Native Americans

The St. Croix project involving control the pet overpopulation is moving along.  Please see the other blog at Abbeyanimal.blogspot.com for updates.  

Talked to several people about other missions and it was brought to my attention that there is a great need on some of the Native American Reservations for veterinary care.  They have a lot of poverty and a lot of animals.  It would be a great thing to help out with their companion animal population.  I will continue to look for organizations that are involved in this cause.  Please contact me if you are aware of a worthwhile cause that could use our support. (rknoppdvm@aol.com)

Opened my wife's pool yesterday.  She likes to call it "our" pool but when it comes right down to it, it really is "her" pool.  She is a bit of an exercise nut and likes to swim in it often, especially during the summer months.  I try to help her keep it clean and running.  This is always on my "Honey-do" list.  It is a "salt" pool which is much nicer on the skin.  Some people feel that the human body is like a battery and needs to be recharged regularly.  The salt in the water it thought to help with the naturally occurring magnetic charges that surround us… that's the theory anyway.  All I know is, it is very refreshing to bath in salt water (especially in the ocean), however, the salt is hard on equipment.

Before Splint...

After Splinting and ready to Wake Up!

Very busy week which include the splinting of a very small patient.  This dog came from a situation where the family had lots of very young children.  Unfortunately this little guy wanted to play with them and they wanted to play with her and the next thing you know she got stepped upon.  These things can happen in the "blink of and eye".  Fortunately she is young and the break will eventually heal.  You can see how much material it takes to get the job done.  The splint looks almost bigger then the patient! Better "a broken bone then a broken spirit"… or … "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure".

Went to Church this morning and it was time for the Children's Cantata (they sing a sermon).  What a great thing to witness.  All those innocent voices lifting up God's praises!  Very moving.  My daughter Alli helped accompany and direct some of it.  It was also the Sunday where the Women of Song sing during the Offertory.  They were also great!  What a blessing to be at a Church where music is used to lift up the Lord.  It is a great way to start the day!

Pray for our projects, bye for now, Robin