Halloween celebration at October Clinic

October Clinic volunteers

FROM MARY WICK:
Let's see how many I can remember...:

CINNAMONCHECK-INIntake
Jennifer Kaufman and friends -- sorry, but I don't have all the names :-(

MOOCHFULL PANTRYKitchen
Diane Carlson Dunker
Billy

Autoclave
Bob Barsch (Mr Roni!)

HEIDI, CURT, KIMLAUREN, HEIDI, MALLORYAnimal Care
Heidi
Curt
Jenny Fitzer
Mandi Wyman Morgart (RescueWire.org)
Josh Morgart RescueWire.org)
Mary Wick
Kendra Ogdon (Animal Ark)
Kim Balder (Last Hope)
Bernie Balder (Last Hope)

CURT, JENNIFERVaccinations and everything else!
Mike Dosal
Lauren Cox Dosal

WALLACEVIVGrooming
Julie Cross
Sophie Cross

JULIEJESSICAVet Staff
Dr Roni Barsch (Akin Hills Vet)
Lindsay Cline (Akin Hills Vet)
Karmen Kjos
Jessica O'Leary (Akin Hills Vet)
Bri Edwards
Lisa McCarger (new vet - worked on the Neuter Commuter)
Mallory Eiynck (Animal Ark)

MIKE, JESSICA, RONNIE, BRI

October Clinic

The dust is settling and the final clinic of 2011 is complete.

Akin Hills and Animal Ark came on Friday, October 21, 2011 and cleaned the warehouse in preparation for a great 2 day clinic. Lindsay Kline and friends did a great job raising all the funds needed for the clinic which is admirable.


A total of 97 dogs and cats were neutered or spayed which was so important at this time of the year to prevent January litters which normally will suffer and freeze to death in this harsh climate.

SARGE WITH FACE FULL OF QUILLSA total of 42 animals were surrendered (sadly, three of the puppies died of parvo); 27 were transferred out to Animal Allies, SHH foster care, RLRR foster care, Dr. Bartsch, Animal Ark, and Tricounty.

Only 12 animals were sent to the RLRR shelter, and one of those, Delores, a small pup leaves tomorrow for Act V Rescue & Rehabilitation.


A big thank you to Linda Ratay for providing great food, and to Billy for working in the kitchen all during the clinic providing meals for the volunteers.

DONATED FOOD
Another big thank you to Last Hope volunteers who helped during the clinic, as well as made an impromptu transport of 16 surrendered animals on Saturday all the way to Duluth to Animal Allies to help out.

MARTY BEFOREMARTY THE LIONREADY FOR GROOMINGA special thanks to Julie Cross and her niece who were busy all during the clinic giving the grooming and bathing many animals.

MANDI & TIPPYI am hoping Mary Wick will send a list of all the volunteers so we can acknowledge all of them- as I do not want to forget people. She already sent a bunch of great pictures.

DOG WITH BONE STUCK IN TEETHKaren

R.I.P. WILLYRED LAKE

NO SALE

First of all, NEVER get a puppy or kitten from someone selling them in a parking lot. NO reputable breeder would find homes for their animals that way. These animals come from puppy mills or bad backyard breeders. ALWAYS see where your new pet has been living.

Karen sent me news that she and Nancy O have been monitoring this activity in Bemidji. These "give away" and "puppies for sale" are intact and contributing to the over-population of companion animals at Red Lake.

Colleen has been working on a campaign to end selling and giving away animals in the parking lots of the Target and WalMart stores in Bemidji. She made a couple of phone calls and wrote letters. Already there are results, Target has put on their property where pups were being sold, not one, but THREE signs that say "no sales or soliciting".

Isn't that great!!! If you ever see this practice, contact the business to protest. Make a difference.

Orson demonstrates stages of cuddling

EYESEARSNOSE