September 2008
On the weekend of September 27, 2008, 6 veterinarians, 4 Animal Health Technicians, 44 volunteers and 9 rescue groups came together to assist with the Blood Tribe Dog Wellness Clinic. A whopping total of 63 dogs were spayed or neutered, another 51 dogs were vaccinated and 78 homeless animals were placed with rescue groups.
Dr. Kathy Hilland was the inspiration for the clinic and Tammy Mazubert, AHT, was the Veterinary Clinic Coordinator. Both worked long hours under extremely busy conditions.
We are so grateful to Drs. Jay Cheema, Kathy Hilland, Audrey Remedios, Andy Strang, Martha Toy and Cathy Waters. Animal Health Technicians Ellen Kovar, Jessica LePage, Tammy Mazubert, and Susan Wolfe worked tirelessly.
Dr.Andy Strang provided the use of his clinic, Foothills Veterinary Clinic in Cardston, AB.
The Calgary Humane Society kindly provided the use of their surgical equipment and donated supplies.
Rabiesand other vaccines were donated by Wyeth Animal Health. Thank-youso much Heidi Craig for facilitating this.
Cardston Animal Control provided housing for some of the animals. Thank-you to Lloyd Stewart.
Catering was provided by Melissa Bailot. Thanks, Melissa!
Funding was provided by the Animal Rescue Foundation of Alberta (ARF), the Office of the Chief of the Blood Tribe First Nation and the Alberta Spay Neuter Task Force.
Rescue groups from Southern Alberta who assisted us with the many homeless animals are: Alberta Animal Rescue Crew, ARF Alberta, Heaven Can Wait, Home Safe Animal Rescue, Misty Creek Dog Rescue, No Kill Alliance,Pawsitive Match Rescue, Pound Rescue and Prairie Dog Rescue.
The event was truly a group effort. So many people worked so hard and the Task Force is forever grateful for your help.
April 2008
Our April, 2008 Standoff Pet Wellness Clinic was a huge success!
Eighty-five dogs or cats were “fixed”. We are so thankful to the 39 volunteers who helped us make it happen.
We would also like to thank the following veterinary clinics who participated in our event: Claresholm Veterinary Services, Diamond Valley Veterinary Clinic, Eastern Slopes Veterinary Services, Foothills Veterinary Clinic, Fort Macleod VeterinaryClinic, High River Veterinary Clinic, Highview Veterinary Clinic, Raymond Veterinary Clinic and Southpointe Pet Hospital.
So many rescue groups helped us with the 32 dogs that were surrendered. We would like to thank: the Animal Rescue Foundation, Calgary Humane Society, Pawsitive Match Rescue, Pincher Creek Humane Society, Pound Rescue and Prairie Dogs Rescue for accepting these animals and ensuring that they go on to loving homes.
May 2008
At our May Standoff Dog Wellness Clinic, 29 dogs were spayed or neutered, vaccinated, de-wormed and tattooed at Claresholm Veterinary Services, Diamond Valley Veterinary Clinic, High River Veterinary Clinic and Uplands Pet Hospital,
Thank you would be an understatement for the amazing work and dedication from everyone involved.
The event would not have been a success without the help of the Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF). Thank-you, ARF, for sponsoring the clinic and taking in 16 surrendered dogs. We know that these lucky dogs will go on to great homes.
We are also thankful to Pawsitive Match Rescue, Prairie Dogs Rescue, Alberta Animal Rescue Crew (AARC) and the Cochrane and Area Humane Society for accepting the many homeless dogs.
Thank-you to the staff members from the Calgary Humane Society for volunteering and helping us out with transporting dogs and delivering food.
We can’t forget to mention the dedication from Church and Deanna from AARC who drove all the way to Standoff to find themselves quickly returning to Calgary with an injured dog that required emergency veterinarian care. Sheri (the dog) has now found herself with a second chance at life in the AARC rescue program.
Muriel Bullshields is adriving force behind these events; we couldn’t do it without her help and support. Thank you, Muriel, for your kind heart and hard work!
Our next clinic is planned for September 26-28th, 2008.
Many thanks to our donors: Chief Charles Weasel Head and Councillors from the Blood Tribe First Nation, The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA), Best Friends Animal Society, Heather Waddell, Brian and Eileen Easton and the Animal Rescue Foundation(ARF).
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