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Hundreds of dogs

Connie on Activities - Sun, August 10 2008

FIDO (Friends of Indianapolis Dogs Outdoors) did an outreach program today at 30th St. and Dearborn. We did vaccinations, flea treatments, microchipping, education, etc. We thought we might get 100 dogs. I think we had 100 dogs in line when we opened at 2 p.m. We had dogs in line until 6 when we closed. We had run out of just about everything.

I never saw so many pit bulls in my life, but not one of them got into trouble, though it took five of us to put a muzzle on a tiny dog that decided it wanted to eat us.

Lots and lots of unaltered dogs. I hope we convinced a few of them to go to FACE. We did our best at that.

I never even got the name of the vet who helped us. But that woman was so dedicated. She never got a single break. She was so awesome.

People were great too as some of them had to stand in line for well over an hour to get to the more popular tables such as the vaccinations. I was doing flea treatments and fly treatments. I was supposed to do education, but it quickly became apparent with the large crowd that we needed to get people moving along, so I ended up helping at the treatment area.

I did use one of the techniques I learned yesterday in how to restrain a dog with the little dog. We had to get two leashes on it and pull it between two of us, while another person got its head and another its legs and then someone to get the muzzle on.

There were some great looking dogs. Sadly, we didn't have time to play with them or pet them.

Channel 8 was there and a photographer from the Star came out to take photos for IndyPaws, so hopefully those will be up in a few days.

Mama Muttblood^..^ on Aug 10 at 08:50 PM

That is fantastic! I'm sure you guys made a very positive impact on the neighborhood.

FiFi on Aug 10 at 10:01 PM

Way to go, Connie! Such a good thing you are doing with FIDO. We appreciate you! xoxo FiFi

Stacy on Aug 10 at 11:25 PM

Wow!!! What a great turnout! I think FIDO provides one of the most needed services in our community. The animals really need outreach groups like them. I've got to get around to helping them more. Connie, you're awesome!! You seem to make it to all the events!! You're Super-Volunteer!! :)

Marci on Aug 11 at 07:49 AM

Terrific job Connie!!!!

Debbie on Aug 11 at 09:32 AM

Wow! I'll bet you were all pooped after that long day. What a great service to those people who might not have had any vaccinations for their dogs otherwise. I'll be looking for the pictures.

Connie on Aug 11 at 12:32 PM

Marci said:

Terrific job Connie!!!!

I was just one small cog in the wheel. Darcie Kurtz and Heather Roemer really got this thing going. It was actually the brain child of a man who lives in the area and who took a pit bull puppy off the streets. FIDO assisted him in getting the dog to FACE. He talked about how much need there was in the area, and he agreed to help FIDO put this event on.

Stephanie on Aug 12 at 12:13 AM

Great job! Isn't it amazing how many people really give of themselves to help - does the ol' heart good to read it !

Ariane on Aug 12 at 01:38 AM

The vet was Dr. Lesh and I believe she works out of a VCA on the east side. She also paid for people's vaccinations when they could not afford it themselves. :)

Shawna on Aug 12 at 10:36 AM

Here are some of the pictures we took at Dog Fest: http://s17.photobucket.com/albums/b55/paragrin711/?action=view¤t=a36615aa.pbw

I'll upload more to the slideshow when we get them finished!

Buster on Aug 12 at 11:35 AM

What a great story!! You are making a difference.

Connie on Aug 12 at 03:05 PM

Shawna said:

Here are some of the pictures we took at Dog Fest: http://s17.photobucket.com/albums/b55/paragrin711/?action=view¤t=a36615aa.pbw I'll upload more to the slideshow when we get them finished!

Shawna, Those are awesome photos.

Leopold & Teri on Aug 12 at 04:14 PM

Shawna said:

Here are some of the pictures we took at Dog Fest: http://s17.photobucket.com/albums/b55/paragrin711/?action=view¤t=a36615aa.pbw I'll upload more to the slideshow when we get them finished!

Look at all those people that came with their dogs. All you guys did an awesome job!!

Stephanie on Aug 12 at 05:35 PM

I love the pups in the photo snoozlin under the table :)

Godzilla on Aug 12 at 11:29 PM

What a wonderful event Fido did for the neighborhood. You and the other volunteers are awesome!

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