A vet clinic has opened up on Vancouver Island dedicated to helping rescue animals and the non-profits that save them.
Checking in on a stray cat that was found in bad shape in Parksville, Dr. Meggie Beal talked quietly to the friendly white feline and said she could see the bright future that lies ahead for it now, after providing it some needed TLC and surgery at her vet clinic Fantastic Beasts.
“I love the idea of looking after animals that don’t have anyone to look after them,” Beal told CHEK News.
And the staff that work at the clinic echo Beal’s passion for the work.
“This is like what we breathe every day. To literally save and rescue every single day. It’s an indescribable, rewarding feeling,” said Rochelle Neufeld, an animal care worker at Fantastic Beasts.
The clinic opened to address a growing need for nonprofits looking for vets to help rescue animals.
“We’re hearing from different animal rescue groups all the time and the need is high,” said Justine Morrison the rescue division manager at Fantastic Beasts.
Beal says she saw it firsthand working at a previous vet clinic. According to Beal, long waiting lists and vet shortages