In this post you will find a post from every year we blogged.
Click on the YEAR to see the full post.
Eusebio Leal Spengler, director of the Historian’s Office of the City of Havana gave approval for this pilot project to take place in Centro Habana. We hope to prove that a well run spay and neuter campaign can control the animal population to the point that wholesale dog catching is not the means of population control.
My deepest condolences go out to the family of Dr. Fermin M. Palazuelos Tuset.
Fermin the President of the Consejo Cientifico Veterinario de Cuba passed on Tuesday.
Since our first meeting a couple of years ago Fermin has been instrumental in assisting the Spanky Project's efforts to help the animals of Cuba.
Official recognition of this assistance came in February of this year when Fermin on behalf of the Consejo signed a Letter of Intent with the Spanky Project and the Grupo Dulce Maria Loynaz.
What do 6000 spay / neuters look like?
This was my first experience with a campaña in Cuba.
December 2003
December 2008
In a period of five years more than 6000 spay / neuters have been provided free to the people of Havana. Those pictured in the above photographs are pioneers in Cuban animal welfare.
I am honoured to be a part of this group.
It takes many people to accomplish such a feat...
protectoras, vets, vet techs, caring people.
At the gathering in December 2008 Dr.Joe took the time to individually acknowledge the contribution of all those present.
Please note that Silvia (2nd from the left in the 2003 photo), a founding member of this group, is no longer in Cuba. At the celebration she was with us in spirit and represented by the happy dog.
Las Mascotas de Finca Vigia
June 8, 2010
This was a very exciting day.
Dra.Danis, Dr.Alexis
Alexis, the veterinarian from the vet clinic in Centro Habana
Danis, the veterinarian from San Miguel del Padron
On the way to our surgical suite....
... outdoors ...
... poolside.
It's a Record
Early morning, February 12th, they began to assemble in Habana
Clinca Laika
Once again, an excellent team of Cuban veterinary personnel had assembled.
We were done by 2:00 pm. My thanks go to you all.
27 Cat 56 Dogs A record breaking day!
Pinar del Rio Sept 29
The Spanky Project does not just show up in Cuba to sterilize cats and dogs.
We actually spend time working with our Cuban counterparts sharing,
knowledge, experience and techniques.
The year PayPal freezes our account
Back to School.
A workshop held at Quinta de los Molinos for children.
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The Darkest Hour...
It took a special trip and a meeting to get our medications approved.
Follow Your Dreams
The Spanky Project, a Canadian Not For Profit, is the first international group to enter into a collective agreement with the Oficina del Historiador de la Ciudad de La Habana(OHCH), for the benefit of animal welfare and humane population control.
An Expo ... 15 Years In The Making
A very special exposition presented to celebrate our 15 years of
Helping Cubans Help Their Animals.
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We set out celebrate Havanas 500th with
500 deparasitizations
+
500 sterilizations
During the COVID Pandemic we lost Justo!
¡Justo!
Earth Cries... Heaven Smiles
1939-2020
The world has lost a great human.
It is with tremendous sadness we share with you the passing of JUSTO
Please be sure read Earth Cries Heaven Smiles..
San Lázaro - A Saint and a Refuge
I delivered much needed aid for local Protectors.
A Ray Of Light In Troubled Times
Let's celebrate!
Feliz Día del Trabajador de la Veterinaria
We celebrate the Spanky Family Team over the years
Veinte Años!
That's
888
for the year!
Looking back over the years...
To think of our humble beginnings is 2003 and how far we have come.
Here is a Rock 'n Roll analogy.
"In 2003 the Spanky Project started as a garage band ... now we are playing arenas".
Yes in our early days we did hold our spay/neuter clinics on kitchen tables and in garages.
But now
If you are traveling to Cuba and can obtain something from the list below
we can direct you to a drop off point.
BASIC SUPPLY DONATION REQUEST LIST
(Please note that any bottled items should be placed in a Ziploc bag in case of leakage)
· Treatments to kill both fleas AND ticks (like Frontline, NexGuard or Advantix)
· Shampoos to killboth fleas AND ticks
· Medicated shampoos for skin problems
· De-wormers and Heartworm preventatives (like Safe-Guard, Heartgard, Interceptor)
· Vitamins for dogs and cats – age range from youth to adult to geriatric
· Ehrlichiosis testing kits b (like 4Dx or ELISA test kit)
· Medication for mange (i.e. Demodex)
· Antibiotics like Amoxicillin, Tetracycline or Doxycycline
· Antiseptics like Chlorhexidine or Povidone Iodine
· Milk substitutes for kittens and puppies (powdered is lighter easier to carry)
· Latex or Nitrile gloves (Medium and Large - non-sterile, usually 100/box)
· Scalpel Blades Sterile #10 100/Bx
· Scalpel Blades Sterile #15 100/Bx
· OptixCare Eye Lubricant
· Cotton Balls and Cotton rolls (1 lb non-sterile)
· Old towels and small blankets
· Nail clippers specifically for dogs and cats
· Leashes and collars/ Slip leads / Harnesses for small to medium dogs.
· Flea combs
· Tick picker tool
· AAA Batteries (for surgeons headlamps – especially rechargeable)
· General office supplies - pens, Sharpies, copy paper, clip boards and solar calculators
· ZipLoc Bags (Quart and Gallon Size)
· Styptic Powder
· Large Plastic Tarps
· Large Trash Bags
· Bungee Cords
· Masking Tape and Duct Tape
· Zip Ties (lighter weight and 4-5” long)
· 8’ x 10’ plastic tarp
· Black Printer ink for an Epson NX 430 Printer
VETERINARY SUPPLY LIST
· Surgical Gloves - Sz 6 thru 8
· Exam Gloves - Medium and Large
· IV Catheters - 20g, 22g (occasional 18g and 24G)
· IV Sets - basic
· Hypodermic Needles - All appropriate gauges and lengths
· Syringe only - 1cc, 3cc, occasional 5cc
· Syringe / Needle combo 3mL / 22g
· Syringe / Needle Combo 1mL/ 25g
· Syringe / Needle Combo 0.5mL/ 27g
· Scalpel Blades #10 & #15
· Absorbable Suture 2-0, 3-0, 4-0 (dyed if possible) – Needled strands or cassettes
· Tissue Glue
· Fenestrated drapes
· Gauze of any size (sterile is great)
· Lap Sponges
· Optixcare
· Styptic powder
· Lubricant - water soluble
· Digital thermometers
· Tape 1" Surgical Tape (plastic, paper, cloth)
· Vaccutainer - 5 and 10 ml (red top – no media)
· Face Masks
· Oster A5 Clipper 40 Blade
· Antibiotics of any kind
· Ivermectin
· Flea and tick (both) treatments (like Frontline, NexGuard or Advantix)
· De-wormers and Heartworm preventatives (Safe-Guard, Heartgard, Interceptor)
· Vitamins for dogs and cats – age range from youth to adult to geriatric
· Ehrlichiosis testing kits like 4Dx or ELISA test kit
· Medication for mange (i.e. Demodex)
