Greetings Boarders,

Just a quick update on Saga's goal to purchase land for a new veterinary clinic and animal shelter.

Earlier this month the Saga Humane Society signed a letter of intent and placed a deposit down land close to the existing clinic (from which they must vacate in 6 months.) The purchase is subject to regulatory approvals, which should be forthcoming in the next few weeks. In addition to that the society has been recruiting for a full-time veterinarian to run the clinic and provide services such as Spay/Neuter programs to the community.

In the meantime Saga is still in need of many items to be used in the day-to-day operation of the clinic and for animal control purposes. A copy of the "Wish List" is noted below and ANY donation is greatly appreciated and supports a very worthy and needed cause on the island. Great strides have been made thanks to the efforts of our volunteers and supporters but there is still a long way to go.

Please take the time to visit "Fort Dog", the adoption center by the airstrip (follow the road west from the Island Supermarket). We always have great dogs, puppies, cats and kittens for adoption and thanks to Kathy Marin from Pampered Paws many dogs have been adopted and sent to the States. Kathy has the process down to a science if anyone is interested in talking home a "Pot Licker".

For more information or to donate go to //www.ambergriscaye.com/saga

Thank you all again for your continuing support!

The following is the "Saga Humane Society Wish List"

- Funds to help us purchase land for and build a new clinic, as our lease will shortly expire and it is unlikely that we will be allowed to renew.
- Dissolving suture material (2-0 & 3-0)
- IV infusion sets (drip)
- Cefadroxil tablets (100mg and 500mg)
- Bactrim
- Doxycycline tablets (100mg)
- Baytril tablets (22.7mg & 68mg)
- Difloxacin tablets (136mg)
- Sterile gloves (size 7)
- Non-sterile latex gloves (medium)
- Towel clamps
- Sterile drapes
- Autoclave tape
- Spay/neuter instruments
- Dog collars (all sizes, nylon)
- Long arm gloves (http://216.218.233.148/product_list.cfm?sub2a=65&prod=1)
- ID tags (http://www.campbellpet.com/item.asp?idProduct=17)
- Heartguard
- Acepromazine - 25mg
- 6 Foot Throw Net
- Net Gun (http://216.218.233.148/product_list.cfm?sub2a=22&prod=1)
- Frontline plus (all sizes)
- Ointment to prevent stable fly bites
- Ovitrol for fleas
- Preventic collars for just ticks
- Toys and treats for cats and dogs
- Pamphlets on how to raise puppies and kittens
- Stainless Steel food and water dishes
- Raccoon and cat traps
- Pole Syringes (http://www.campbellpet.com/item.asp?idProduct=44)
- EZ Nabber (http://www.campbellpet.com/item.asp?idProduct=47)
- Nylon Muzzles
- Leashes
- Chemical capture pole (http://216.218.233.148/product_list.cfm?sub2a=91&prod=1)
- Tranquilizer Gun (http://216.218.233.148/product_list.cfm?sub2a=103&prod=1)
- Puppies First Year video for education programs (2 copies) (http://216.218.233.148/product_list.cfm?sub2a=283&prod=1)