(c) 2009 NPT Photo by Katie Pittser

Volunteers Amy Cline, left, and Renae Newcomb, right, work to wake
up two patients after their surgeries Saturday during the Big Fix at
Sunset Gap Community Center. After the animals are awake and
functioning, they are placed in pet carriers until their guardians are
able to come back and take them home. The Newport Animal Shelter
and Remote Area Medical (RAM) of Knoxville sponsor the Big Fix. This
clinic is free of charge. Dr. Carol Hood, DVM, is the director of the
Newport Animal Shelter. She explained that the free clinic for
spay/neutering and shots for the pets helps in these financially hard
times so shelters do not become over-populated with unwanted animals.
For anyone who would like to volunteer at the shelter or any fixes may
call 423-623-7742 or stop by the Newport Animal Shelter.