09-12-2019, 11:08 AM
Please join me in Pahrump, NV for a Remote Area Medical (RAM) Clinic, Oct 4-6. It's an opportunity for you to get some services that you've been putting off due to cost, including dental (cleanings, fillings, extractions), vision (examination, eye glasses), and being seen by a medical doctor. After hearing about RAM here in the Forum, I went to their 2017 Reno Clinic because I needed a tooth extracted. Not only was the dental work high quality, but the volunteers were so caring and respectful. All services are free.
Since then, I've also become a RAM volunteer. I find this volunteer work very fulfilling even though the days are long. I'll be volunteering in Pahrump, starting with clinic set up on Oct. 3rd. Please join me if you can. Sign up at http://ramusa.org, click on "volunteer."
Here is a video that Bob and I did over a year ago about my first experiences with RAM ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0TLbIuKHLQ&t=252s
If you need a pet sitter in October while you are getting RAM services or while you volunteer for RAM, we have HOWA volunteer Julie standing by to help with that. Please email [email protected] so we make sure we have enough availability for your pet. See more information from Julie below.*
I will schedule a HOWA Caravan to be in Pahrump during this time even though the weather may still be quite warm.
Hope to see you there!
*Message from Pet-Sitter Volunteer Julie:
Heya nomads! By now you've likely seen Suanne's post about the RAM medical clinic.
Much needed medical, dental, and treatment will be available in Pahrump, NV in early October. It is a great blessing for those needing any kind of medical help ... but lacking insurance. I encourage you to take advantage of this free service if you need it.
However, it dawned on me that some folks (like me) would shy away because of the long day it involves, and the fear of leaving their beloved pets that long. Soooo ... if that is your situation, I'd like to help (also free of charge). Details are not set yet since we don't know if folks have any interest. But I'm willing to camp in a specific area near pet owners to provide individual care for up to 6 other nomads. I've worked and volunteered in shelters, doggie daycares, vet offices, groomers,and boarding kennels for over 15 years. I know dogs best, but can handle cats too (which usually means NOT handling them).
During your absence, I would feed, potty, and if needed, medicate your pets until you return. This would NOT be daycare or intermingling of pets. We don't have the facilities for that. It will simply be individual attention to keep your pets healthy and happy while you are taking care of yourself at the RAM clinic.
If you are interested, let the folks at HOWA know now, so we can begin planning specifics. We wouldn't want anyone to neglect their own care for fear of leaving their pets alone. There is help out there!
Julie McDowell
Since then, I've also become a RAM volunteer. I find this volunteer work very fulfilling even though the days are long. I'll be volunteering in Pahrump, starting with clinic set up on Oct. 3rd. Please join me if you can. Sign up at http://ramusa.org, click on "volunteer."
Here is a video that Bob and I did over a year ago about my first experiences with RAM ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0TLbIuKHLQ&t=252s
If you need a pet sitter in October while you are getting RAM services or while you volunteer for RAM, we have HOWA volunteer Julie standing by to help with that. Please email [email protected] so we make sure we have enough availability for your pet. See more information from Julie below.*
I will schedule a HOWA Caravan to be in Pahrump during this time even though the weather may still be quite warm.
Hope to see you there!
*Message from Pet-Sitter Volunteer Julie:
Heya nomads! By now you've likely seen Suanne's post about the RAM medical clinic.
Much needed medical, dental, and treatment will be available in Pahrump, NV in early October. It is a great blessing for those needing any kind of medical help ... but lacking insurance. I encourage you to take advantage of this free service if you need it.
However, it dawned on me that some folks (like me) would shy away because of the long day it involves, and the fear of leaving their beloved pets that long. Soooo ... if that is your situation, I'd like to help (also free of charge). Details are not set yet since we don't know if folks have any interest. But I'm willing to camp in a specific area near pet owners to provide individual care for up to 6 other nomads. I've worked and volunteered in shelters, doggie daycares, vet offices, groomers,and boarding kennels for over 15 years. I know dogs best, but can handle cats too (which usually means NOT handling them).
During your absence, I would feed, potty, and if needed, medicate your pets until you return. This would NOT be daycare or intermingling of pets. We don't have the facilities for that. It will simply be individual attention to keep your pets healthy and happy while you are taking care of yourself at the RAM clinic.
If you are interested, let the folks at HOWA know now, so we can begin planning specifics. We wouldn't want anyone to neglect their own care for fear of leaving their pets alone. There is help out there!
Julie McDowell