Taboga Island is located in the Pacific
Ocean. It is known as the island of the flowers.
Terrible news got to us that in Taboga somebody had poisoned the dogs
and cats on three occasions. On June 10, 2005 we went to Taboga
to deliver flyers on sterilization. Fate brought Dori Cohen and
Raymond to us. They were familiar with the animal situation and
we decided to do a sterilization blitz in Taboga.
Flyers were posted several days before the sterilization blitz on the launches, piers and throughout the island
Dra. Itzel
Terrero, Dra. Anabell Herrera, Dr. Andrés Bailey, y la Dra. Letty
Guajardo
46
cats were trapped throughout the island. Above shows the trapped
cats in the special humane traps. Trapped cats should always be
covered with a sheet to avoid further stress.
22
dogs y 49 cats were sterilized, dewormed, vaccinated against rabies,
had their ears cleaned and given a treatment for ticks and fleas.
71 animals sterilized in total
For easy identification:
The sterilized dogs have an “S” tattooed inside one ear.
The sterilized cats have one ear clipped.
We
brought back “Taboguin”. He is kind of weak but getting better
and he really needs a loving home. Please contact Spay/Panama for
more information about adopting this cute kitty cat.
The following are the surgical costs incurred with this project.
Veterinarian fees:
22 dogs @ $20
each
$ 440.00
49 cats @ $10
each
490.00
Surgical and medical
supplies 330.50
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