Clinica de Salud para Perros! Back in 2008, this was the driving force of Barbara Leslie, a veteran volunteer of ARF. It began after she attended a dog clinic day in Isabela sponsored by The Pet Vet. She wanted to ensure such an event was held in Rincon before her impending return to her home in the states.
Dr. Julio Caban with Luke
“ARF, people in the Rincon dog community, friends, the veterinarians (Animal Medical Clinic in Aguada, Miradero Veterinary Clinic in Mayagüez, and The Pet Vet in Isabela) and my family were all on board with the idea. Many worked hard to put together a fun event that addressed dog health, education for owners/the community and established another ARF bridge to residents of Rincon” wrote Barbara Leslie.
At the 2008 event, Dr. Ricardo Marrero from the Miradero Veterinary Clinic in Mayagüez administered low-cost vaccinations while ARF expanded on the event by including sterilization appointments and registration of dogs.
Registering dogs for low cost vaccination
Since that momentous day back in 2008, the special one-day event, now called Health Day, has grown to two Dog Health Days (January & July) and one Cat Health Day (September) a year.
In May 2011, ARF held a special Dog Health Day in the Community Center in Estela. In addition, the veterinarians participating in these events have grown to include the Aguadilla Veterinarian Clinic and Villa Michelle Animal Shelter in Mayaguez. These events promote animal welfare and fight animal overpopulation.
Thank you, Barbara Leslie, for your vision, to the Rincon community for being part of the solution, and to our invaluable volunteers for making this event the success that it is today.
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