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By Debra Wilson, on April 2nd, 2012 Angel Dogs is a non-profit spay and neuter clinic that operates from a truck moving from place to place in Southern California. They offer many programs as well as work with other groups to provide low-cost options to people who need it. In March of 2010, they launched, and in the two years that have passed, they have altered 15,000 pets. They spayed Mattie and I’s dog Sashi when she was 4 months old, and removed her dewclaw for a total of $50 after I received some vouchers towards the cost.
Right now, Angel Dogs need ours help. Their truck, the base of all they do, blew its engine, and they are looking at $17,000. to repair it. For any group, that’s a lot of money, but for a non-profit, its a decimating hurdle.
I have added several items to my Etsy shop in which at least 50% (but in most cases 100%) of the proceeds will go to Angel Dogs. Please visit my shop, or go directly to Angel Dogs’ donation page and give a few dollars. Every penny helps.
I cannot say enough good about this group and what they are doing.
Please share this post and the links with your fellow pet owners and lovers.
By Debra Wilson, on June 8th, 2011 If you are in the Antelope Valley, I offer some animal-related services. These include docking, castration, and hoof trimming for sheep and goats. Below are my rates and details.
Hoof Trimming Services
$7.50 an animal.
- If you have many animals to do, cost will not exceed $55.00 per hour. However, each partial hour up to $55.00 will be charged per animal.For example- I trim the hooves of 10 animals in the first hour, and 3 over the second hour. The total charge will be $55.00 for the first hour (as $55.00 is less then $75.00) and $22.50 for the three animals trimmed over the second hour’s time. Your total cost (not including mileage costs if any) would be $77.50 for those 13 animals.
Castration by Elastration for Lambs & Kids
$3.00 per kid/lamb
- Kids and lambs must be under 3 months of age. Past that age is too stressful as a general rule and I want to minimize stress to any animals.
Docking Lamb Tails by Elastration
$2.00 per lamb.
- Lambs must be under 6 weeks of age for docking.
What You Need to Know
- Trimming shears will be disinfected with bleach in between farms. This goes for shoes as well.
- Please call or email at least 1 week in advance.
- I will not do aggressive animals!
- If they’re hard to catch or hold, I expect help- time spent chasing or trying to restrain goats or sheep will be charged! My time & yours is important, right?
- If you have a stinky buck, please tell me ahead of time so I can be sure not to have plans that may offend other’s sense of smell for the rest of the day!
- There is a $20.00 minimum charge for anything.
- $0.45 per mile will be charged for my travel for anything over 15 miles round trip. I live in Downtown Lancaster.
- Note: If I am traveling over 60 miles round trip for less then 5 animals, I will charge for all miles traveled.
- Cash only.
To Ask Questions or Set Up an Appointment
- Email me. Please put “Hoof Trimming” or something that implies what you need in the subject line. “d.l.wilson@gmail.com”
- Call me at (661) 794-8641 & leave a message. Please leave your name, city, cross streets, and how many animals you need done. I will return your call with an approximate cost and we can make an appointment from there. I am available almost any time.
- If you don’t want to call, use the contact form located underneath “About” in the menu of this website. Send me all the details as listed above and I will respond as quickly as possible.
My Qualifications
I am not a licensed anything, although I did receive my certificate in Veterinary Assistance. I have been caring for pets and livestock since I was 7 years old, and was a very active member of the 4-H, Grange, and FFA. I have experience with dogs, cats, sheep, goats, horses, fish, birds, and poultry.
I can furnish references upon request.
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