BELAIR, Sint Maarten – Learning Unlimited (LU) on Wednesday answered an urgent call of the Animal Welfare Foundation for assistance with the abundance of unwanted puppies currently at vet clinics around the island.
The school held a general assembly for its students with members of the Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) and representatives of the St. Maarten Veterinary Clinic in Cay Hill. Several homeless puppies were also brought to the assembly and the students were allowed to cuddle and spend some time with the puppies.
Additionally, if any LU family is able to foster a puppy, their student would get a full year’s worth of community service hours, because he or she would be helping to take care of the animals. The puppies are always available for adoption as well.
The students were told about responsible pet ownership, and how spaying and neutering pets keep unwanted puppies (and kittens) from being born with no home to grow up in.
“The AWF works hard to help the community with low-cost and free spays and neuters, however, it seems that right now there are just too many puppies/kittens being born. Without finding forever homes, we fear many animals will sadly be euthanized,” LU administration said.
If any other school, or family is willing to help, please contact Heather at 520-3838 or Dekha at the Vet Hospital of SXM at 542-0111.
