Even though it was snowing last night, I decided to head in to the ER anyway, determined to leave if it got bad. I debated bringing my homework but left it at home... bad decision. In the three hours I was there last night, there were 2 cases. 2! One was an extremely constipated dog that had to be manually evacuated (talk about a bad smell). I'm pretty sure he was eating stones as well as bones. And maybe some dirt. The other case was a pom that had had his third seizure in as many years. He was a nice little dog (though the father reeked of booze and the mother reeked of smoke), and they just brought him in to make sure he was alright. You could tell they really cared for the little bugger (and boy was he cute). So then it started to mist/snow (basically insta-ice), so I headed home way earlier than last week. That kinda sucked, but I made it home alright, despite the horrid roads. This winter is teaching me to drive in the snow!
This morning I'm heading out with 2 pre-vet kids to the goat farm for the first time. I was kinda disapointed that only 2 girls signed up for it (though some other dates already have individuals signed up). I was really hoping that they would jump on it- however, this weekend was pretty short notice, so I think that was a part of it. I'm going to take pictures today and hope that that inspires some people!
The SPCA here is just starting community spay and neuters on Fridays and Sundays. The shelter manager contacted me and asked if we wanted to send 1 or 2 volunteers every week to help out. I'm not sure that we will get people out every week, but I'm definitely hoping it will work out. They would be assisting the vet and helping with handling, so it would be very good experience for students. We have some really SPCA dedicated volunteers (including myself), so I'm fairly certain at least those students will want to lend a hand.
~Melissa
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