To clarify. Dr. Droke is not trying to close Saga directly, she is objecting to all Humane Societies in Belize having an in-house vet, thus competing with private practices. I am not sure any other Humane Societies have a full-time vet, so guess where that is aimed. Clever stategy, but aimed purely at her 'competition'.

Howver, about 75% of Sagas income is from veterinary services, without which, we would find it very difficult to continue. Add to the the fact that Dr. Droke will have to carry out all the medical proceedures, at a huge cost to Saga, there will be very little done. To compare, an in house vet can do 10 spay/neuter surgeries a day. To use Dr. Droke at her minimum rate, and not allowing for the 'additional costs' she loves to add, the cost for 10 surgeries is Bze$1,500. Take off her very generous 20% discount, you still have $1,200 minimum. Saga could not pay that with a full time vet in their employ. Simple math.

The story about the dog that died over the week-end is based on truth, but the owner was told to go to Dr. Droke but said she couild not afford her rates. You can not force someone to go where they do not want to go. This is far from the first time this has happened.

There has been a constant stream of accusations against Saga from Dr. Droke and Peter, I am sure those of you that read the 'other' message board has seen it. It is drivel, and unfounded. There are two on this thread that seem to believe it all, Peter Jones and Iluvbelize. They are entitled to their opinion, but they should try listening to both sides.

And to Peter, no there was not an effort by Saga to stop Dr. Droke working. The rumour was spread by Them that the raid was instigated by Saga, though I am sure the raid did happen. I can tell you that we thought she had her permit, that is what we were told by immigration. And before you jump to conclusions about why we were in contact with immigration, it was because she had a cheque from Saga to pay for her work permit renewal, and we did not want to pay for her to work privately. We was told that her permit was approved, and paid with a private cheque. And, again not to let you jump to conclusions, the unused cheque was returned soon after.

Anything 'bad' or 'negative' that happened to Dr. Droke or Pedro was automatically blamed on Saga, and their 'vindictive' nature. What rubbish.

As for 'Friends of San Pedro', that came about due to the Saga bashing earlier this year, I do not have confidense they are pro-Saga.

All of you, do not take my word for it. Contact Saga, contact people who listen to both sides, and make up your own mind.

And help Saga survive, this island needs Saga, and Saga needs a vet to survive.

Last edited by grant3wishes; 06/10/10 11:53 AM.