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I Decided to
Volunteer
(April 24, 2010)
By: Bob Thomas
I hadn't really done much of anything
for the Humane Society in over a year. It came as a bit of
a surprise when I was asked if I remembered Quick Books well
enough to handle check out at the monthly clinic. I was
sure with a little fresher course I'd be okay. I spent an
hour or so with Nancy Lewendowski and felt pretty
comfortable. I was also assured that MaryAnn Kaye would be
there if I floundered. Well thanks to those two ladies, the
biggest problem was deciding what to have for lunch!
I arrived at the clinic on Saturday morning and Dr Bennet
was already set up and waiting for his first patient. It
was a big male feral cat from Maya Beach that had been
trapped and housed by Debbie Coston until this scheduled
surgery. There was no doubt this big, bad boy had fathered
many offspring in Maya Beach. I learned that after surgery
and a day of recovery, this cat would be returned to Maya
Beach and released. There he will resume his role as
dominant male, but without the side effects of more feral
kittens! In this way, both the population of the feral
colony is controlled and the ferals can still control the
rodents and pests.
 I
completely enjoyed my day at the clinic. From my vantage
point at checkout, I not only got to see all the pets and
owners, but also how the other volunteers interacted with
them. They provided energy, enthusiasm, professionalism and
care to everyone who walked in the door. It certainly put
everyone in a good mood by the time they reached me, and for
that I thank each of you.
One of the days highlights arrived in
a cardboard box. Snuggled inside were five of the cutest
puppies. In moments they were out of the box and in the
arms of the closest available person. I think every
puppy was passed around and held by everyone. I think we
all enjoyed a puppy fix that day. I understand two of the
puppies found homes while at the clinic!
An adoptable puppy was brought in on
Sunday. It's about 5 months old, cute and very smart I'm
told. Look for pictures on Face book in the near future.
If you're looking for a dog or cat to adopt or if you know
of strays or unwanted puppies or kittens, please contact the
Placencia Humane Society. Pam
Thomas at 629-3599, or Shannon Romero 600-2473
I only worked on Saturday, but I do
know that I'll be doing it again. I also know that the
Humane Society needs more volunteers! If you want to give a
little something back, either in time, talent, material or
donations, they need it all. If you haven't experienced the
Humane Society recently, give them a try as a volunteer. I
think you'll be surprised!
Special thanks to the volunteers who
worked this clinic including; Juana Itch, Bob Thomas,
Pam Thomas, MaryAnn Kaye, Pat Rarrick, Renza Hoban, Shannon
Romero, Cat Harshberger, Stella Matthews, Dorcus from
Riversdale and our new junior volunteer, Serina Kafka.
Dr Floyd Bennet was the vet this
month and he was hosted by the Lost Reef Resort.
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Volunteers
perform all PHS functions except professional veterinary services.
They keep the vet records, do the books,
pick up abandoned and stray animals, set up, organize and provide all the
clerical and support services for each clinic, attend meetings,
raise money, hold workshops, sell products, keep minutes, write
letters, send thank you notes, respond to animal emergencies, and
everything in between, all so that as much money as possible is
available for pet and emergency medical care.
Without them, PHS wouldn't exist.
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Won't you help?)
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