MAY NEWS

Another Clinic Success, and an Unhappy Surprise

May 27, 2007

Volunteer vets operating at the May clinic

Forty-two dogs and cats were spayed or neutered at a clinic held at the DIF building in the Ranchitos. Two volunteer veterinarians from the Southern Arizona Humane Society of Tucson performed the surgeries. Both are long-time supporters of the SBPA and they also have strong professional relationships with the Santuario.

Dr. Jayme Lauderdale treated all forty-two animals at the DIF building. It was her first time as a volunteer for our San Carlos Clinic and she did a remarkable job.

Dr. Neal, who served her externship with SBPA in l998, started her morning at the DIF, familiarizing Dr. Lauderdale with clinic operations. Then at midday, Dr. Neal moved to the Santuario to help with the smaller animals. There she sterilized eleven abandoned kittens, one abandoned pup and two newly-adopted kittens. All in all, fifty-six animals were sterilized this weekend.

Dr. Neal also treated the sick and injured animals being cared for at the Santuario. One patient was a dog that had been hit earlier in the week on the highway near Charlie's Rock. The little guy was able to crawl to the safety of a nearby yard. Fortunately, the yard belonged to Katey Kirk, a long-time animal caregiver. Katey promptly called the Santuario and requested a vet. Dr. Laguna responded and ordered X-rays. Sadly, the pictures showed that the pup's hind leg was so broken it couldn't be saved.

After her leg was amputated, the pup was returned to the Santuario for much-needed TLC during her recovery. When Dr. Neal and Dr. Lauderdale examined the puppy this weekend, they agreed that our local vet had done a beautiful job. Thanks Dr. Laguna!!

On the mend, the pooch with three legs needed a permanent home, and it was Katey to the rescue, again. She adopted the pup, herself, as a companion for her other dog. This is one lucky pup to have found a loving owner, who is truly a compassionate lady, as well as a beautiful grassy yard with water and shade, and a four-legged friend to provide companionship during the hard times of healing.

Despite yesterday's clinic successes, another unhappy incident created quite a stir. Clinic volunteer, Karyn Furry, reports, "Just as we were finishing up with the last cat, Mary Jane brought in a puppy that had been hit by a car. Mary Jane had been in the right place at the right time to save this little guy. She was on her way to the clinic to pick up a cat when she saw the car in front of her intentionally swerve to hit the puppy. Mary Jane slammed on her brakes, leaped out of her car, gently picked up the battered puppy and raced it to the clinic for medical care. The hapless pup received lots of stitches as well as lots of loving attention. Luckily, it will be fine, thanks to Mary Jane and the vets on duty yesterday."

Gwen Bouschor, SBPA founder, passed on these words of thanks, "We of the SBPA and Santuario are so grateful to people like Katey and Mary Jane, who truly have a heart for ... just one more. Thanks to all of you who take the time to care for the forgotten animals in our community."

More Good Info about TNR

May 7, 2007

Click on the logo for a link to an excellent article about Trap, Neuter and Release (TNR)

Sheba Finds a New Home

May 6, 2007

Again, thanks to the combined help of SBPA and Santuario, Sheba is now living with a new family who can provide the companionship she's been craving.

Sheba, black lab, around 2 years old
40 lbs, spayed, very friendly and lively.

WANTED: A FEW GOOD MEN

May 2, 2007

A few good men, Tom and Steve to be exact, were on the spot to help a couple of abandoned puppies. Discovered lost and alone near the Marina Real roundabout, dirty, scared and hungry, these pups were coaxed into the humane trap. All it took was a bowl of Kibbles and lots of patience on the part of a couple of guys with big hearts.

Tom and Steve rounding up the puppies

Instead of TNR, these puppies will be receiving the deluxe TNA treatment, thanks to SBPA and Santuario. TNA, that's Trap, Neuter, and Adopt.

Again, the caring folks at Marina Real Condos, Tam and Tom Blagburn and Linda and Steve Pringle have performed above and beyond to save these cute little girls. They are also caring for them, ensuring they are wormed, vaccinated and spayed. But most importantly they are providing a safe environment for these pups who were so rudely dumped by irresponsible individuals. Now it's up to the rest of us to care enough to adopt them and provide them the care they deserve. See the adoption notice for more info on how you can own one, or both, of these lucky pups.