Lyme Disease (with Dr. Kendra Sims, DVM)

S1 Ep4 - Lyme Disease

On this episode, AFWC sits down with Dr. Kendra Sims, DVM of the Perry Vet Clinic to the discuss the awareness of Lyme Disease and how we as pet owners can save our four-legged family members from contracting such disease.

Animal Friends of Wyoming County is a 501(c)3 non-profit community organization made up of Wyoming County, NY, residents with a strong desire and passion to help out animals. Our main goal is to promote Animal Health Awareness as well as simultaneously promoting the Wyoming County Animal Shelter. AFWC raises funds and creates programs to help and care for unwanted dogs at the animal shelter. AFWC was organized and created by a Board of Directors, each using their God-given gifts, talents and abilities to contribute to the overall goal. Directors communicate and work to organize programs, events and promotional material to bring together the community to care for lost or abandoned strays in the county. Though AFWC is a completely separate entity from the Wyoming County Animal Shelter, their goals are similar: to educate our local community and save abandoned dogs. AFWC is proud to have such a loving community to work with. Because of volunteers, members and residents, programs and projects such as Spay Our Stray Program, Pets For Vets Program, and the CHOW Project are possible through contributions.

CHOW, an acronym for Canine Health, Ownership, and Wellness, is the educational outreach project by AFWC aiming to bring animal health awareness to Wyoming County, NY, residents and beyond. Part of this outreach includes a podcast where AFWC President and other members interview special professional guests such as veterinarians, animal control officers, lawmaker...