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Jen's Upcoming Volunteer Work in Alaska 

 

Jen, one of our Western Springs CVTs, will be traveling to Alaska for one week in February to volunteer in the medical preparation of the sled dogs participating in the amazing Iditarod Race. 

 

There are over 1000 dogs that take part in the Iditerod Race, which covers over 1150 miles over the course of 10 to 17 days.  With a race this extensive, canine participants must be given an excellent bill of health prior to the competition.  

 

Each day, 3-4 teams of dogs will visit Jen and other veterinary professional volunteers at the Iditerod headquarters in Wasilla.  Teams consist of 16 to 24 dogs, and Jen’s primary role will be to draw blood and perform ECGs.  The veterinarians will then evaluate the bloodwork and ECG to determine if the canine is healthy enough to participate in the race. 

 

Jen is extremely excited for this experience and we can’t wait to hear all about it!   Jen plans on  taking lots of pictures and we will be sure to post them here when she returns. 

 

The Iditarod Race begins on March 3, 2012 in Anchorage.  

 

 

 

Help reduce pet overpopulation by having your pets spayed and neutered!  The following rebates are available through Cook County Animal Control and Hinsdale Humane Society...

 

 

Cook County Spay & Neuter Program, February 2012

 

Cook County Animal Control offers a $40.00 rebate for neutering your dog or cat during the month of February.  

 

To be eligible:

 
 

Hinsdale Humane Society Spay & Neuter Vouchers, February 2012

 
Hinsdale Humane Society will be offering forty (40), $75.00 spay/neuter vouchers to residents beginning February 1, 2012. 

 

Vouchers will be distributed from the Hinsdale Humane Society during regular business hours on a first-come, first-serve basis, while supplies last. 

 

Vouchers may be redeemed for spay and neuter surgeries performed during the months of February, March and April.  Vouchers must be surrendered to Village Veterinary Practice at the time of surgery.  For more information, call the humane society at 630-323-5630.

 


Village Veterinary Practice recommends having your pet

spayed or neutered at 6 months of age. 

International Kennel Club Dog Show 2012
 
February 24-26
8:00am - 4:00pm
McCormick Place Lakeside Center
(773) 237-5100
Chicagoland Family PET EXPO, March 2012
 
March 16-18
Arlington Park Racecourse - Arlington Heights, IL