SPAY PANAMAS ANIMALS YES USA
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September 9, 2012
spay Panama is the only high volume high quality group in Panama. Once a month, spay panama has a blitz- they spay neuter at a location around panama. We had the opportunity to participate in one of these blitz. For 2 days, we went to San Manguelito where we sterilized 421 pets total. The organization, professionalism, and dedicate to their mission is remarkable and admirable. I left the blitz saying everyone worked so hard today, I hope I was able to help out in anyway possible. This group is absolutely amazing!
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
September 9, 2012
I acquired lots of valuable experience during my time at Spay Panama; such as vaccinating, tipping ears, etc, which will help me for my career. Spay Panama is such an incredible organization that helps to neuter/spay dogs and cats from families with low resources. Everything is well organized and I was personally amazed at how quickly and smoothly everything goes. Also, all the people that volunteers is very charming and welcoming and made me feel like I was home. I really enjoyed my time in Panama and will definetely come back in the future to volunteer again. Well done!
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
July 15, 2012
Spay Panama is a wonderful program. Not only did they work patiently and consistently with myself and the other volunteer from the USA, but they were always trying to show us new skills and better techniques. It is a good program with someone that has minimal experience with the veterinary field, because a lot of the work is pre op and post op. That being said, I got to observe several very interesting surgeries and a couple of necropsies. Overall a wonderful experience, that I would highly recommend for anyone interested in veterinary medicine.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Likely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Some
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Quite well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
July 8, 2012
I had an excellent experience volunteering! I was surprised at the number of spays/neuters done within the one week I volunteered there. The clinic worked quickly and efficiently. Another great thing was the amount of teamwork involved. The team accomplished so much is such short periods of time thanks to everyone's willingness to help each other, no matter what the task was. As a pre-veterinary student, I enjoyed being able to get so much hands-on experience especially in handling animals before and after surgeries (shaving, tattooing ears, giving injections, etc). It was also great watching many surgeries (not just spays and neuters). I was able to learn so much about veterinary medicine from the doctors and other veterinary students. Also, this was my first time traveling to Panama. I am so happy that I got to do some sightseeing while I volunteered! Great experience for future vets!
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
July 5, 2012
Before I joined the board to SPAYes USA in 2008, I was just an animal lover looking for help for the animals near my Grandmother's home in Santiago, Veraguas. I researched non-profits, and discovered Spay Panama. Pat, director of Spay Panama, responded to my email quickly, for plea to help the less fortunate animals. I was invited to volunteer at a blitz, and witnessed first hand the wonderful work that Spay Panama is doing to change the lives of MANY dogs and cats, and guardians. The Spay Team is a fast, smooth, oiled machine, that does not miss a beat. The organization is VERY organized, dedicated, and "The Best." After I joined the board, I travel there through out the year from Georgia, USA, and am always excited for an off-site Blitz, and clinic volunteering. There is alot of hard work involved, but the reward is knowing you have changed a life in this world! I love this group, and witnessed first hand that this is a true NON-PROFIT.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Give them more stars on Great Non-Profits!
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization beyond what is required of board members?
Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you tell others about this organization?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
How did you learn about this organization?
On the internet while looking for help for the Veraguas province back in 2008.
What is its top priority in the long run?
Spay and Neuter
May 6, 2012
I am a veterinarian and have been to Panama twice over the past three years to help with sterilizations at the clinic and out of town blitzes. The organization is one of the most efficient that I have ever had the pleasure to work with. I will be returning to help again, hopefully before the end of this year. I would ask everyone reading this to please donate to help this organization. It is rare that an organization uses their money so wisely. 40,000+ sterilizations in 11 years is amazing. I doubt that there are many other groups that could claim the same success rate, certainly not on the shoe string that this organization operates with. They do good work, take very good care of the animals and the president of the organization is tireless in her efforts to bring about a better life for as many dogs and cats as she can. Looking forward to seeing all of the wonderful people in Panama soon.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the work I have done at their clinic and on weekend blitzes
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
give them an unlimited budge and every dog and cat would be sterilized post haste.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
What one change could this group make that would improve your volunteer experience?
Possibly better sleeping arrangements on the weekend blitzes. At the last one I was cold and the floor was hard. Then again we are there to work and make a difference in the world, not on vacation. Though I enjoy this work so much it is a vacation to me.
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
I cannot begin to express how much I have enjoyed my experiences with Spay Panama. It is such a well run organization. And I have met other vets from the US and vet students that I hope to see again in the future.
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
As if I was really making a difference in the world.
September 5, 2011
This was my first time travelling to Panama as well as my first time witnessing such an overwhelming stray animal population! Spay/Panama is doing a wonderful job at not only directly targeting the overpopulation problem but also working within the community to raise awareness about the importance of getting owned animals spayed or neutered. It was really interesting to experience different aspects of veterinary medicine within the context of the Panamanian culture. I am extremely grateful to all the wonderful staff and volunteers - they were all incredibly welcoming and very helpful when I asked any questions. I feel like I've gotten much more than a simple volunteer experience because in addition to hands-on work with the animals, I've gained a real appreciation of the challenges faced by veterinarians and animal caregivers/owners/feeders on a day-to-day basis.
I would definitely recommend this program to anyone looking for a positive volunteering experience that involves working with animals and/or that is simply wanting to donate some time to a fantastic cause.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
seeing the large number of spay/neuter surgeries that are performed by Spay/Panama every week! Also, you can learn a lot by talking to the veterinarians, other volunteers or locals that have themselves witnessed a decline in the number of stray animals roaming the streets. They've done over 30,000 sterilization surgeries now but it's an ongoing problem, so volunteers are always welcome
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
love for the volunteering period to be longer than 1 week! :)
My Role: Volunteer & I have worked in both pre-op and post-op, so this includes shaving the incision area, cleaning the area, giving tattoos, injections of antibiotics, analgesics, Rabies vaccinations, and deworming. Also cleaning the incision after surgery, cleaning ears an.
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July 13, 2011
I traveled to Panama last summer and enjoyed it so much that I went again this summer! Not only did I get to travel to a different country and broaden my horizons, but I was able to help these animals that are overpopulated and often in unfortunate conditions. Helping Spay Panama allows volunteers to see the direct effect of our efforts, by seeing the animals the have already been spayed or neutered by this organization on the streets. I also gained experience observing many surgeries and hands-on experience giving injections and preparing animals for surgery, and attempting to communicate with locals in Spanish! I definitely recommend this trip whether you aspire to become a veterinarian or simply want to help animals!
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
It was awesome to go out into Panama City and see stray animals who have already been sterilized. Some of these animals we even recognized from a day or two prior. A great deal of animals have been sterilized and this clearly makes a difference, but there are still many more that continue to multiply, so this job will always need volunteers!
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Making it an option to stay for a month instead of a week.
July 5, 2011
This was a great experience for a volunteer. I gained a lot of insight into the practice of veterinary medicine. The organization does its best to help out all animals and provides spay/neuter and vaccines for free to any.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I learned a lot about veterinary medicine and gained hands-on experience.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
None.
June 15, 2011
this was such a great experience! the people, facilities, hands-on experience were awesome. we interacted with animals almost everyday, and all the clinic exposure was rewarding. we also got to do tourist activities which was nice. However, there was a lot of downtime that i feel could have been put to good use. overall, i would definitely recommend this trip to anyone who is interested in helping animals and volunteering.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
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Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
make better use of the downtime.