers who help with clinics, animal rescue, education and awareness, and fundraising. We are also extremely grateful for our kind donors who enable us to do what we do.
TOGETHER WE SPEAK FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NO VOICE
Our Story
Jaltemba Bay Animal Rescue (JBAR), was established in 2003 by Lin Chimes of Los Ayala, Nayarit, Mexico. Her inspiration was her love for animals and desire to find a solution to a huge challenge.
The lack of resources in this area, primarily sterilization options, resulted in a large animal population left to fend for themselves. As a result, large packs of dogs roamed the area in search of food, and huge cat colonies established themselves in several nooks and crannies. The lack of food and care created a multitude of issues related to disease, starvation, neglect, and aggression. And solutions were limited. Sadly, controlling the animal population consisted of poison, shootings or abandonment.
Lin knew there had to be a better way. With help from other groups in the area, JBAR was initiated and offered its first sterilization clinic in 2003. From there JBAR continued to grow and by Spring 2024 the organization hosted over 40 clinics and spayed or neutered some 15,000 animals.
Our Mission
Our mission is to directly address the challenges of animal
over-population and neglect by offering:
1. Free spay & neuter services;
2. Resources for sick or injured animals;
3. Education & awareness;
4. Responsible adoption; and
5. Strategic feeding efforts
We BELIEVE that every animal deserves a chance, and we BELIEVE in the power of community to make a difference.
If you see something - DO something.