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NEW!!Why not start a holiday tradition and collect items for PATA Manzanillo in lieu of (or in addition) to presents?
Calgary PATA member, Chris Newbold, has gotten her entire family involved in the "gift of giving" with a holiday LEASH, COLLAR AND MUZZLE DRIVE:
Writes Chris: "We may have started something. I have put a box or leashes, collars and muzzles in our Vet's office as you suggested. I also asked my family if they would be willing to make donations. They are all great animal lovers and between us we own several pets. To take it even further my brother has put a box in his office lunch room. He works for a major oil company here in Calgary, and my sister not to be out done has put a box in her office lunch room. She works for Canada Post.
I am talking to my other sister who is a teacher here in Calgary and we hoping that we can get a box in her school, so that the children that attend her school can also contribute.
However the greatest response has come from Petland a pet store in Calgary. A friend of my sister has a daughter that works at Petland. All we had to do is get some teenage and 20 something girls involved and they ran with it. They collected dozens and dozens of collars and leashes.
In my family we usually give Christmas gifts to our pets from our pets. This year we are going to give leashes and collars to PATA in lieu of treats. I am hoping that I will have between 75 - 100 collars to bring down. We are all trying and get the message."
Spread the word and see if you can bring down some items on our wish list when you return to Manzanillo, OR sponsor the purchase of a specific item:
- Small steam autoclave for instrument sterilization
- Havahart humane trap (racoon size to trap feral cats). This is a huge part in controlling the overpopulation problem of cats and dogs.
- Rolls of surgical drape and Hauk towels are required and are basically only available in the U.S. and Canada.
- electric clippers and #40 blades (for shaving surgery area). These get rid of the hair for a more sterile surgery. It is not uncommon in Mexico to use a razor blade, but this is time consuming and does not do an effective job.
- Pet crates, cages, Pet Taxis, etc. No matter what the brand name, these provide shelter for the animals before and after surgery. 15 small, 15 medium and 15 large should be in place before each clinic begins in earnest. We have only a few currently.
- A large digital scale is required to assess the animal's weight so the proper doses of anesthesia can be administered along with the correct amount of antibiotics, parasite meds and flea and tick treatment.
- Anti-tic shampoo
- Clear plastic storage containers with lids and plastic chest of drawers so everything has a place and can be preserved during times of non-use.
- Tables for registration and pre-op procedures. These are plastic with legs that collapse. There should be at least three long ones.
- flea collars for dogs and cats
- Front line brand anti-flea and anti-tick drops
- Dog treats to offer "patients" at our deticking washes
- surgery tables
- IV catheters (size #20-24 with a 1 1/4 needle) are needed along with catheter caps so that more meds can easily be administered if needed.
- Surgical instruments are ALWAYS needed. You can actually order spay and neuter surgical packs on e-Bay! Just type in "spay neuter pack" in the search box.
The recovery room requires a great deal of items. The list includes: stethoscopes, digital thermometers, a large portable clock with a second hand, fans, extension cords, blankets and sheets (these could come from local hotels), diapers and/or Chux pads. (Imagine 10 to 12 cats all taking a leak on a king-sized bed and you will smell the need for a diaper or Chux pad.) Plus it is just more sanitary for all involved. Interlocking rubber mats which serve as a floor (and can be purchased at Sam's or Wal-Mart), so recovery personnel and animals can remain comfortable.
Please email us at info@PATAManzanillo.com if you are thinking of bringing down some donated items to coordinate with us which things will go to the most use!
To make a SECURE DONATION via PayPal with credit card or direct from your bank account, click here
Email: info@patamanzanillo.com
Mexico: +52 (314) 335-3207
PATA Manzanillo A.C. is a registered non-profit organization
RFC: PPA0608126SO
Donations are welcome / Si aceptamos donaciones
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