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HICKS INTERNATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE - GOA MONTHLY REPORT February 2017 Since its inception, the WVS Hicks ITC team has done incredible work in Goa.

1 HICKS INTERNATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE - GOA MONTHLY REPORT February 2017 Since its inception, the WVS Hicks ITC team has done incredible work in Goa. Besides its primary goal of area-wise mass sterilisation and vaccination, through the ITC courses, the team has also rescued and treated animals in the local community. The team has initiated several projects within the Goan community and raised awareness on sterilization, vaccination and adoption, in order to humanely control the stray dog and cat population in Goa. Summary of Figures from August 2016 to January 2017 STERILIZATIONS ADOPTIONS CLINIC VACCINATIONS Month Dogs Cats Dogs Cats Rescue Treatment Anti-Rabies Other August September October November December January Grand Total

WVS Hicks ITC ABC Surgery Training Courses At WVS Hicks

veterinarians and veterinary assistants, promoting best

We also organise special training courses and animal

Vets and assistants trained during courses held in

for Vets 23 rd January 2017 4 Indian Vets and 1

th February 2017 5 Indian Vets Veterinary Assistant

2 WVS Hicks ITC ABC Surgery Training Courses At WVS Hicks ITC we provide practical surgical training to veterinarians and veterinary assistants, promoting best practice techniques in animal welfare. We also organise special training courses and animal handling courses for vets and local charity workers. Vets and assistants trained during courses held in January and February 2017: ABC Surgery Training Course for Vets 23 rd January Indian Vets and 1 International Vet 3 rd February Indian Vets 20 th February Indian Vets Veterinary Assistant Training Course 20 th February Vet assistants Team WVS Goa with participants at the Hicks ITC

Special Courses Besides the ABC training courses, a special course on

organised in December 2016, in association with The European Association for

3 Special Courses Besides the ABC training courses, a special course on Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging using Radiography and Ultrasonography was organised in December 2016, in association with The European Association for Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging (EVADI) and BCF Technology India. It was delivered by Dr. Nicolette Hayward and attended by over 40 delegates in Goa. WVS Team Goa with 40+ delegates visiting the Mission Rabies Mobile Veterinary Clinic in Mapusa Goa

First Aid Training Course by Indian Red Cross

safety of the WVS and Mission Rabies staff, a

for 10 WVS and 11 MR staff members in February.

response, bleeding wounds, bandaging, CPR,

4 First Aid Training Course by Indian Red Cross Society In the interest of general health and safety of the WVS and Mission Rabies staff, a First Aid and CPR training course was organised for 10 WVS and 11 MR staff members in February. It was delivered by members of Indian Red Cross Society Goa branch. The staff received training in accident response, bleeding wounds, bandaging, CPR, snake bites, and first aid protocols. WVS and MR staff at the First Aid Training Program

WVS Hicks ITC - ABC Projects Apart from our continuous work at WVS

is with our Beast, the Vet Truck in Bogmalo and Bogda villages in

Five Vet Participants and one Veterinary Volunteer have had the

5 WVS Hicks ITC - ABC Projects Apart from our continuous work at WVS Hicks ITC in Assagao, we are also handling two other mass ABC projects. One is in collaboration with People For Animals Vasco and the other is with our Beast, the Vet Truck in Bogmalo and Bogda villages in the Marmugoa Taluka. Five Vet Participants and one Veterinary Volunteer have had the opportunity to work on the Mobile Veterinary Clinic during our Rural Outreach program. February 2017 ABC figures WVS Hicks ITC ABC 544 WVS-PFA Vasco ABC 450 WVS-MR Truck Rural Outreach ABC 148 Grand Total 1142 WVS Team at the ABC Projects in Goa Team WVS catching dogs early morning Team WVS working during rural outreach

6 WVS Team working at the Vet Truck Mobile Veterinary Clinic Team WVS and training participants at Rural Outreach ABC projects Local Community Support Sarpanch of Bogmalo Panchayat

WVS HICKS ANIMAL CLINIC Animals Rescued in February 2017 Dogs Puppies Cats Kittens Total 28 92 4 46 170 Our vet team treated 268 cases

The team also performed 29 special surgeries including leg amputations, digit amputations, leg pinning, hematoma, wound closures and

7 WVS HICKS ANIMAL CLINIC Animals Rescued in February 2017 Dogs Puppies Cats Kittens Total Our vet team treated 268 cases at the Hicks Animal Clinic this month. The team also performed 29 special surgeries including leg amputations, digit amputations, leg pinning, hematoma, wound closures and reconstructive surgeries. Vaccinations in February 2017 Anti Rabies 9 in 1 Canine Vaccine Tri cat Feline Vaccine Grand Total Treatment for a wound in a porcupine Intramedulary pinning to resolve a femur fracture in a pup

WVS FOSTER CARE CENTRE & ADOPTION PROGRAM Our Foster Care team lead by Karen Gregory is always working

WVS Hicks Foster Care Centre and 79 The Pet Stop have teamed up to host regular Puppy and Kitten Adoption

During the camp WVS staff, volunteers, and foster carers all get together and spread the word about

The idea behind these camps is to create a platform where people could regularly meet and find foster

8 WVS FOSTER CARE CENTRE & ADOPTION PROGRAM Our Foster Care team lead by Karen Gregory is always working hard to find foster carers and permanent homes for the puppies and kittens in our care. WVS Hicks Foster Care Centre and 79 The Pet Stop have teamed up to host regular Puppy and Kitten Adoption Camps. During the camp WVS staff, volunteers, and foster carers all get together and spread the word about adoption and fostering. The idea behind these camps is to create a platform where people could regularly meet and find foster homes and loving permanent homes for homeless young puppies and kittens, which would otherwise not survive. It is encouraging to see a wonderful response from the animal lovers of Goa who are embracing the concept of community responsibility through foster care. The WVS Hicks ITC Team is committed to provide them guidance and support at every step. To date we have organised 9 adoption camps during which 100+ animals have found loving forever homes. Animals adopted in February 2017 Dogs Puppies Cats Kittens

Special Story Our team rescues and treats many injured and sick animals every day. It is great to see them get better with our help. Dobby came to us during the Christmas period.

9 Special Story Our team rescues and treats many injured and sick animals every day. It is great to see them get better with our help. Dobby came to us during the Christmas period. Having met with an accident she was unable to use her hind legs and could only stand with assistance. But our dedicated team at the Puppy Centre didn t give up on her and gave her regular massages and physio-therapy. Thanks to their determined efforts she stood by herself after twelve days and progressed from taking a few wobbly steps to a full- fledged run. Dobby is now happily running around in her new home after being adopted by a loving gentleman. Special thanks to our volunteer Micheal and WVS Foster Care Co-ordinator Karen for giving her a new lease of life.

10 OTHER ACTIVITIES World Spay Day 28 th February 2017 Team WVS Goa did a fantastic Job, with all Hicks ITC Vets on board to spay / neuter a total of 72 sterilizations in one day!!! whilst also continuing to attend to rescue calls, treatments at the clinic and adoptions. WVS Hicks ITC ABC = 38 WVS-PFA Vasco ABC = 20 WVS-MR Truck ABC = 14 Vets: Karlette, Ishan, Manthana, Lysandra, Amanda, Surekha, Raluca and Rachael.

Goa Carnival Parade 27 th February 2017 Four NGOs in Goa joined hands to

(Hicks ITC), Mission Rabies, India Project for Animals and Nature and People for

Education material about the importance of sterilization and vaccination to

11 Goa Carnival Parade 27 th February 2017 Four NGOs in Goa joined hands to participate in the Goa Carnival 2017 in Vasco city Worldwide Veterinary Service (Hicks ITC), Mission Rabies, India Project for Animals and Nature and People for Animals Vasco. Education material about the importance of sterilization and vaccination to humanely control the stray dog population in Goa was distributed widely at the carnival crowd. Videos about Mission Rabies and WVS were telecast on the Vet Truck during the parade, to spread awareness and encourage the local community to actively support in our ABC projects in Vasco city. The Vet Truck at the Goa Carnival Parade 2017

Community Award for Rural Outreach The Lions Club of Aldona facilitated the WVS Team at the Charter Nite for their Rural Outreach work in the village

Karlette Fernandes, Dr. Ishan Korgaonkar, Dr. Manthana Amin and Dr. Lysandra Da Costa.

continued support. Thanks to the hardworking WVS Teams in Goa for achieving big targets.

12 Community Award for Rural Outreach The Lions Club of Aldona facilitated the WVS Team at the Charter Nite for their Rural Outreach work in the village of Aldona. The team performed 430 sterilizations of dogs and cats in 25 days! Congratulations to Nigel Otter, Dr. Ilona Otter, Dr. Karlette Fernandes, Dr. Ishan Korgaonkar, Dr. Manthana Amin and Dr. Lysandra Da Costa. Team WVS awarded for their Rural Outreach program in Aldona Village SPECIAL THANKS A big Thank you to The Marchig Animal Welfare Trust for their continued support. Thanks to the hardworking WVS Teams in Goa for achieving big targets. We have exceeded our target of 1000 dogs per month - Well done Team!! Special thanks to the participants and our international volunteer vets Dr. Mark (United Kingdom), Dr. Denis (Ireland), Dr. Raluca (Romania) and Dr. Raquel (Spain) for their invaluable time, hard work and support at the Hicks centre.

Thanks to the lovely people who visit the Centre to

remote areas (Mandrem, Arambol, Keri and Ashvem) for

ITC. Thank you to Chris Truman from Technik (UK) for

13 Thanks to the lovely people who visit the Centre to socialise the animals, walk the dogs and give us a helping hand. Thank you to the lovely people who bring dogs from remote areas (Mandrem, Arambol, Keri and Ashvem) for treatment, sterilization and vaccination at WVS Hicks ITC. Thank you to Chris Truman from Technik (UK) for taking time off on his holiday, to visit the Vet Truck during our rural outreach program in Bogmalo Village.

14 Thank you to the fabulous donors who support the WVS Charity work in Goa. Your encouragement and positive feedback is much appreciated. Please continue to support us at WVS Hicks ITC Goa. WVS Goa Sterilization Map February 2017

Salcete Vaccination Coverage December 2018 January 2019

Salcete Vaccination Coverage December 2018 January 2019 Mission Rabies Goa Monthly Report January 2019 By Julie Corfmat, Project Manager Vaccination Total number of dogs vaccinated in January 2019 = 10,250 What a great start to the new year! All the teams have