The Montana Spay/Neuter Task Force

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We are a member of
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We are an all -volunteer
and one single part-time
paid employee - run
organization.
100% of your donation supports our
spay / neuter events!

Past Events
1997  1998  1999  2000  2001  2002   2003  2004  2005  2006

Phase I clinics are large spay / neuter events where the Task Force provides all the materials and needs to set up a clinic with up to six surgical tables. The Task Force recruits the veterinarians and vet techs, a few experienced volunteers, and helps with publicity and educational materials.

Phase II are smaller, regularly scheduled spay / neuter events funded mostly by the host community.

Summary of Past Events (1997-2006)   

Event # 1
Browning, Montana
First Annual Blackfeet Pet Care Week
November 12 - 17, 1996
Six day event
4 veterinarians : Dr. Jeffrey Young (Denver),
Dr. Ethyl Johson and Dr. Gary Cassel (Cut Bank)
and Dr. Kevin Detwiler, (Ronan)
Total Dogs 76
Total Cats 65
Grand Total 141

 
Event # 2
Heart Butte, Montana
Blackfeet Nation
May 3-4, 1997
Two day event
3 veterinarians : Dr. Gary Cassel (Cut Bank), Dr. Kevin Detwiler (Ronan), and Dr. Ethyl Johson
(Cut Bank)
Total Dogs 33
Total Cats 19
Grand Total 32
 
   
Event # 3
Seville, Montana
Blackfeet Nation
September 18-19, 1997
Two day event
2 veterinarians : Dr. Kevin Detwiler (Ronan), and Dr. Ethyl Johson (Cut Bank)
Total Dogs 23
Total Cats 10
Grand Total 33
   

Event # 4
Heart Butte, Montana
Blackfeet Nation
September 20-21, 1997
Two day event
2 veterinarians : Dr. Terry Yunker (Kalispell) , and Dr. Ethyl Johson (Cut Bank)
Total Dogs 20
Total Cats 11
Grand Total 31

 
   
Event # 5
Browning, Montana
Second Annual Blackfeet Pet Care Week
November 16-19, 1997
Four day event
12 veterinarians : Dr. Mark Chamberlin (Denver), Dr. Barr Gustafson and Dr. Ethyl Johnson (Browning), Dr. Steve Clark (Shelby), Dr. Doug Hamill, Dr. Steve Lowry, Dr. Terry Yunker, Dr. Susan Tramill, Dr. Rick Myer, and Dr. Cathy Ortloff (Whitefish and Kalispell), and Dr. Martha Toy (Calgary, Canada)
Total Dogs 132
Total Cats 68
Grand Total 200
   
Event # 6
Bozeman, Montana
First Annual “Ferals are Cats, Too”
November 20, 1997
One day event
3 veterinarians : Dr. Mark Chamberlin (Denver), Dr. Nancy Belk (Billings), Dr. Andrea Simonsen (Dillon)
Total Cats 75
 
   
Total For 1997: 5 events, 391 animals fixed
   
Event # 7
Victor, Montana
Third Annual Bitterroot Spay Day
February 28, 1998
One day event
3 veterinarians : Dr. Patti Pratto (Lolo), Dr. Linda Perry, and Dr. M.A. Stevenson, (Hamilton)
Total Cats 24 (20 male, 4 female)
 
   
Event # 8
Pinesdale, Montana
Pinesdale Pet Care Day
March 7, 1998
One day event
2 veterinarians : Dr. Patti Pratto (Florence), Dr. Linda Perry (Hamilton)
Total Dogs 10 (7 male, 3 female)
Total Cats 10
(9 male, 1 female)
Grand Total 20
 
   
Event # 9
Lame Deer, Montana
Northern Cheyenne Pet Care Week
March 16-18, 1998
Three day event
4 veterinarians : Dr. Jeffrey Young and Dr. Ed Umlauf (Denver), Dr. David Clark (Colstrip) and Dr. Mark Francis (Hardin)
Total Dogs 117 (54 male, 63 female)
Total Cats 74
(36 male, 38 female)
Grand Total 191
 
   
Event # 10
Hamilton, Montana
Discovery School Clinic
May 9, 1998
One day event
3 veterinarians : Dr. Allen Applebury and Dr. M.A. Stevenson (Hamilton) and Dr. Patti Pratto (Lolo)
Total Dogs 18 (5 male, 13 female)
Total Cats 11
( 2 male, 9 female)
Grand Total 29
 
   
Event # 11
Eureka, Montana
Community Spay / Neuter Clinic
June 6-7, 1998
Two day event
5 veterinarians : Dr. Nancy Haugen and Dr. John Black (Eureka), Dr. Breanna Zechin, Dr. Hugh Rogers, and Dr. Terry Yunker (Kalispell)
Total Dogs 69 (23 male, 46 female)
Total Cats 47
(25 male, 22 female)
Grand Total 116
 
   
Event # 12
Victor, Montana
Catch - Up Clinic for earlier Spay Day, Discovery School, and Pinesdale wait lists
July 25, 1998
One day event
5 veterinarians : Dr. Chris Cluff, Dr. Jack Ward, Dr. M.A. Stevenson, and Dr. Allen Applebury (Hamilton) and Dr. Patti Pratto (Lolo)
Total Dogs 24 (16 male, 8 female)
Total Cats 13
(9 male, 4 female)
Grand Total 37

 
   

Event # 13
Flathead Nation
St. Ignatious,Ronan, and Elmo, Montana
Salish and Kootenai Pet Awareness Week
November 7-12, 1998
Six day event (2 days in each town)
8 veterinarians : Dr. Jeffrey Young and Dr. Mark Chamberlin (Denver), Dr. Peggy Larson (Vermont), Dr. Marvin Mackie (California), Dr. Kelly Pinkston (Kentucky), Dr. Breanna Zechin (Kalispell), Dr. Julie Kappes (Helena), Dr. Patti Pratto (Lolo)
St. Ignatius:
Total Dogs 152 (81 male, 71 female)
Total Cats 268 (128 male, 140 female)
Grand Total 420
Ronan:
Total Dogs 189 (97 male, 92 female)
Total Cats 243 (118 male, 125 female)
Grand Total 432
Elmo:
Total Dogs 149 (70 male, 79 female)
Total Cats 335 (136 male, 199 female)
Grand Total 484
Six Day Grand Total
Total Dogs 490
(248 male, 242 female)
Total Cats 846
(382 male, 464 female)
Grand Total 1336

 
   
Event # 14
Browning, Montana
Third Annual Blackfeet Pet Care Week
November 13-15, 1998
Three day event
10 veterinarians : Dr. Rick Myers and Dr. Terry Yunker (Kalispell), Dr. Kevin Detwiler (Ronan), Dr. Bethany Grohs(Chinook), Dr. Peggy Larson (Vermont), Dr. Jeffrey Young and Dr. Mark Chamberlin (Denver), Dr. Barr Gustafson, Dr. Doug Hamill, and Dr. Ethyl Johnson (Browning area)
Total Dogs 119 (42 male, 77 female)
Total Cats 85
(35 male, 50 female)
Grand Total 204
 
   
Total For 1998: 8 events, 1957 animals fixed
   
Event # 15
Kalispell, Montana
Flathead Spay / Day Celebration
February 27-28, 1999
Two day event
7 veterinarians : Dr. Breanna Zechin, Dr. Hugh Rogers, Dr. Doug Hamill, Dr. Terry Yunker, Dr. Bathany Grohs, Dr. Barbara Calm (in her clinic) and Dr. Rick Myers (in his clinic)
Total Dogs 60 (26 male, 34 female)
Total Cats 139
(69 male, 70 female)
Grand Total 199
 
   
Event # 16
Warm Springs, Montana
First Feral Cat Awareness Day: A demonstration project
March 6, 1999
One day event
4 veterinarians : Dr. Julie Kappes, Dr. David Guhlke, Dr. Terry Yunker, Dr. Patti Pratto
Total Cats 48 (19 male, 29 female)
 
   

Event # 17
Lodge Grass, Montana
First Healthy Pet Awareness Week
March 5-7, 1999
Three day event
8 veterinarians : Dr. Jeffrey Young and Dr. Mark Chamberline (Denver), Dr. Dave Hoffman, Dr. Karol Hudec and Dr. Rastilov Kolesar (from Slovakia), Dr. Mark Francis, Dr. Susanne Roth, and Dr. Marvin Mackie
Total Dogs 116 (49 male, 67 female)
Total Cats 78
(35 male, 43 female)
Grand Total 194
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Event # 18
Lame Deer, Montana
Northern Cheyenne Pet Awareness Week
April 8-10, 1999
Three day event
10 veterinarians : Dr. Jeffrey Young and Dr. Mark Chamberline (Denver), Dr. Karol Hudec and Dr. Rastilov Kolesar (from Slovakia), Dr. Mark Francis, Dr. Ford Brown, Dr. David Clark, Dr. Becky Brown, Dr. Cindy Hager, and Dr. Marvin Mackie
Total Dogs 189 (79 male, 110 female)
Total Cats 124
(70 male, 54 female)
Grand Total 313
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Event # 19
Bozeman, Montana
Sled Dog and House of Horror Rescue Dogs
May 8, 1999
One day event
4 veterinarians : Dr. Cindy Morcaux, Dr. Shannon Parsons, Dr. Mark Johnson, Dr. Connie van Luchene
Total Dogs 53 (18 male, 35 female)
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Event # 20
Darby, Montana
Darby Love Your Pet Week
June 25-27, 1999
Three day event
5 veterinarians : Dr. Mark Chamberlin, Dr. Patti Prato, Dr. Doug Hamill, Dr. Jack Ward, Dr. Linda Perry
Total Dogs 84 (48 male, 36 female)
Total Cats 140
(68 male, 72 female)
Grand Total 224
 
   
Event # 21
Fort Peck, Montana
Fort Peck Tribes Pet Care Week
August 27-30, 1999
Four day event
7 veterinarians : Dr. Jeffrey Young, Dr. Kelly Pinkston, Dr. Mark Johnson, Dr. Lee Ann Toolan, 3 veterinarians with Michigan State University Vet School
Total Dogs 348 (140 male, 208 female)
Total Cats 375
(159 male, 216 female)
Grand Total 723
 
   
Event # 22
Fort Belknap, Montana
Fort Belknap Tribes Pet Care Week
September 1-3, 1999
Three day event
5 veterinarians : Dr. Jeffrey Young, Dr. Becky Brown, Dr. Peggy Larson, Dr. Roger Prior, Dr. Ken Harshman
Total Dogs 110 (48 male, 62 female)
Total Cats 200
(69 male, 131 female)
Grand Total 310
 
   
Total For 1999: 8 events, 2064 animals fixed
   
Event # 23
Kalispell, Montana
Pet Care Week
January 11-12, 2000
Two day event
7 veterinarians : Dr. Ken Harshman, Dr. Doug Hamill, Dr. Dave Weinandy, Dr. Pam Barker, Dr. Julie Kappes, Dr. Leslie Colby, Dr. Breana Zechin (2 private clinics did surgeries both days)
Total Dogs 122 (62 male, 60 female)
Total Cats 270
(158 male, 112 female)
Grand Total 392
 
   
Event # 24
Whitefish, Montana
Second Spay / Neuter Task Force Clinic
February 9-10, 2000
Two day event
7 veterinarians : Dr. Ken Harshman, Dr. Doug Hamill, Dr. Dave Weinandy, Dr. Pam Barker, Dr. Julie Kappes, Dr. Breana Zechin (2 private clinics did surgeries both days)
Total Dogs 85 (40 male, 45 female)
Total Cats 139
(58 male, 81 female)
Grand Total 224
 
   
Event # 25
Lodge Grass, Montana
Second Annual Valley of the Chiefs Love Your Pet Week
June 26-28, 2000
Three day event
8 veterinarians : Dr. Mark Francis, Dr. Kelly Pinkston, Dr. Ford Brown, Dr. Louis Brad, Dr. Candy Sales, Dr. Becky Rhoades, Dr. Joan Freed, Dr. Jim Dasbach
Total Dogs 149 (71 male, 78 female)
Total Cats 158
(77 male, 81 female)
Grand Total 307
 
   
Event # 26
Lame Deer, Montana
Third Annual Northern Cheyenne Pet Care Week
June 29-July 1, 2000
Three day event
8 veterinarians : Dr. Kelly Pinkston, Dr. Dave Weinandy, Dr. Joan Freed, Dr. Becky Rhoades, Dr. Mark Francis, Dr. David Clark, Dr. Cindy Hager, Dr. Becky Brown
Total Dogs 185 (72 male, 113 female)
Total Cats 114
(41 male, 73 female)
Grand Total 299
 
   
Event # 27
Wolf Point and Poplar, Montana
Second Fort Peck Pet Care Week
July 25-28, 2000
Four day event
6 veterinarians : Dr. Jeffrey Young, Dr. Lee Ann Toolan, Dr. Peggy Larson, Dr. Roger Prior, Dr. Lewis Seidenberg, and Dr. Ken Harshman
Total Dogs 211 (92 male, 119 female)
Total Cats 376
(157 male, 219 female)
Grand Total 587
 
   
Event # 28
Fort Belknap, Montana
Second Fort Belknap Pet Care Week
July 30-31, 2000
Two day event
6 veterinarians : Dr. Jeffrey Young, Dr. Dave Weinandy, Dr. Peggy Larson, Dr. Roger Prior, Dr. Lewis Seidenberg, Dr. Ken Harshman
Total Dogs 117 (49 male, 68 female)
Total Cats 99
(40 male, 59 female)
Grand Total 216
 
   
At this point, the Task Force started using triplicate surgery forms to get a more accurate number. It is suspected that not all surgery Forms were turned in by Owners at Check-Out, and there may have been a 10% error margin. (The Task Force fixed more animals than recorded.)
   
Event # 29
St. Regis, Montana
St. Regis Pet Care Week
September 22-24, 2000
Three day event
7 veterinarians : Dr. Ken Harshman, Dr. Dave Weinandy, Dr. Terry Yunker, Dr. Lori Alvarez, Dr. Patti Prato, Dr. Julie Kappes, and Dr. Kristen Hollemans
Total Dogs 144 (70 male,74 female)
Total Cats 259
(130 male, 129 female)
Grand Total 403
Wait List 393(animals that could not be scheduled for this clinic)
 
   
Total For 2000: 7 events, 2428 animals fixed
   
Event # 30
Deer Lodge, Montana
Montana State Prison Feral Cat Day
March 3, 2001
One day event
4 veterinarians : Dr. Terry Yunker, Dr. Julie Kappes, Dr. David Guhlke, Dr. Ed Newman
Total Cats 119 (56 male, 63 female)
 
   
Event # 31
Superior, Montana
Sanders / Mineral Counties Pet Care Week
May 4-6, 2001
Three day event
7 veterinarians : Dr. Ken Harshman, Dr. Dave Weinandy, Dr. Terry Yunker, Dr. Lori Alvarez, Dr. Patti Prato, Dr. Julie Kappes, and Dr. Kristen Hollemans
Total Dogs 111 (63 male, 48 female)
Total Cats 155
(71 male, 84 female)
Grand Total 266
 
   
Event # 32
Browning, Montana
Christian Veterinary Mission Partnering, Blackfeet Nation, Heart Butte
2001
Three day event
5 veterinarians : Dr. Terry Yunker, Dr. Julie Kappes, Dr. John Krukeberg (Tennessee), 1 from Bozeman, another from Tennessee
Total Dogs 117 (40 male, 77 female)
Total Cats 102
(39 male, 63 female)
Grand Total 219
 
   
Event # 33
Lame Deer, Montana
Fourth Annual Northern Cheyenne Pet Care Week
June 15-16 2001
Two day event
6 veterinarians : Dr. Terry Yunker, Dr. Alan Applebury, Dr. Rostoslov Kolesar, Dr. Mark Francis, Dr. David Clark, and Dr. Stephanie Blevins
Total Dogs 138 (65 male, 73 female)
Total Cats 93
(39 male, 54 female)
Grand Total 231
 
   
Event # 34
Crow Agency, Montana
Apsaalooka Pet Care Week, Crow Nation
June 18, 2001
Four day event
6 veterinarians : Dr. Jeffery Young, Dr. Rostoslov Kolesar, Dr. Mark Francis, Dr. Diana Scollard, Dr. Marvin Mackie, and Dr. David Hoffman
Total Dogs 216 (91 male, 125 female)
Total Cats 197
(92 male, 105 female)
Grand Total 413

 
   
Event # 35
Wolf Point and Poplar, Montana
Third Fort Peck Pet Care Week
July 20-22, 2001
Four day event
5 veterinarians : Dr. Rostoslov Kolesar, Dr. Terry Yunker, Dr. Ken Harshman, Dr. Dave Weinandy, and Dr. Alan Applebury
Total Dogs 185
Total Cats 360
Grand Total 545
 
   
Event # 36
Fort Belknap, Montana
Third Fort Belknap Pet Care Week
July 25-26, 2001
Two day event
4 veterinarians : Dr. Rostoslov Kolesar, Dr. Terry Yunker, Dr. Ken Harshman, and Dr. Dave Weinandy
Total Dogs 74 (30 male, 44 female)
Total Cats 58
(26 male, 32 female)
Grand Total 132
 
   
Event # 37
Rocky Boys Nation, Montana
First Visit, Rocky Boys Nation
July 27-28, 2001
Two day event
4 veterinarians : Dr. Alan Applebury, Dr. Terry Yunker, Dr. Ken Harshman, and Dr. Dave Weinandy
Total Dogs 81 (34 male, 47 female)
Total Cats 71
(35 male, 36 female)
Grand Total 152
 
   
Event # 38
St. Ignatius and Elmo, Montana
Bonnie Maiers Love Your Pet Week,
Confederated Salish and Kootenai of the Flathead Nation
August 28-31, 2001
Five day event
6 veterinarians : Dr. Ken Harshman, Dr. Dave Weinandy, Dr. Terry Yunker, Dr. Kristin Hollemans, Dr. Kathrin Guerian, Dr. Allen Applebury
Total Dogs 388 (191 male, 197 female)
Total Cats 663 (295 male, 368 female)
Grand Total 1051
 
   
Event # 39
Ravalli County, Montana
Bitter Rooters Love Your Pets Week
September 28-30, 2001
Three day event
9 veterinarians : Dr. Doug Hamill, Dr. Ken Harshman, Dr. Dave Weinandy, Dr. Terry Yunker, Dr. Kristin Hollemans, Dr. Kathrin Guderian,Dr. Jack Ward, Dr. Hans Boer, and Dr. Mark Chamberlin
Total Dogs 257 (128 male, 129female)
Total Cats 531
(245 male, 286 female)
Grand Total 788
Waiting List 200
 
   
Total For 2001: 10 events, 3916 animals fixed
   
Event # 40
Fort Peck, Montana
Bitter Rooters Love Your Pets Week
April 27-28, 2002
Two day event
3 veterinarians : Dr. Terry Yunker, Dr. Alan Applebury, and Dr. Dave Weinandy
Total Dogs 86 (42male, 44 female)
Total Cats 119
(57 male, 62 female)
Total Rabbits 1
Grand Total 206
There was a wait list of animals turned away
 
   
Event # 41
Libby, Montana
South Lincoln County Spay / Neuter Event
July 19-21, 2002
Three day event
8 veterinarians : Dr. Terry Yunker, Dr. Alan Applebury, Dr. Dave Weinandy, Dr. Lori Alvarez, Dr. Kristin Hollemans, Dr. Nancy Haugen, Dr. Kate List, and Dr. Doug Griffith
Total Dogs 264 (134 male, 130 female)
Total Cats 411
(180 male, 231 female)
Grand Total 675
Waiting List 273
 
   

Event # 42
Columbus, Montana
Stillwater County Responsible Pet Experience
August 21-22, 2002
Two day event
9 veterinatians: Dr.Ken Harshman, Dr. Alan Applebury, Dr.Dave Weinandy, Dr.Diana Scollard, Dr. Mark Chamberlian, Dr. Nancy Bellik, Dr. Jody Anderson, Dr. Marcie, Dr. Terry Yunker
Total Dogs 95 (46 male, 49 female)
Total Cats 335
(151 male, 184 female)
Grand Total 430
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Event # 43
Roundup, Montana
Musselshell County Pet Care Week
August 24-25, 2002
Two day event
6 veterinarians : Dr. Ken Harshman, Dr. Alan Applebury, Dr. Terry Yunker, Dr. Dave Weinandy, Dr. Amy Lamm, and Dr. Mark Chamberlin
Total Dogs 164 (78 male, 86 female)
Total Cats 355
(151 male, 204 female)
Grand Total 519
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Event # 44
Billings, Montana
Pets Are Family Too! Yellowstone County Pet Care Week
August 26-27, 2002
Two day event
8 veterinarians : Dr. Lyle Bishoff, Dr. Diana Scollard, Dr. Terry Yunker, Dr. Dave Weinandy, Dr. Alan Applebury, Dr. Ken Harshman, Dr. Mark Chamberlin, and Dr. Amy Lamm
Total Dogs 180 (97 male, 83 female)
Total Cats 437
(187 male, 250 female)
Grand Total 617
Wait List 800
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Event # 45
Crow Agency, Montana
Second Apsaalooka Pet Care Week, Crow Nation
August 29-30, 2002
Two day event
6 veterinarians: Dr. Terry Yunker , Dr. Ken Harshman, Dr. Alan Applebury, Dr. Mark Francis, Dr. Lee Edwards (from California), and Dr. Diana Scollard
Total Dogs 91 (38 male, 53 female)
Total Cats 194
(98 male, 96 female)
Grand Total 285
Wait List 6
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Event # 46
Bozeman, Montana
Gallatin Pet Care Week and All the Fixin’s
October 23-27, 2002
Five day event
13 veterinarians: Dr. Julie Kappes, Dr. Alan Applebury, Dr. Terry Yunker, Dr. Dave Weinandy, Dr. Lori Alvarez, and Dr. Mark Chamberlin.
From Bozeman: Dr. Connie van Luchene, Dr. Sue Geske, Dr. Kari Swenson, Dr. Doug Rains, Dr. Sheila Smart, Dr. Sue Barrows, Dr.Cindy Morcanza
Total Dogs 290 (153 male, 137 female)
Total Cats 877
(385 male, 492 female)
Grand Total 1167
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Total For 2002: 7 events, animals fixed
   
Event # 47
Missoula, Montana
Make Your Pet’s Day - Neuter and Spay
June 15-19, 2003
Five day event
13 Veterinarians: Dr. Lori Alvarez, Dr. Kristin Hollemans, Dr. Julie Kappes, Dr. Elizabeth Layne, Dr. Sandy Moore, Dr. Dick Richardson, Dr. Dave Weinandy, Dr. Terri Yunker, Dr. Patti Prado, Dr. Cyndi Wood, Dr. Doug Raines, Dr. Andrew Cross, and Dr. Carolyn Crosgrove
Total Dogs 207 (106 male, 101 female)
Total Cats 428
(181 male, 247 female)
Grand Total 635
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Event # 48
Rosebud, South Dakota
Sicanga Pet Care Week
July 18-22, 2003
Five day event
4 veterinarians: Drs. Bent Pitts (Oklahoma), Dr. Jeffery Young (Colorado), Dr. Kristin Hollemans and Dr.Terry Yunker (Montana)
Total Dogs 323 (145 male, 178 female)
Total Cats 325
(144 male,181 female)
Total Rabbits 1
Grand Total 649
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Event # 49
Red Lodge, Montana
Carbon County Operation Nip and Tuck
September 9-10, 2003
Two day event
9 veterinarians: Dr. Terry Yunker, Dr. Dave Weinandy, Dr. Mark Francis, Dr. Diana Scollard, Dr. Becky Brown, Dr. Gretchen Shack, Dr. Jean Allbright, Dr. Lyn Hilton, and Dr. Kristin Hollemans
Total Dogs 78 (47 male, 31 female)
Total Cats 254
(133 male, 121 female)
Grand Total 332
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Event # 50
Livingston, Montana
The Fixer Upper
September 12-14, 2003
Three day event
11 veterinarians: Dr. Mark Francis, Dr. Dave Weinandy, Dr. Terry Yunker, Dr. Diana Scollard, Dr. Kristin Hollemans, Dr. Sue Geske, Dr. Doug Rains, Dr. Connie van Luchene, Dr. Keith Farquar, and from Livingston Dr. Duane Colmey and Dr. Jeff Dickerson
Total Dogs 178 (102 male, 76 female)
Total Cats 396
(168 male, 228 female)
Total Rabbits 4
Grand Total 578
Waiting List: over 69
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Total For 2003: 4 events, 2194 animals fixed
   
Event # 51
Anaconda, Montana
Pintler Wilderness Pet Care Event
July 31 -August 1, 2004
Two day event
6 veterinarians: Dr. Mark Francis, Dr. Dave Weinandy, Dr. Terry Yunker, Dr. Diana Scollard, Dr. Kristin Hollemans, and Dr. Kim Knock
Total Dogs 126 (58 male, 68 female)
Total Cats 269
(104 male, 165 female)
Grand Total 395
No animal was turned away
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Event # 52
Butte, Montana
Dan Truckle Pet Care Days
August 2 - 4, 2004
Three day event
8 veterinarians: Dr. Mark Francis, Dr. Dave Weinandy, Dr. Terry Yunker, Dr. Diana Scollard, Dr. Kristin Hollemans, Dr. Kim Knock, Dr. Jefferey Young, and Dr. Judy Anderson.
Total Dogs 283 (151 male, 132 female)
Total Cats 431
(163 male, 268 female)
Total Rabbits 3
Grand Total 717
Waiting List: over 100
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Event # 53
Miles City, Montana
Operation S.N.I.P. (Spay, Neuter,Inform,
Protect)
September 10-12, 2004
Three day event
7 veterinarians: Dr. Mark Francis, Dr. Dave Weinandy, Dr. Terry Yunker, Dr. Diana Scollard, Dr. Kristin Hollemans, Dr. Amy Lamm, and
Dr. Jean Lindley
Total Dogs 218(99 male, 119female)
Total Cats 508
(223 male, 285female)
Grand Total 726
No animal was turned away
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Event # 54
Helena, Montana
SNIP! Pet Care Week
Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds, 4-H Building
October 21 - 25, 2004
Five day event
12 veterinarians: Dr. Mark Francis, Dr. Terry Yunker, Dr. Kristin Hollemans, Dr. Tia Nelson, Dr. Lucas Thomi, Dr. Elizabeth Layne, Dr. Linda Diehl, Dr. Julie Kappes, Dr. Amy Lamm, Dr. Stephanie Byrkett, Dr. Kathy Quigley, Dr. Burket, and Dr.Broussard.
Total Dogs 384( 209 males, 175 females)
Total Cats 970
( 440 males, 530 females)
Grand Total 1354

No animal was turned away.
There was a waiting list.

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Event # 55
Bozeman, Montana
Cascade County Pet Care Week
November 12, 13,14 2006
Five day event
18 veterinarians: Dr. R. Scherr, Dr. Terry Yunker, Dr. Kristin Hollemans, Dr. Bob Shappo, Dr. M. VanderSchraff, Dr. Dave Weinandy, Dr. Tia Nelson, Dr. Weaver, Dr. H. Grasso, Dr. Kim Knock, Dr. Julie Kappes, Dr. Jennings, Dr. Ellie Hanson, Dr. Sue Geske, Dr. Weaver, Dr. C Moore, Dr. Kathy Quigley, and Dr. Norton
Total Dogs 370(174 male, 196female)
Total Cats 863
(415 male, 448female)
Rabbits 3
Grand Total 1236
Over 800 animals were turned away
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PHASE II TASK FORCE SPAY/NEUTER EVENTS 2005
April 9-10, Billings * 1/3 funded by City of Billings.
Veterinarians: Mark Francis, Diana Scollard, Nancy Belk, Amy Lamm. Vet techs: local techs for all four.
April 23-24, Bozeman *1/3 funded by City of Bozeman/Gallatin County. Veterinarians: Mark Francis, Diana Scollard. , Doug Rains, Kathy Quigley; Julie Kappes
May 14-15, Libby/Troy *4/5 funded by Lincoln County Commission.
Veterinarians: Terry Yunker, Kristin Hollemans, 2 days, Linda Diehl, 1 day, May 15. Vet Techs: Davina Prince, Corrine, Albert Dorsett.
May 20-21, Salish and Kootenai *Fully funded by Salish and Kootenai Housing Authority.
Veterinarians: TerryYunker, Kristen Hollemans, 2 days, Ellie Hansen, 1 day, May 21. Vet Techs: Albert Dorsett, Kresta Hurlbert, 2 days, Davina Prince, 1 day, May 21.
May 23rd, Lodge Grass *Fully funded by Crow Tribal Council. Crow Nation, Veterinarians: Mark Francis, Diana Scollard and their own techs.
May 28, Eureka *Fully funded by Lincoln County Commission.
Veterinarians: Sandra Anderson, Nancy Haugan, Kate List and Albert Dorsett, Nancy Neuman for vet techs.
June 22, Crow Agency *Fully funded by Crow Tribal Council.
Veterinarians: Mark Francis, Diana Scollard
July 25-26, Wolf Point *2/3 funded by City of Wolf Point.
Veterinarians: Jeffrey Young and two more of his vets and his own techs.
July 27, Busby *Fully funded by Northern Cheyenne.
Veterinarians: Mark Francis, Diana Scollard and their own techs.
July 28, Ashland *Fully funded by Northern Cheyenne.
Veterinarians: Mark Francis, Diana Scollard and their own techs.


July 28-29, Fort Belknap *1/3 funded by Fort Belknap Indian Community Council.
Veterinarians: Jeffrey Young and two more of his vets and his own techs.
August 13-14, Butte * Fully funded by Butte Silver Bow Commission.
Veterinarians: Mark Francis, Diana Scollard, Terry Yunker, so far.
October 1-2, Carbon County / Red Lodge *Privately raised funds by local volunteers.
Veterinarians: Mark Francis, so far.
Fall, Date to be Announced, Libby * 2/3 funded by Lincoln County Commission.
To make an appointment for one of these events, please contact the local coordinators.

 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

2006 Events

March 26, Livingston * funded by local fundraiser, the Spay-ghetti and No Balls Dinner.
Veterinarians: Mark Francis, Dave Weinandy, Sue Gesge, Kathy Quigley and Doug Rains.
Vet techs: Linda Wright Taille, Tiffani Zimmerman, Albert Dorsett, Josh Denny
local contact: Annemari Volpone 333-4279

April 1-2 Libby/Lincoln County* *4/5 funded by Lincoln County Commission.
Veterinarians: Terry Yunker, Dave Weinandy, Ellie Hansen
Vet techs: Wright, Drake, Albert Dorsett
local contact: Eileen Carney, PO Box 1193, Libby, Mt 59923

April 13-13, Northern Cheyenne/Lame Deer
Veterinarians: Mark Francis, Diana Scollard
local contact: Roxanne Braine 477-4516

April 22-23, Bozeman * Fully funded by the City of Bozeman and Gallatin County
Veterinarians: Mark Francis, Diana Scollard, Dave Weinandy, Dr. Nelson, Dr. Cook
Vet techs: Albert Dorsett, Josh Denny, Tiffani Zimmerman, Anderson, Julie Todd
local contact: Ellen King Rodgers 586-1152

May 6-7, Helena* Privately raised funds by local volunteers.
Veterinarians: Marian VanderSchraaf, Dave Weinandy, Kristen Hollemans, Tia Nelson
Vet Techs: Josh Denny, Stippich, Stallings, Anderson
local contact: Gina Weist 431-1291

May 19-20, Salish and Kootenai *Fully funded by Salish and Kootenai Housing Authority.
Veterinarians: TerryYunker, Kristen Hollemans, Ellie Hansen
Vet Techs: Albert Dorsett, Kresta Hurlbert, Brian
local contact: Ruby Vanderberg, PO Box 38, Pablo, MT 59855

June 1, Lodge Grass *Fully funded by Crow Tribal Council. Crow Nation, Veterinarians: Mark Francis, Diana Scollard and their own techs.
local contact: Deb Haines 638-3474

June 12, Crow Agency *Fully funded by Crow Tribal Council.
Veterinarians: Mark Francis, Diana Scollard and their own techs.
local contact: Deb Haines 638-3474

June 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, Great Falls/Cascade City - First Phase One! Veterinarians: Dave Weinandy, Kristen Hollemans, Ellie Hansen, Tia Nelson, Lori Alvarez, and Julie Kappes
Vet techs: Stallings, Josh Denny, Stippich, Albert Dorsett
local contact: Dona Stebbins 761-4108

July 17-18, Wolf Point/ Fort Peck Reservation*2/3 funded by City of Wolf Point.
Veterinarians: Jeffrey Young and two more of his vets and his own techs.
local contact: Kali Lien 653-1446

July 20-21, Fort Belknap *1/3 funded by Fort Belknap Indian Community Council.
Veterinarians: Jeffrey Young and two more of his vets and his own techs.
local contact: Greg Sears 353-8470

July 22, Granite County/Phillipsburg PHASE I *
Veterinarians:
local contact: Melody Geselle, 31 Travellers Home Lane, Phillipsburg, Mt
859-3588

July 23, 24,Powell County/ Deer Lodge, PHASE I *
Veterinarians: Jeffrey Young and two more of his vets and his own techs.
local contact: Kim Paulus

August 12-13, Butte * Fully funded by Butte Silver Bow Commission.
Veterinarians: Mark Francis, Diana Scollard, Dave Weinandy
Vet Techs: Stallings, Stippich, Josh Denny
local contact: Barb Cockhill 723-8969

September 16-17, Helena 2/3 funded by Lewis and Clark County Commission and Helena City Council.
Veterinarians: Mark Francis, Dave Weinandy, Ellie Hansen, Julie Kappes
Vet Techs: Josh Denny, Stippich, Stallings, Hurbert
local contact: Gina Weist 431-1291

September 29-30, Red Lodge *Privately raised funds by local volunteers.
Veterinarians: Mark Francis, Diana Scollard, Becky Brown, Dr. Shuk
local contact: Diane Zook 672-6960

October 7/8 ,Eureka/Lincoln,
Veterinarians:Yunker, Hanson, Hollimans
local contact: Amy Williams, P.O.Box 234, Whitefish, MT, 59937. H 863-9911. Cell 261-4166.

October 14-15, Blackfeet Nation /Browning PHASE I *
Veterinarians: Yunker,
local contact: Kimberly Oscar POB 1051 Browning, Mt 59417 H338-7775

October 27-28, Hardin *Fully funded by Crow Tribal Council.
Veterinarians: Mark Francis, Diana Scollard and their own techs.
local contact: Deb Haines 638-3474

November 17, Deer Lodge County/Anaconda *
Veterinarians:
Vet Techs: Stallings, Stippich, Josh Denny
local contact: Pat Phillip

November 18, Bozeman * Fully funded by the City of Bozeman and Gallatin County
Veterinarians: Mark Francis, Diana Scollard, Ellie Hansen, one more needed
Vet techs: Josh Denny, Stallings, Stippich
local contact: Ellen King Rodgers 586-1152

November 19, Livingston * funded by local fundraiser, the Spay-ghetti and No Balls Dinner.
Veterinarians: Mark Francis, Diana Scollard, 3 more needed
local contact: Annemari Volpone 333-4279

 

 
   

Event # 55
Great Falls, Montana
Cascade County Pet Care Week
June 15-19, 2006
Five day event
18 veterinarians: Dr. R. Scherr, Dr. Terry Yunker, Dr. Kristin Hollemans, Dr. Bob Shappo, Dr. M. VanderSchraff, Dr. Dave Weinandy, Dr. Tia Nelson, Dr. Weaver, Dr. H. Grasso, Dr. Kim Knock, Dr. Julie Kappes, Dr. Jennings, Dr. Ellie Hanson, Dr. Sue Geske, Dr. Weaver, Dr. C Moore, Dr. Kathy Quigley, and Dr. Norton
Total Dogs 370(174 male, 196female)
Total Cats 863
(415 male, 448female)
Rabbits 3
Grand Total 1236
Over 800 animals were turned away
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