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 Trudy    Arthur
 

Trudy, "Traudl", is an ideal member of VSPCA - not only is she passionate about animals  and seeing an improvement of their welfare in SVG, but her dedication manifests  into a volunteer extraordinaire. From carrying in neighbors' cats for vet visits  to maintaining a "can do" attitude in the midst of challenges, Traudl is a wonderful model of a volunteer.


Here is what she has to say:

"Being raised on a farm in Germany, a life without an animal is  unimaginable. I am a cat person, which does not mean I don’t care for dogs or any other animal. After I lost two very dear cat friends, one at the age of 17  and the other at 21, I decided not to have any more feline companions, for the  pain of losing them is just too great. I then started volunteer work in a  shelter in Fort Lauderdale. This was not exactly the place to be when you are grieving, and soon I realized there was no way I would walk out of this place  without another animal. Although I lived in a “No Pet Condo," I smuggled in two lovely cats. Each of them had a very sad history and they basically chose me. 

Here in St. Vincent, two stray cats found me and before I had the chance to trap them for spay/neuter, the third one was on his way, their son. They would wait at the back of the house every morning and evening but run away as fast as they could to hide in a bush when I approached them with food. Now, years later, all three of them are part of the family. What a joy to watch the transition from being strays to being part of the family.
I would like to see a different approach to animals here in St. Vincent. Many locals do not consider a dog or cat as a companion worthy of love and basic freedoms. This is one of the biggest challenges we face in our works. In my opinion, the priority has to go to:

1. Education, starting in schools, and outreach to the public about the importance of having their own dogs and cats spayed/neutered.
2. Continue with the s/n program which has been very successful in the past years.
3. Raise awareness for endangered and indigenous species, e.g. iguanas and turtles."

My motto is: We can do it !



   
 
 
  

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  • Home
  • Programmes & Services
    • Humane Education & Community Outreach Programme >
      • Feedback on HE
      • Pre Schools
      • Primary Schools
    • Community Clinics >
      • Bequia Spay/Neuter Clinic
      • Canouan Spay/Neuter Clinic
      • St.Vincent Spay/Neuter Clinics >
        • Arnos Vale - World Animal Day 2014
        • Barouallie #1
        • Barouallie #2
        • Biabou
        • Brighton
        • More Brighton
        • Campden Park
        • Campden Park#2
        • Chateaubelair
        • Choppins
        • Fancy
        • Green HIll
        • Evesham
        • Mespo
        • Mt. Pleasant
        • Old Montrose
        • Owia
        • Owia Part II
        • Richland Park
        • Clare Valley
        • Sandy Bay
        • Sandy Bay II
        • Questelles
        • Vermont
    • Animal Rescue >
      • Before and After Picture Gallery
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • Ongoing Events >
      • Cruise Ship Terminal
    • Past Events >
      • World Vets 2016
      • World Vets 2017
      • Visiting Vets
      • 3rd Annual Bequia Fundraiser (2015) >
        • VSPCA Thanks
      • Christmas Fundraiser 2014
      • World Animal Day 2015
      • World Animal Day 2014 - Unveiling of the Van >
        • VSPCA Thanks
      • Second Annual Bequia Fundraiser >
        • Pictures
        • VSPCA Thanks:
        • List of Auction items
      • Third Annual Christmas Fundraiser
      • Humane Education School Outreaches >
        • Mayreau Primary School: March 1, 2012
        • San Francisco SPCA Spring Animal Camp Presentation
        • Byera Government School: May 2012
      • December 11th, 2011: VSPCA Holiday Fundraiser
      • Fairhall Government School: January 2012
      • October 4th, 2011: VSPCA Launch Event
    • In the News >
      • Searchlight Series
  • Adoptions
    • Foster Homes Needed!
    • International Adoptions >
      • Shipping an Animal out of SVG
    • Cats
    • Dogs
    • Success Stories
    • Dogs that will be missed, but not forgotten
  • Support VSPCA
    • Donate >
      • Sponsor an Animal or Procedure
      • Become a Member
      • Gifts in Kind
      • Wish List
      • The Guinness Fund
      • Gift Aid
    • Volunteer >
      • Youth Council
      • Animal Advocates
    • VSPCA Thanks: >
      • Members
      • Corporate Sponsors
      • Friends of VSPCA
  • Chapters
    • Friends of VSPCA (TSOM)
    • Bequia
    • Union, Cannouan, Mayreau >
      • Gary Burns, Volunteer
      • Suzie Alexander, Volunteer
  • About Us
    • Our Mission
    • Our Vision >
      • President's Message 2015
    • Resources >
      • Our Van
      • Protection of Animals Act, 1947
      • VSPCA Documents >
        • Adoption Agreement
        • VSPCA Articles of Incorporation
        • Adoption Form
        • VSPCA Annual Report 2015
        • VSPCA Annual Report 2014
        • VSPCA Annual Report 2013
        • VSPCA Annual Report 2012
        • 2013 Spay & Neuter Report
        • Membership Form
        • Sponsorship Letter
        • Community Brochure
        • Tourist Brochure
        • Flyers >
          • Outreach Flyer
    • Bios >
      • Veterinary Team
      • Leadership Team >
        • President
        • Vice President
        • Secretary
        • Treasurer
        • Medical Director
        • Veterinary Programs Director
        • Advisors
      • Humane Education >
        • Jhanice Nelson
      • Active Volunteers >
        • Ivona Bradley
        • Trudy Arthur
    • Blog
    • Contact Us >
      • Send us an email!