A few of my favourite clients

Yesterday, Mr Josiah Bobb walked into the clinic with his daughter and son-in-law to have one of his dogs checked up and vaccinated. Mr Bobb is one of St Vincent and the Grenadines premier poets, having written poems on virtually every aspect of life. His latest being one I saw in the newspaper a week or two ago. As far as I can recall, he has published at least one book of poems.{{more}}

He, in my opinion, is also an accomplished comedian, due to the fact that from the time he enters the clinic to the time he leaves, he always has me and my staff laughing almost non-stop to his jokes.

At 91 years of age, Mr Bobb does not look one day older than 60; he is both physically and mentally alert. He brought to my attention that his wife is an avid reader of my weekly column. Hearing this, of course, quite naturally, made my day. I haven’t seen her in awhile, but I hope that reading this brings a smile to her lips.

Since the formation of the VSPCA (Vincentian Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Animals) a few short years ago, the impact they are making throughout St Vincent and the Grenadines is applaudable. I have definitely noticed a great reduction in the number of stray dogs and hairless, emaciated dogs living on our streets, since their incorporation.

There is also a lot more awareness of cruelty to animals nationwide. Hats off to the job that Mary Barnard, Leslie Gonsalves and the other dedicated volunteers of the VSPCA are doing.

Mr Sam Tull and his wife, who are house owners in Bequia, have also contributed tremendously to the reduction in stray dogs roaming the streets of Bequia. Over the last few years, they have used their personal funds to provide opportunities for people living in Bequia, who otherwise could not afford it, to have their dogs spayed and castrated free of cost to them. This is an ongoing programme.

Long before the VSPCA was formed, there was Loren Gun-Munro, who could never pass a sick or injured dog suffering on the road. She always found a way to catch the injured animal and bring it in to the clinic to be treated. Then, after the animal had been nursed back to health, found a home for the animal. She more often than not, ended up taking the animal home with her when she couldn’t find someone willing or suitable to adopt it.

Website: www.uniqueanimalcare.com