The Northwest Vet Tech program helps rescued cats

WINSTED – Northwest Community College is no stranger to animal welfare. As the oldest veterinary technology program in the state, program educators and administrators have a long history of animal care and animal welfare concerns.
So recently, when hundreds of cats were rescued from a house in Winston, the Northwest Vet Tech Faculty and students went in directly to feed, clean and medicate more than 150 animals.
“It was great to focus on the bright future of these cats with the help of so many people in the community,” said Hillary McCarty, a veterinarian and certified faculty member of the Northwest Adjunct.
“Most cats are doing well, most are friendly, some are shy, some are social, but they are more friendly than we are now, so they are getting used to people and the care they take. Accept “
The cats were taken to Winchester, a former bachelor’s school for treatment and care. About 30 are still in the open school, and reports indicate that efforts are still being made to catch the few remaining in Winston’s home.
Along with McCarthy, Northwest Veterinary Program Coordinator, Dr. Adrian Cavana and Program Technician, Sherry Kelly, as well as program graduate Sydney Marshall and current program student Adreyona Mroka, have been caring for the cats.
“We were helping each other in shifts for two hours,” said Cavana. “We are busy with medicine, cleansing, eating and, of course, giving much love and attention. Many have been relocated or relocated, which is a great achievement. ”
The Northwest Veterinary Technology Cooperative Degree Program is fully accredited and prepares students for immediate employment in veterinary offices, biological research institutes, pharmaceutical and fodder companies, and the veterinary industry. The Northwest Veterinary Technology Program ranks 40th in the country at TheBestColleges.org.