Volunteers made spay/neuter clinic possible
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Editor,
Another successful spay/neuter clinic was held here in Lake County on Oct. 1-2 in Elmo. It was reported to me that initial count for animals spayed or neutered was 233 in two days. Project volunteer coordinator Ophie Keene said, “Everyone did a marvelous job, and our volunteers are really appreciated.”
I would like to add, speaking for Lake County as a community, deep gratitude for all involved. Lake County Spay/Neuter Task Force has continued this service for our community since 2008. This group is made up of volunteers from Mission Valley Animal Shelter, Life Savers and Rescue and concerned citizens of our area. This is another example of volunteer organizations working together to improve our community.
In the past I have mentioned Mission Valley Animal Shelter as it is connected with the Spay and Neuter Clinic, but I have recently learned of several other projects they are involved in, beginning with their Pick a Pet Program. There are many ways you can help an animal find a home without adopting it yourself. If you are able to sponsor a pet in any of the following ways, contact the animal shelter.
1. Donate all or part of a pet’s adoption fee.
2. Donate the spay/neuter fee and vaccinations for one of the shelter pets.
3. Print a copy of the Residents Dog and Residents Cat sheets off the webpage and hang it in your place of work or business. Change it weekly to keep it current.
4. Donations of cat litter, dog and cat toys, dog treats and chew bones, Purina kitten and puppy food and copy paper are always needed and greatly appreciated.
There are also features on their website, where you can check out the shelter animals often with pictures. However, always check with the shelter as the animals change every day. They have a wish/want list that will help you find the perfect pet. Better yet, go to the shelter and see the real deal. The knowledgeable staff is willing to give you guidance on any dog or cat issue.
In the winter months, as staffing permits, the shelter takes a couple of their dogs or cats to the area nursing homes to brighten the resident’s day. However, they sometimes run short of staff and are always looking for volunteers.
For more information, go to Mission Valley Animal Shelter at 36251 North Reservoir Rd. in Polson; call 406-883-5312; or e-mail mvas@ronan.net. The shelter is open Tuesday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Maxine Garcia
RSVP Volunteer Coordinator
Polson
