HSTJ's October Clinics - 2011

HSTJ Conducted TEN Itchy Scratchy clinics during the month of October treating a total of 732 dogs and 34 cats! In addition to the Street clinics, our regular spay clinic was on the 30th of October, held at a public building in the Colonia Cumbres and totals as follows:


Male dogs 2
Female dogs 10
Male cats 1
Female cats 8
Total 21

Also in October, HSTJ's sponsored spays/neuters were done at several local vet offices for rescued animals being cared for by a TJ rescue group. The total is as follows:

Female dogs 14
Male dogs 5
Female Cats 6
Male Cats 1
Total 26





That brings our total spay and neuters for the month of October to 47! Our grand total of sterilizations for the calendar year of 2011 is 462 animals!!

Here are two reports from the ten street clinics. To view all of the pictures from our clinics visit:
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This is the report of the Itchy-Scratchy clinic, held on October 1 on the property of a dog hoarding elderly man, nick-named Don Juanito.

We have been supporting a rescue group who has taken charge of this place. That is no easy matter, besides vaccinations, vet visits, supplying food and fresh water (there is no running water on that property), there is also the matter of spay/neutering all the dogs and arranging for the adoption process for all those who are candidates..

This is in fact a never ending story, because of the constant flow of dogs. People are still leaving animals at his doorstep. Most of them are in very bad shape or sick.

For example the night before this I.S. clinic, a pregnant dog was left outside the door of this place. At the time of the IS clinic she began to give birth. Thankfully this kind elderly man is receiving more than enough help from various groups, including HSTJ.

 

The October 10 I.S. clinic was held in Sub-Delegacion Lomas del Porvenir. It was a very long day. Three volunteers treated 127 dogs and 3 cats. Treatment includes: flea, tick and worm medication; ear and teeth cleaning; vitamins, nail clipping and a big bag of dog food. Thanks to all the donations, on this day we also had each pet owner choose a gift. A leash/collar, a chew toy or one article of pet clothing. They were very grateful. Thanks to all whose valuable donations make clinics like this possible.


In one special case, a seven month old chihuahua showed advanced signs of mange, and was given special care. Needless to say, a follow up visit was scheduled.

Also, 11 dogs were reffered to nearby HSTJ volunteer vets for proper diagnosis and treatment. They showed symptoms of different diseases and some appeared very sick. Just a few examples were: advanced signs of Parvo, ear infections, chronic diarrea and excessively advanced tooth decay.

Pets must be in good health before being brought to our monthly Spay/Neuter Clinics, which is why we hold the Street Clinics in the area first. There owners are educated on proper animal care and assistance is provided when necessary.