World Vets
Romania
Dr.
Bridges recently returned from a 10 day trip to
Romania with World Vets. The trip took her first by
plane to Bucharest and then a bus ride to Buzau.
There was a bit of culture shock as the volunteer
group watched stray dogs running loose all over
Bucharest, Romania’s capital city. Things became
more rural on the way to Buzau, where horse drawn
carts shared the road with motorists.
The group settled into a country inn, got
a good night’s sleep, (well sort of…jet lag) and got
to work early the next day. Because of the rain, the
first day was spent spaying and neutering dogs and
cats at a local “shelter”. The facility was really a
concrete building with five small tables set up on
concrete blocks. The lighting was via headlamp and
the anesthesia was all inject able. Not quite like
home! The second day a third of the group went
farther out further in the country to work on
horses. The local vet joined us along with a
translator (thank goodness) and we taught him how to
sedate and float teeth, pull shoes and trim feet,
and even palpated a mare to see if she was pregnant!
All new to the local vet!
In this culture, the horses are tools, not pets and
receive very little veterinary care because of the
poor economy. It is more important for them to feed
their families than float their horses teeth! Not to
mention spay and neuter their dogs and cats. You
can’t imagine the number of stray dogs running
around. The last survey done in Bucharest in 2006
counted over 200,000 stray dogs in that one city!
Because of the generous donations of our clients, Dr. Bridges
was able to take approximately $4,000 worth of tools
and dewormers to support the local veterinarians.
The good news is that the mayor of Buzau signed an agreement
with World Vets asking the organization to return
four times a year to help get the stray population
under control.
Dr. Bridges hopes to plan a yearly trip to help the animals
all over the world. You too can help in many ways!
If you can donate either your time or money it would
be much appreciated. If traveling is not for you,
maybe donating is. Donations are greatly appreciated
& accepted at: Northwest Emergency Animal Rescue /
Dr. Dana Bridges, and please be assured that every
dime that you donate goes towards helping buy
supplies for the animals.
If you prefer to join a team and travel yourself you may. You
do not need to be a veterinarian or veterinarian
technician to join a World Vets team.
Donate
*Donate today and help with travel expenses, veterinary supplies and farrier equipment. You can contribute by mailing a check or money order to:Professional Equine Therapeutic Services
10212 273rd Ave SE
Monroe, WA 98272
Thank you for your support!
*Donations are not Tax deductible