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EBENEZER

ANIMAL

HOSPITAL, P.A.

Community Involvement

     Ebenezer Animal Hospital participates in many community programs on a volunteer basis. We have taken our pets to nursing homes to improve seniors' quality of life. We regularly talk to young children about proper pet care in schools. High School and college students are invited to "shadow" the veterinarians to get an inside look at our profession. We participate in at least one Career Day event in the Schools or YMCA every year for same reason.
         Dr. Lawrence is a founding member of the Animal Adoption League of York County, a non-profit pet adoption service. Ebenezer Animal Hospital gives large discounts to both the Adoption League, the York County Humane Society, and some specialized rescue groups for medical and surgical services.
         To help York County's Animal Control Department, Dr. Lawrence served as chairman of the Animal Issues Task Force from 1993 to 1998. This citizen's group met monthly for five years to recommend ways to improve the county ordinances and the department itself. Proposals for a spay/neuter program (for new adoptions), a leash law, increased fines for impoundments, and code enforcement were presented to the York County Council. All but the last proposal were enacted.
          In 2000, Dr. Lawrence served in an advisory capacity to the county with the York County Animal Coalition. Through the efforts of the Task Force, the Humane Society, and Animal Coalition the county has initiated plans to build a new animal shelter. The Coalition has recommended the building size and design as well as department organization.

September 2005
Dr. Michael Kolatis and April Splawn (Administrator) traveled to Gulfport, MS following Hurricane Katrina to provide relief veterinary care. The two met up with Project Halo, a rescue organization based out of Charlotte, NC, who, with the backing of the Humane Society of South Mississippi, placed volunteers in their partially built shelter. The group provided donations of food, medicine, and many other supplies to those who needed it in Gulfport and the surrounding areas. The shelter was set up to house, provide medical care, and transfer stray and owner surrendered animals. While there the EAH staff members examined and treated over one hundred animals who had been displaced by the storm.

October 2005
Dr. Lorin Lawrence recently traveled to Long Island, NY to work at the Shinnecock Animal Hospital as a visiting veterinarian. While there Dr. Lawrence had the opportunity to perform orthopedic surgery on a Ring-neck Pheasant and was recognized by the Wildlife Rescue Center of the Hamptons for his work.

November 2005
Dr. Elizabeth Hill participated in a high school career day recently, handing out information and presenting a presentation on what it takes to become a veterinarian. She has also visited multiple elementary schools recently to teach kids about animal care.