Johnson Veterinary Clinic

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Being new to the Taos area I called several different veterinary clinics to make an appointment for a very ill barn cat who resides on the property I have recently rented.

Due to the lack of kindness and empathy by many of the community concerning feral cats they have been left to their own survival instincts. If they are inconvenient they are either killed inhumanely or relocated to become someone else's problem.

This cat has never been neutered which has caused him to constantly fight because of his uncontrollable biological urges. I came across him suffering with a purulent wound on his neck. I immediately called the numbers I found on-line hoping to find a compassionate response for this poor creature. I left a message on your message machine to make an appointment to have the wound seen and to schedule to have him neutered.

I was told my call would be returned ASAP. To no avail!

The wound is now badly infected and the cat is very ill. I drained the abscess as best I could and applied topical antibiotics to the area. I kept him hydrated and fed but he needs professional help I cannot give him.

Due to him being semi-feral I need an appointed time to be able to catch him. His appearance on the property is erratic. He usually appears very late into the evening.

The earliest appointment I could get from another clinic is 2 weeks away! I have a commitment out of town and have to leave this weekend. No one else here cares about this poor creature and will not take any responsibility for him.

Please do not say on your telephone message that someone will call back if you do not intend to do so, or hire receptionists with at least have some level of compassion and integrity...I fear this cat will die due totally to lack of human compassion.