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Most clinics have a few hitches, but this weekend was special. We faced plenty of adversity with a vet and a director out sick, new staff, equipment failures, medical emergencies, and a local race shutting down road access. Despite this all, we were able to come together and have an amazing weekend where we helped 154 animals!
It is much easier to persist through these kinds of challenges as a team and every member of this one did their part to contribute to the clinic's success! From emergency coffee, taco, and french fry runs to hugs and pep talks, everyone cared for each other and our patients got the best quality of care. This clinic was unique because Kerrville community members Melissa and Andrew Downs and Animal Balance led it directly. Since assisting in last year’s clinic with Kerrville Pets Alive, Melissa and Andrew have volunteered with Animal Balance at MANY clinics, including in the Bahamas at Operation Potcake 2024. These folks show true dedication and purpose in helping their community and others. We had many volunteers from last year return to help with registration and recovery, and we all enjoyed meeting some new folks too.
This weekend was a great example of what we are all about- community members and local businesses getting involved and helping to offer needed vet services directly to other community members! Thank you so much to Petco Love for providing the vaccines for the weekend, and to local sponsors the American Red Cross, Lochte Feed, Callahan Family Ranch, Culligan, Dogologie, the American Legion Post 208, Ken Stopepel, Hill Country Amish and Napa Auto parts. Big thanks the many unnamed donors who gave to make this all possible and the folks who donated lodging for our crew.
Isa Zachary
Animal Balance
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