World Vets Visit March 2011

World Vets will return July 26, 27 & 28, 2011! Stay tuned for more information

Successful Summer!

With the help of veterinary volunteers from World Vets, we held 5 sterilization campaigns in and around San Juan del Sur this summer.

World Vets has since produced a book of their project in our community, which is made possible through the support of Fondation Brigitte Bardot. It is called "World Vets in Action" it can be found on Blurb.com.

206 Animals Treated in 3 Days!

World Vets Team 1 provided veterinary services to the town of Rivas in collaboration with the La Escuela de Agricultura May 18 - 20. In just 3 days they managed to treat 206 animals! One World Vets volunteer gave an interview to two local television channels during the clinic - we hope this encourages more people to bring their animals next week.

World Vets Team 2 arrives today to continue veterinary services in Rivas this coming week at the La Escuela de Agricultura, May 25 -27.

World Vets Team 3 & 4 will be providing veterinary services in San Juan del Sur, June 1 - 3 and June 8 - 10.

All veterinary services are provided free for Nicaraguan citizens; spay neuter, health consultations and other surgeries when necessary.

World Vets brings Veterinary Research to San Juan del Sur

For one whole month World Vets will maintain a presence in our community during May and June of this year. Together with Stones & Waves Veterinary Clinic, they will provide back to back clinics for Rivas and San Juan del Sur respectively.

The animals that are treated during these clinics will take part and provide valuable data for two veterinary research studies. The first is headed up by World Vets volunteer Laura Baltodano and will examine the after results following spay neuter surgery; making note of any reoccurring issues and/or lack thereof. The objective of this study is to provide more information regarding the overall safety and effectiveness of the mobile surgery clinic operated by World Vets.

The second is a long term TVT (Transmissible Venereal Tumor) study out of the United Kingdom, lead by a Dr. Murchison. World Vets has been asked to take samples for this study at their various project locations. Sample collection kits are being provided to trip leaders for use during the May and June clinics in our community.

Stay tuned for more information about an upcoming TVT Treatment clinic this month.

Illegal Wildlife Trade

NGO Paso Pacifico does a great job at raising awareness about a very real and ever growing problem in Nicaragua - the illegal trafficking of wildlife. From monkeys and birds as pets, to turtle eggs for the libido, and iguanas for a meal and leather bags; their place is in the forest, the sea and the air - not in a house or to make a fashion statement!

WATCH THEIR VIDEO HERE, and pass it on.

Please note: Video is in Spanish, however the images still show the intensity of the situation.

World Vets Clinic Results

We'd like to thank World Vets and all of our local volunteers who took part in the spay neuter clinic!

After 3 days of clinic 84 spay neuter surgeries were performed, along with one enucleation, one mucocele and one aural hematoma repair, and about 50 animals for health consultations. We also have 11 cases of TVT (Transmissible Venereal Tumor) to be treated at a special clinic held at Stones & Waves in 2 weeks.

With the help of our friends at World Vets, the spider monkeys under our care were also relocated to their new sanctuary at Domitila Reserva Privada, located outside of Granada, Nicaragua. We'd like to thank Paso Pacifico for assisting us in this whole process and of course Maria Jose for providing such a wonderful environment for these monkeys to thrive in.

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Upcoming Spay Neuter Clinic

A team of World Vets volunteers will be visiting again to provide much needed spay neuter services to our community! They will also be doing consultations and any other surgery needed to treat all ailments and to see ANY and EVERY animal that needs veterinary assistance.

March 16th, 17th and 18th
9 am - 3pm
Barrio Nuevo
Casa de la Profesora Mayra Solis
Frente a Los Pipitos
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

We are looking for community support in the form of bottled water, old sheets and towels and volunteers willing to prepare and/or donate lunch for the group during the clinic.

No appointment is necessary.
All services by donation. Please see our "Suggested Donations for Vet Services" on the side bar.

We are looking for a volunteer vet and tech to cover spay neuter aftercare March 20 -26. Please inquire.