Photos by Katherine Minott - March Clinic 2019

Clinic - March 9, 2019

 BMA Clinic - March 9, 2019

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

Isobel, Christian and Margherita - friends of BMA

BMA Clinic Report- December 8, 2018

It's been a few days since the last clinic. It was a long day that began at 5 for a few of us and ended at 5.

The day was full with extra care needed for a total of 15 dogs and 4 cats - only 3 male dogs, 1 male cat. Surgery takes more time with females. There were 3 pregnancies terminated (17 less homeless), 2 vincristine/cancer treatments, and 3 consultations.

Wow, makes me tired just to remember it - proud too.

Anne and Nena checked in a dozen animals by 7:30. Nena and Trini have been learning all things pertaining to the monthly clinic for the last 6 clinics as BMA anticipates the future. We're so glad they have committed to be a part of the team. It's great to be able to depend on their help.

Kate surprised us with a Christmas dinner: turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and sweet potatoes! Can you imagine anything so wonderful and unexpected? Honestly, it was difficult to push away from the table knowing there were 8 more surgeries ahead but if we hadn't had that lunch it would have been even harder.
Thank you Anne, Nena and Kenny for starting the day early.
Thanks Nena and Trini for cat care - Katherine, Minerva and Amaranth for dog recovery.
Thank you Wally and Gilles for doing all that you do - especially the dirty stuff!
Thank you Dr. B and Ana for 19 surgeries.
Thanks for making it feel like a holiday, Kate.
Well, that's 12 months of clinics! Thanks everyone for making it possible. There are so, so many people - past and present, at the front and behind the scenes, giving hand and heart to this effort. It's been a labor of love that is it's own reward. It feels really good doing it together.

Happy holidays to you!



Informe de la Clínica BMA - 8 de diciembre de 2018

Han pasado unos días desde la última clínica. Fue un día largo que comenzó a las 5 para algunos de nosotros y terminó a las 5.

El día estuvo lleno de cuidados adicionales necesarios para un total de 15 perros y 4 gatos - sólo 3 perros machos, 1 gato macho. La cirugía toma más tiempo con las mujeres. Hubo 3 embarazos interrumpidos (17 menos sin hogar), 2 tratamientos de vincristina/cáncer y 3 consultas.

Guau, me cansa sólo recordarlo, y también me enorgullece.
Anne y Nena registraron una docena de animales a las 7:30. Nena y Trini han estado aprendiendo todo lo relacionado con la clínica mensual durante las últimas 6 clínicas, ya que BMA anticipa el futuro. Estamos muy contentos de que se hayan comprometido a formar parte del equipo. Es estupendo poder contar con su ayuda.
Kate nos sorprendió con una cena de Navidad: pavo, relleno, salsa de arándanos y batatas! ¿Te imaginas algo tan maravilloso e inesperado? Honestamente, fue difícil alejarse de la mesa sabiendo que había 8 cirugías más por delante, pero si no hubiéramos tenido ese almuerzo, habría sido aún más difícil.
Gracias Anne, Nena y Kenny por empezar el día temprano.
Gracias Nena y Trini por el cuidado de los gatos - Katherine, Minerva y Amaranto por la recuperación del perro.
Gracias Wally y Gilles por hacer todo lo que hacen - especialmente las cosas sucias!
Gracias Dr. B y Ana por 19 cirugías.
Gracias por hacer que pareciera una fiesta, Kate.
Bueno, eso son 12 meses de clínicas. Gracias a todos por hacerlo posible. Hay tanta, tanta gente - pasado y presente, al frente y detrás de las escenas, dando la mano y el corazón a este esfuerzo. Ha sido una labor de amor que es su propia recompensa. Se siente muy bien hacerlo juntos.

Felices fiestas!

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