Rotary did not forget the German Shepherd Dog Proteo, who was a member of the Mexican search and rescue team, who lost his life for the people of Adıyaman in the earthquake.
Rotary International Rotary 2420. Regional Federation on behalf of Proteo, the heroic rescue dog who worked with the search and rescue team that came to Adıyaman from Mexico to save the earthquake victim who lost his life in the great earthquake of the century, which happened on February 6, and who helped rescue 2 Adıyaman residents from under the rubble. The Animal Clinic, which was built using the Disaster Fund, was built and delivered to the Veterinary Directorate of Adıyaman Municipality.
Adıyaman Mayor Dr. Visiting Süleyman Kılınç, Rotary 2420th Regional Federation President Mehmet Altay, Past Governor and International Rotary Foundation Regional Officer Hasan Akbayrak, Nemrut Rotary Club Past President Ferit Binzet and accompanying regional officials, together with Hasvet officials, opened the Proteo Animal Clinic and went to the Veterinary Directorate. They made examinations at the delivered clinic.
Rotary 2420. Regional Federation President Mehmet Altay, who stated that they have been working intensely in Adıyaman and the earthquake provinces since the first day of the earthquake, said, “The earthquake, which we also call the Disaster of the Century, affected not only people but also animals. We have always stood by our people in Adıyaman on many different issues from education to health. I hope we will get through these difficult days together. Currently, we opened a clinic in Adıyaman, where the Mexican search and rescue team, who helped 2 people survive the earthquake, died in memory of the hero dog Proteo. Hopefully, from now on, this clinic will heal our souls on the street. Like Mexico, we will never forget the name of the heroic search and rescue dog 'Proteo'. And we will commemorate it with beauty," he said.
International Rotary Foundation Regional Officer Hasan Akbayrak said, “On the one hand, we are happy to touch various fields. Of course we served our people. We've been here since day one. We worked in containers, we worked with x-ray machines, we worked in ambulances, and we will do many more. Through this clinic, we once again experience that this world does not belong only to us. We are very, very happy. Because we can touch our animal friends, we are here to show them that their lives are precious. At the same time, dear Proteo, he gave his life for ours, but his name will live on in other souls. We are about to meet in many more beauties.”
Veterinarian Yusuf Işık, who works at Adıyaman Veterinary Directorate, said in his speech, “This area is sufficient for us to provide healthier service to stray animals and we have more projects. Hopefully, we will continue to provide better service to stray animals in healthier conditions. The dog named Proteo, who came to Adıyaman from Mexico after the earthquake, saved our two lives in the wreckage, and detected two of our people. Afterwards, he passed away in Adıyaman due to age. For this reason, we named our clinic Proteo animal clinic to show our gratitude to Proteo. I would like to thank Rotary 2420th District Federation, Adıyaman Nemrut Rotary Club and everyone who contributed to this meaningful project.”
Newly established clinic, X-ray machine, ultrasound, blood analysis
With its laboratory, cat and dog intensive care units, operating room and necessary fully equipped devices, it will serve for our souls to live healthy.
