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 there 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!

 I understand 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. Pat Rarrick at 610-0522, or 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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