By Ed Busch/Special to HCN
Fifteen years ago about now, a bunch of us, led by Dr. Glen Campbell, ventured out into the world of non-profit spay/neuter at Cedar Creek Lake … 38,000 surgeries later, we have become a force to be reckoned with!
Founded by Sandy Ward, Ed Busch and Sydney Busch, Friends of the Animals has so many wonderful volunteers and staff, plus the addition two-years ago of Dr. Robert Garcia to handle the non-surgical services from 10-2 and with the expansion of the space – well, we are a force! We have several volunteers and staff who have been with us since Day One: Joy Simmons, Janice Hunt, Lou Wiley, Leslie Kelly, and vet tech Holly Press.
Dr. Campbell, until recently, ran a veterinary practice in Dallas where he was named as one of the Best Vets in Dallas by D Magazine. And the only surgery day he has missed in 15 years was when hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans: he headed there for 5 days to help with rescue of all the stranded animals.
Over 38,000 surgeries tells the story: literally millions of little lives prevented/saved by this – responsible pet owners stepping up to do the right thing to try to control the animal over-population.