by Daphne Chiang
Are you the type who will stop and take a second glance at stray dogs on campus, and maybe feel bad that you can’t offer them a happy home? If so, you may have noticed something different about your canine friends lately. In order to prevent these poor creatures from giving birth to yet another generation of homeless animals, the Life Conversation Association has launched a campaign to solicit volunteers to assist in the neutering and caring of stray pets. The process involves a number of stages: first, the volunteers feed and observe the dogs and cats wandering the streets, then they notify the association and set up appointments with veterinarians to inoculate and spay the animals. A rice grain-sized microchip is then implanted in the animals’ neck - this operation is so simple that it doesn’t even require anesthesia. The microchip enables the association to keep tabs on the animal via computer. The dogs are given identification plates and the cats, red collars. They are kept in the hospital for up to seven days, then they are re-released in the area where they were found, where they continue to be observed and cared for; else an adoption is arranged for. Funds to finance this program come from private donations or through the sponsorship of various enterprises. Your help is needed to continue this worthwhile program. Call 715-0079 for information - NOW! a
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May 2024
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