Saving Private Zena

How is it when you come to a country where there is no pension, no government support, no superannuation unless you are in the military and what you make financially is pretty well what you survive on can only be considered as normal or everyday practice.
Every member of SWAP that has gotten involved with an issue here in Nepal has taken it on board and done really well. We've made beds, parallel bars, given away blankets, clothing, tri-flow respirators and then we have provided physio-therapy for disabled children.
So what happens when a member of SWAP takes on the animal kingdom?
Well, this is exactly what happened.
Last year I walked around SMH and outside SMH are many animals, buffalos, ducks, cats, chickens and plenty of dogs. However, one dog caught my attention.
Well this year, that same dog caught Monique’s attention, and not only did she catch Monique’s attention, Monique has taken this project on personally and will SAVE PRIVATE ZENA.
You see, Zena has her uterus hanging on the outside of her body. Because of this she is in constant unease. So, Monique on Tuesday took Zena up to the vet in Dhulakiel only to be referred to Kathmandu, which she will do next week.
How much will this cost Monique, considering she wants to pay for it herself, or with the help of some of her friends in Australia?
$200Aus. “But what about using the money for someone in need here”, Monique was asked on more than one occasion. “Then who will look after Zena?” Monique’s response was.
Following this logic we all agree that this project is Monique’s, and it is giving her great joy.
I myself have watched as people (mainly foreigners) come out of SMH and see Zena and cringe at the position that this poor animal is in, however, it is Monique that has taken this to the next level.
The look on the taxi driver’s faces when they loaded Zena into the taxi, the look on the all the locals faces when Zena went away and came back, was a sight to behold.
If the locals thought foreigners were crazy before, they certainly think so now.
And what does Monique think of all this.....MEH, it's all about the dog, it's my money, and when we build the center can Zena will have a place to live.

Well the obvious answer is yes, of course, the lesson that has come from this development between Zena and Monique has been heartwarming, and as far as Zena is concerned, I’m sure the answer would be a resounding ‘woff’

Zena goes to the vet in Kathmandu some time near the end of next week, and big love to Kate, Bernie and Lisa who have supported Monique in here crazy yet fruitful endeavourer.
Go Monique, Go Zena.