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Animal Welfare seeks vols May 2-8

Author: palmettoculebra (---.prtc.net) Date:   04-24-12 14:45 If you are going to be on island from May 2-8 Animal Welfare of Culebra (AWC) can use any & all helpers. (AWC) in partnership with the Humane Society of PR, All Sato Rescue, The Animal Project, Island Dog, the Municipality of Culebra, & others is sponsoring a large-scale TNR (trap, spay-neuter, release) program on Culebra. We have identified 5 areas to target for stray cats (one including Flamenco beach) & will be trapping, sterilizing, vaccinating, treating for medical issues, & then releasing back to live as a healthy, managed colonies. We'll have several veterinarians on island & vet techs as well as experts in TRN from the states & are seeking folks to help with a variety of jobs (catching, trapping, cleaning cages, feeding, watering, labeling, etc.). This project will be ongoing from May 2-8 (surgeries on May 5 & 6th) & we'll need folks helping from the 2nd (truck arriving from main island with supplies to unload/secure at La Cancha Bajo Techo-gym across from Palmetto) & then starting on the 3rd, catching & trapping-thus feeding, & cleaning. This project can have a big impact on Culebra for the animals & people! Please won't you offer a hand? Kindly contact me asap if you can assist with any of the above. Best, Terrie ps. please spread the word! 787-235-6736 http://www.palmettoculebra.com/

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Author: Debbie (---.hsd1.ga.comcast.net) Date:   04-24-12 18:53 That's awesome, Terrie! Happy Diving! Debbie

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Re: Animal Welfare seeks vols May 2-8

Author: palmettoculebra (---.prtc.net) Date:   04-24-12 19:58 If you can't be here (Culebra) in person & still want to help, AWC is always grateful for all donations to support our efforts, which can be done via paypal on our website at http://animalwelfareculebra.org . We'll be purchasing paper towels, cat litter, cat food, plastic bags, water bottles, & many other items for this big effort in addition to our "regular" expenses, thus all donations will be most appreciated!! Thanks! Terrie AWC, Pres. http://www.palmettoculebra.com/

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Author: Cap'n Wacky (---.mycingular.net) Date:   04-24-12 20:20 I will be there all 2nd through 12th. I'm just an average joe, but if there's anything I can do to help, post something. I'd love to give back to a community that has given me so much drive fast and take chances

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Author: Herb (67.65.139.---) Date:   04-25-12 15:03 When we camped at Flamenco we saw 2 problems with cats. The first problem was the shear numbers of them and the second problem was the tourist that fed them at the kiosks. We saw one person who was feeding the cats from her plate and at one time she had 16 cats surrounding her. A good start is spaying and neutering the cats. After that, a few discrete signs that say, "Please do not feed the cats" would help tremendously. Peace out Herb

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Re: Animal Welfare seeks vols May 2-8

Author: palmettoculebra (---.prtc.net) Date:   04-25-12 15:41 Good afternoon Herb, Thanks for your comments. This large-scale TNR effort is the first of its kind in Culebra. As such, previously, although we spay/neuter, without a vet on island, we are only able to do a few animals per month, which never really gets "ahead" of the problem. Thus, this project should have a large, positive impact. Second, we will be setting up Cat Cafes which are monitored feeding stations. If you won't be on island & able to help out 2-8 May, perhaps you'd like to donate. We are fully volunteer & donation based & on our website http://animalwelfareculebra.org there is a "support" button which allows you to donate with ease! Thanks, Terrie AWC, Pres. http://www.palmettoculebra.com/

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Author: JoeJack (---.us.infonet.com) Date:   04-28-12 06:02 I will be camping in Culebra May 2nd-12th. I wont want to do much the 2nd but would be happy to lend a hand throughout the rest of the week. Email or call to provide details 513-549-1821

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Re: Animal Welfare seeks vols May 2-8

Author: JoeJack (---.us.infonet.com) Date:   04-28-12 06:06 I will be camping in Culebra May 2nd-12th. I wont want to do much the 2nd but would be happy to lend a hand throughout the rest of the week. Email or call to provide details 513-549-1821 What we need is not the will to believe but the will to find out.

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