Yes, that's a kitty in a costele!
Panajachel — The village of El Barranco turned out en masse for their first sterilization & vaccination clinic held on Saturday, 23 August. The women had everything under control when we arrived at 9 a.m. and approximately 25 animals were ready and waiting for intake.
By the end of the day, the team had sterilized 36 patients, many of whom were male dogs–YEAH!! They’re always the toughest customers for us to reach, but the women were having none of that “macho” nonsense and lined up their friends for operations.
Several dogs were too young or too thin for surgery. They were vaccinated, wormed, given enough food and vitamins for 1 – 2 weeks and scheduled for follow up. As soon as they’re ready, they will be sterilized, too.
A total of 35 free rabies vaccinations were also administered. The vaccines were provided to Healthy Pets free from the Solola Centro de Salud office.
All surgery patients received a container of anti-bacterial cream, rabies vaccination (if needed), 2 weeks of vitamins, post-op instructions and a bag of dry pet food. Dr. Heber Armira, a vet who works with Purina attended the clinic and brought bags of adult food. He talked with many of the people there about the importance of sterilization, vaccination, treatments for parasites and, of course, the need for good nutrition and fresh water. He has promised to attend as many of our clinics as possible.
Thank you Dr. Armira and Purina!
Thank you to the family who donated their home for the clinic!
Waiting for Intake
Volunteer Humane Educator, Susan, took on the daunting task of mat removal
5 responses so far ↓
Leslie King // 26 August 2008 at 12:21 am |
What is the cost for the surgery refered to on your wedsite of the dog that had to be turned away on the 25th of August? It looks like a large tumor in the photo. Great job by the way!!!
selaine // 26 August 2008 at 1:57 am |
Hey Leslie! It’s a very large tumor. I didn’t ask for specifics from Dr. Miguel on Saturday because our Emergency Service appropriation is $0 at the moment. I suspect $200 – 300. The last dog with a large tumor, Chester, required 3 surgeries and about 6 months of care before healing up perfectly. (He now lives in Antigua — lucky boy)
BTW — Ava is still living at Dr. Miguel’s. It breaks my heart that we haven’t been able to place her. I recently got my hopes up when a person who runs an animal therapy program for sick humans offered to look for one of their volunteers to take her and have her work with children who have lost limbs. No luck, so far.
I’ll let you know more about the estimated cost for surgery once I can nail down Dr. Miguel. Thanks and it’s so nice to know you’re out there and still care so much about the animals here at the Lake! They thank you, too.
Marian Hussenbux // 26 August 2008 at 12:32 pm |
I’ll send you a small donation to help with any emergency, Selaine.
Generally – what a wonderful job you’re doing – love the photos.
Muchisimas gracias a todos y todas!
Becky Hilfer // 27 August 2008 at 5:28 pm |
What is the cost to sterilize a dog? I can’t remember and would like to donate in honor of my neice.
becky H
selaine // 27 August 2008 at 10:34 pm |
Hi Becky,
It costs the program Q200 or $26 to sterilize any animal, any age, any sex. Thanks for helping us out!
Selaine