In this interview, SAAC Board member Alexis Raymond and Spay Day 2018 client Brenda Hoyt talk about the challenges of owing an un-spayed female dog, the gift of Spay Day, and how Brenda’s dog Honey watches TV!
Transcript:
Brenda: I’m Brend Hoyt. I’m from West Sacramento. This is my dog, Honey. She was a gift for me for protection. We’re best buddies.
SAAC: Why did you decide to participate in Spay Day today?
Brenda: I needed the help. I’m on Social Security, and Spay Day was a God-given gift. I couldn’t afford it. And she needed to be fixed. Every time we go for a walk or outside, the boys come running. And we have to run–which I’m not good at (laughs). It was a gift, and I appreciated it. My granddaughter helped me with it. It’s great. It’s a great program.
SAAC: What would you have done if Spay Day didn’t exist? How would you have solved this problem?
Brenda: I wouldn’t have.
SAAC: Can you tell us a little bit about Honey?
Brenda: I’ve had her for a year. She’s a year old–a little over a year old. She’s a handful (laughs). Very protective. She doesn’t let anyone in our yard, unless they’re invited. And then she’s good with you.
SAAC: She sounds like a good companion to have.
Brenda: She is, she is. She keeps me company, sits next to me on the couch. We’ll watch all of our programs (laughs). And it’s funny because she does watch TV with me. Her ears will go up and she’ll sit there and look and she’ll turn her head. Just like sometimes they’re talking to her–which they could be.
SAAC: Thank you so much. We’re so glad we’re able to help you today.
Brenda: Oh, I am, too. It was a gift! I really appreciated it.