We began the day with a roster of 27 animals and after many twists and turns we finished the day surprising ourselves! This month there were several females pregnant or in heat - those dogs can't wait til the next clinic, in which case we shift to accommodate the need. Roxanne, who came from San Blas by 7:15 to have her male chihuahua fixed gave her appointment to a female street dog that Amaranth pulled away from males on her way to the clinic. See how it goes? Anne somehow juggles all the unexpected without dropping the balls...in this case, the chihuahua's...jajajaja.
Given the delicate condition of some of the females the day was long. We treated 16 female dogs, 2 male dogs, 5 female cats and 1 male cat. In addition we treated a female dog for venereal cancer and a dog traumatized by a dog attack leaving horrible bites in all 4 quarters. There were several street animals that kind citizens brought for sterilization - a good sign that community responsibility is on the rise.
The crew took a break for a leisurely lunch in the shady courtyard. Friends of BMA stopped in to say hello: Audrey, Dave, Randy, Joan, Luis, Josie, and Bill. With so many friends it hardly feels like work!
Grazie, Trilby for a deliziosa pasta e fagioli!
Thanks, incredible Clinic Cirque de Soleil - Anne, Trini, Nena and Kenny.
And our dog attendants: Jenny, Minerva, Katherine and Amaranth.
Always a deep bow to Dr. B and Ana for their surgical artistry.
And our MVP of the clinic: Audrey, for transporting 6 animals to various locations to and from the clinic - no easy feat especially after dark. These animals had no other means of getting treatment but for her willingness to be the ambulance and the driver...thank you!
BMA - Buenos Manos Amables
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| Isobel, Christian and Margherita - friends of BMA |
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