Portland, Oregon is a city known for its love of animals. So it is not surprising that there are many organizations dedicated to helping the pets of the city. One such organization is the Portland Animal Welfare Team (PAWT). PAWT is a team of volunteer veterinarians who provide free and low-cost veterinary care to pets in need.
What do they do:
PAWT offers a variety of services including:
Health exams
vaccination
Sterilization operations
Dental care
Treatment of minor injuries and diseases
The team also provides food, supplies and other resources to pet owners struggling to make ends meet.
How many animals were saved:
Since its inception in 2010, PAWT has helped more than 10,000 animals. The team spayed or neutered more than 6,000 animals, vaccinated more than 5,000 animals and provided medical care to more than 3,000 animals.
Opinions of volunteers:
PAWT volunteers love helping animals. They strive to provide quality veterinary care to animals in need, regardless of the financial situation of their owners.
Here are some quotes from PAWT volunteers:
“I love being able to help animals in need. I am very pleased to see what we are doing in their lives."
“It's amazing to see the bond between pets and their owners. We are very grateful to be able to help keep them together."
“We could not do this work without the support of our community. We are very grateful for the donations and volunteer hours that allow us to help so many animals.”
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