02/09/2023
Greetings!
We received this voicemail from a private number, anonymously this morning. Since the concerned citizen did not leave us a way to call them back or contact them to help address their concerns, I decided to reach out here.
First, thank you so much for your concerns. We appreciate that someone is looking out for our wellbeing.
Secondly, we are aware of the issues at the clinic in question and in truth at most of the communities and shelters in the greater san antonio and Texas area. Parvo and distemper, while largely myth in some of the northern areas of the United States are RAMPANT and endemic in the undervaccinated area of the south. These viruses are a huge part of the mortality rate in Texas puppy populations and are devastating to both watch and treat.
Having spent a huge portion of my career in shelter medicine and creating protocols for multiple large shelters in the greater san antonio area, preventing the spread of these diseases is a priority as is the prevention of cross- contamination in naive populations. As most of our clients either require low-cost services, are rescue partners in under-served areas or are community shelters dealing with street dogs we assume a very small portion of them have ever received a vaccine and or are already carrying a virus.
With the intense desire to help be part of the solution, bringing high quality basic care like spay and neuter and vaccination to these patients is EXACTLY what we are trying to do.
Again,
Thank you concerned citizen for your warning. Please know that it was not received lightly and that we ALWAYS keep the health and safety of all our patients in mind during all our outreach events.
Sincerely,
The Dragonfly Team.