Bulgaria September 2024
Our 12th Spayathon with the dream team of Romania Animal Rescue, Inc Dba Animal Spay Neuter International is over. 224 animals spayed /neutered in just 3 days and a half.
First of all I would like to address Animal Spay Neuter International and all donors. Bound by a common purpose we find ourselves united in making a lasting effects in what we do. All of you have lots of choices when it comes to donating and I am thankful for choosing to donate to the surgeries for our Spayathon. Your generous contribution holds a special place within my heart, representing not only a meaningful donation but also a profound bond that fuels my efforts. With sincere appreciation for your support in this journey we all the citizens of my hometown Sliven want to say THANK YOU
The DREAM TEAM of Romania Animal Rescue, Inc Dba Animal Spay Neuter International -our heroes . I have always appreciated you taking the time to help us reduce the suffering of animals by following the moto Better prevent breeding than killing the results. A massive THANK YOU for your unwavering support and collaboration. The work you have done in the last days is invaluable in so many ways. I have always been left astonished at the level of dedication and hard work you all put in every situation. Your individual and collective efforts are nothing short of extraordinary and are deeply valued. May your team reach every height of success!
And last but not least some words of appreciation for the volunteers
Volunteers are the lifeblood of every Spayathon. They are essential to the success of this campaign devoting their time, skills and energy to help run this event. This is to thank them all for their hard work and support. The world is better today than it was yesterday, thanks to your efforts. Not all heroes wear capes !!! (Diana Dimova Sept 24)
11th Bulgarian Campaign March 2024
ASNI went to Sliven in Bulgaria in March 2024 to carry out the eleventh campaign there. 221 animals will not reproduce due to this spayathon event!
The team worked over a four day period on both cats and dogs spaying and neutering via keyhole surgical procedures using the hook spay method. Which provides a minimally invasive way to spay a female causing less stress on the animal with faster recovery rates.
Other techniques used (demonstrated below in the video by Dr Ruth Osborne) with the cats was a more humane and less stressful way of giving the pre-medication. Instead of taking the cat out of the carrier by force the cat is injected in the carrier with minimal handling in the process.
ASNI in Bulgaria 2023
ASNI went to Sliven in Bulgaria to carry out a spay and neuter campaign on dogs and cats.The team included vets and vet techs as well as volunteers from Bulgaria, the USA and the UK. Animals were brought in by the general public and volunteers. Over a period of three days 224 animals were sterilized, saving millions of potential births! As well as spaying and neutering a dog was brought in to be neutered that wasnt able to eat. It was found that his tongue hadnt formed properly at birth. A resection on the tongue was carried out by Dr Sasha (images below)
