Pets in the Park, who help homeless people care for their pets, celebrated their first anniversary on Sunday at the Byron Community Cabin, checking and providing free veterinary care for homeless people’s pets.
The Northern Rivers clinic runs the third Sunday of every month at Byron Community Cabin on Carlyle Street starting at 11am with the last pet check in at 2pm.
For their first anniversary clinic they had a busy day of people bringing in their pets for check-ups. They usually see between ten and 20 pets at each clinic they run.
‘I have worked at every one as a vet and we are busy for the three hours that we are there,’ said local specialist vet Elizabeth Settles.
‘We also work with some local vets in Byron, Bangalow, Mullumbimby and now Lismore to provide spays, neuters, dentals, etc. We also work with local pet stores in Mullum and Byron that provide donated foods, treats, and beds for our clients attending the clinics.’
New Lismore clinic
Following the success of the Byron clinic they are currently looking to start a new clinic in Lismore this year.
‘We’re hoping that will also run as a monthly clinic but that will depend on getting out the word for volunteers and a place we can work,’ Elizabeth told The Echo.
For more information or to contact Pets in the Park got to: www.petsinthepark.org.au/nsw/northern-rivers.
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