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During a two week program called C.E.L.A. (Center for Engaged Learning Abroad– http://www.celabelize.com/ ), and under the careful mentoring of Dr. Edwardo Tesecum, ten pre-vet students from all over the U.S. actively participated in PHS’ 17 June vet clinic.
Judy Cox Roberts, PHS board member and Saturday clinic coordinator states: “It was a win-win for all of us! Thanks for this great opportunity, Dr. T!”
The students spent a full day performing physical exams on our community’s pets and gained hands-on experience, assisting Dr. Tesecum in various vet services.
PHS board member and photographer extraordinaire, Ina Sonnenmoser says: “It was a great day! The students were very compassionate and enthusiastic about each animal. Dogs and cats were examined thoroughly during their initial physical exam. It was fun documenting it. There was so much going on in every corner. Great vibe. I hope Dr. T will organize that again one day.”
To add even more sweetness to the pot, Dr. Tesecum donated back to PHShalf of the money he earned that day!

 

Special thanks to Laru Beya Resort & Villas who hosted the vet, and to Paradise Resort and Deb & Dave’s Last Resort Placencia who hosted the students, and to Turtle Inn, for once again feeding these hungry folks with their world class pizzas. And kudos to PHS volunteers, Kim Edwards, Gil Rotstein, Judy Roberts, and Ina Sonnenmoser for keeping it all together.

 

Here they are–the winners of PHS’ Second Annual PHOTO CONTEST! 153 photos were submitted, and yes, they were all winners! Our calendar committee had the best time looking at and discussing each entry. These photos were chosen as the best of the best. The photos of the seven winners will grace the cover of PHS’ 2018 calendar, for sale this fall.

• First prize: Kim Edwards for her cat Siri.
• Second prize: Dave ten Broek for his dogs Emmy and Roo.
• Third prize: Linda Cazin Burrow for David Ford’s dogs Jack and Maggie.
• Honorable mentions: Anna Mensie for her dog Buster, Jan Leaman for her dog Enzo, Marla Paul for her dog Sascha, and Elizabeth Anne for her dog Nacho.

Siri – Kim Edwards – FIRST PRIZE

Get your animals vaccinated against rabies this weekend!

Dr. Tesecum is bringing 10 young ladies to assist him this Saturday!

A series of 3 pre-exposure rabies vaccination shots is recommended for all pets in Belize. The cost for vaccination is BZ$20. PHS accepts BZ, US dollars and checks.

The first rabies shot can be given to dogs and cats at the age of 8-12 weeks. A follow up shot is necessary after the first year, and then again every 3 years.

Rabies is a viral infection caused by viruses belonging to the Lyssavirus genus. an animal disease that can spread to humans – transmitted by saliva through bites and scratches of infected mammals. The infection primarily circulates among domestic, feral, and wild animals such as dogs, cats, monkeys, foxes, bats, and raccoons, although all mammals are at risk. The virus attacks the Central Nervous System targeting the brain and the spinal cord, and if untreated is fatal.

Please call 604-8676 to schedule spays/neuters/surgeries.

From noon to 2 pm, open clinic for shots and exams.

Don’t forget, the vet charges for his services, so PHS accepts BZ, US dollars and checks for your pet’s bill.
Head on over to the purple PHS building on the Lagoon, across from Los Porticos.