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The WAG SPAY AND NEUTER FUND was created in 2005 in response to a need in the Sea to Sky Corrider to find an effective solution to the pet overpopulation problem. Spaying and neutering is the most humane, effective and cost efficient method of controlling pet overpopulation. The purpose of the Spay and Neuter Fund is to provide financial assistance for spaying and neutering services to those members of our communities who are most in need. WAG thanks the ANIMAL WELFARE FOUNDATION OF CANADA for the grant which launched the spay and neuter program for the First Nations Community of Mount Currie. WAG has also created a spay and neuter financial assistance program for low income families. This program is called FANS
WAG-Mount Currie Spay and Neuter Project WAG and the Mount Currie Band Council have formed a partnership in order to address animal control and animal welfare issues in that community. In 2004, 44% of the dogs received by WAG originated from Mount Currie. In 2005, this number has climbed to 61.5 %. WAG and Mount Currie would like to see a reduction in the number of homeless and unwanted animals. WAG and Mount Currie organized 4 spay and neuter clinics to offer free spaying and neutering services to Mount Currie residents. These clinics took place on Oct 16th, Oct 23rd, Oct 30th, and Nov 6th, 2005. A total of 78 dogs were spayed or neutered by an outstanding team of volunteers.
Dr. David Lane and AHT Lorraine Petch perform the first spay! Much hard work has gone into making this program possible and we are grateful to all the sponsors and the volunteers:
Update-May 28, 2006 On Sunday May 28 we completed our second spay and neuter clinic of the spring. This spring saw a total of 29 dogs from the community of Mount Currie spayed and neutered. This brings our grand total of spay and neuters to 107 since we began the program last fall. WAG thanks all our amazing volunteers from Whistler, Pemberton and Mount Currie who all work together to make this happen. We are especially grateful to Dr. David Lane and Dr. Peter Dobias for performing the surgeries.
Going for a ride to the vet
"I'm not sure I want to go"
"What's going to happen to me?"
Preparing for surgery
Dr. Dobias at work
Removing the endotracheal tube
Resting in the recovery ward at the Pemberton Fire Hall
Update-September 29, 2006 Another successful Spay and Neuter Clinic for Mount Currie was held on Sunday September 24th at the Pemberton Veterinary Hospital. A Very Special Thank-you is extended to Dr. Anthony Lau and Animal Health Technician Wendy Schmidt for volunteering their services at this clinic. We also would like to thank our own Animal Health Technician Lorraine Petch for coming out once again to help. Lorraine has attended each and every clinic and we salute her committment to the program. WAG also thanks Bernadine Doss, of Mount Currie for her outstanding work coordinating this program in Mount Currie. Bernadine has been key in making this program happen. Our grand total is 125 dogs from the community of Mount Currie spayed or neutered in the past year. Congratulations and thank-you to all the volunteers! See you at the next clinic! Update May 27, 2007 15 more dogs from Mount Currie were spayed and neutered this spring! Thank-you to Dr. Lane, Dr. Mountfield, Lorraine (AHT), Bernadine, Elston, Sam, Jesse-Jane, Jen G, Kylie, Joanne, Carol, Francesca, Keith, Georgina, Pemberton Fire Department, Thomas, and Pony Express for the coffee! Thank-you to all for supporting the program and prevent suffering of animals and preventing unwanted animals.
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