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Features Humane Society Updates Pinder's Point spay/neuter clinic off to a good start
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| Pinder's Point spay/neuter clinic off to a good start |
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| Wednesday, 04 February 2009 09:04 | |
 As of Tuesday, February 3rd, the HSGB/The Kohn Foundation's spay/neuter clinic in Pinder's Point sterilized 109 dogs and cats. Our crackerjack team of 15 U.S. vets and technicians in addition to our 10 or so local volunteers, and HSGB staff, are doing an amazing job.Thanks so much to the good people at the Church of the Good Shepherd, especially Reverend Ambrose and Anne Penn, who have been great supporters of this community initiative from its inception. We could completely bore you with more statistics. Or we could try and impart a little of the magic that occurs with all of these clinics, which awes us every single time. 90% of our patients are dogs, the rest cats; some of whom are very well cared for and accustomed to humans. Some are very well cared for but not so used to strangers. Some are cared for to the best of a person's ability (or not at all) and not used at all to being handled. HSGB Field Service folks (all two of them) are picking up animals as fast as they can every morning starting from 6:30-7:00 a.m. This is not always easy as often an owner cannot even "catch" their own dog.  Some pet owners are bringing their own animals, which we would love to see more of and which would make these clinics even more successful. We can physically only pick up so many - we really need pet owners to bring their own pets or at least make it easier for us to pick them up! Regardless of the animal, whether purebred, potcake or mixed breed; whether friendly, shy, frightened or snappy...each and every animal that enters the clinic is treated with the same high level of care and tenderness. For some of these dogs and cats it may be the first time they've ever been held or touched with gentle hands. It can get dicey at times, but it is a testament to our volunteers' expertise and dedication that they give each and every animal the utmost gentle handling and care; with minimal risk to their own safety and maximum concern for the animals' wellbeing and comfort. From the smallest frightened puppy to the tiniest feral kitten to the most annoyed large cat to the largest worried dog...each and every one are handled with the same degree of love and concern.  For the first two days of the clinic, we will especially remember Radical the adorable brave puppy. Obama the puppy, who was named by a three year old! Tom, the pup with a severely dislocated elbow, who despite what must have been extreme pain, was stoic and willing to let us help him. Muffy, the very large mama dog and her small pup Simba, who despite being placed in adjacent crates, still cried for each other all day. Whose owners were so concerned and caring they came back several times throughout the day to check on them. And when time for them to go home, placed this large dog and her small pup gently in the front seat of a small pick up truck. Rather than the truck bed which we see too often and which is so dangerous.Mercedes the Potcake, Legend the Shih Tzu, and Bobby the Pit Bull...all from the same loving owner and all obviously very much attached to each other; happy, beloved pets which we just love to see.  Who-Ha the big dog who wins a mention just by his unique name! And whose owner was very attentive and caring. Spartacus the sweet little terrier/potcake. The "rasta" dog who in addition to surgery got a much needed haircut. The temperamental yet unique tabbby cat Keisha. So many more, too numerous to list them all. There is no way to describe with words alone the atmosphere of these clinics. Our visiting professional volunteer vets and techs are so dedicated and hardworking and give the same high level of care to each and every animal. As do our local volunteers who are helping and whose assistance is so invaluable. Sterilization is what will solve our pet overpopulation problem on Grand Bahama. We just wish everyone on the island could witness this clinic experience - and join this cause. It will solve our problem and go a long way to ending the suffering of all animals here. The HSGB needs more local support to continue this project. It is a shame that thus far the vast majority of funding for this project has come from abroad. If we had waited for local funding, this project would still be in the planning stage. We should be able and willing to solve our own problems by now!  We invite anyone interested to come visit the clinic as there is no way to describe it with words alone. It is quite simply an amazing thing to witness and gives us hope that we can end the suffering of animals on this island eventually...and hopefully sooner rather than later. The last day for this clinic is Friday Feb. 6th. Everyone who has helped in any way, please know your contribution is appreciated greatly. Grand Bahama, PLEASE take advantage of this free service and spay/neuter your pets NOW! Call the HSGB at 352-2477 or 727-2477 for more information or directions to the clinic site. (Photos by Bill Grimmer. Click here to visit his complete gallery) Trackback(0)
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