WA2S Films rode along with South Side Street Dogs' Erika and Sandro Gamez on their route in Sunnyside to check on neighborhood strays.
We followed Erika, armed with food, water and a first-aid kit, into a house to investigate. What we found was a tattered female dog lying un-moving amongst bits of torn up foam. Upon closer inspection Erika realized that this dog was mOma, a stray that she knows! mOma recognized Erika's soothing voice and accepted some much needed water. It was clear however, that mOma was not in good health and needed to be taken immediately to the VCA Animal Emergency Hospital. Sandro had the daunting task of carrying mOma out of the abandoned house to their waiting vehicle. mOma had no strength so her entire weight was on Sandro is if she were liquid. He wrapped his arms under her front legs, lifted her, and once he removed foam pieces that were stuck to her leg realized that she had wounds that were open and leaking bodily fluids. Erika surmised that mOma was likely going into shock. With great care Sandro removed mOma from the house and placed her in a crate in their vehicle for transport to VCA where she would be initially treated. mOma was featured in the news during filming of Operation Houston #StrayDogCity: USA TODAY - Drones being used to track Houston's stray dogs Houston Chronicle - That drone overhead is looking for stray dogs
This is Bobby.
He represents an important issue within Houston's stray dog problem. Bobby lives in Clark Park, alone, mangy, wanting to be loved. Compassionate women feed him and try to take care of him, but would anyone adopt him if he were brought in from the streets? What happens to un-adoptable dogs on the streets? Martha Vasquez is confronting this problem at Clark Park. She heads up a small contingency who are working to educate the Clark Park neighborhood families on caring for their dogs. She is spreading the word on how to be a responsible pet owner, including spay and neuter information. Along with educating, Martha also cares for Bobby and other stray dogs in Clark Park. During the WA2S film crew visit, she used her own home remedy on Bobby's mange. She'll be back to treat him at least 2 more times. Martha is doing all she can to change the situation in Clark Park and bring hope for these dogs, but it is clear that it will take time to effect change. As of 12:00 PM Saturday June 6, 2015: Clark Park Bobby is still searching for a forever home! Get in touch:info@WA2S.org if you can give Bobby the home he deserves! c. 2015 All Rights Reserved World Animal Awareness Society http://www.wa2s.org/film--tv 818.561.5109 LAWatch The Story of Martha & Clark Park Bobby Subscribe & don't miss Another! |