Animal Balance

There are some experiences in life that remind you exactly why you chose this profession. Volunteering at the high-volume high quality spay and neuter clinics in the Galápagos was one of those experiences for me. For years, I had admired the work that Animal Balance was doing on the islands. I followed their mission and the incredible impact they were making on animal welfare, public health, and conservation. I had volunteered in a few clinics in California but being able to finally join...

by Emma Clifford, Executive Director of Animal Balance As you know, we have worked internationally for 2 decades, requesting and utilizing grant funds to conduct the M.A.S.H (Mobile Animal Sterilization Hospitals) events overseas. We did so mostly with very little funding and prior to the islands having the internet, or cell phones! I know most of you cannot even imagine how we even survived. We are resourceful, smart and make friends to help the animals. The Galapagos Islands (Isabela and...

Hello, for those of you who don’t know me, I am Emma Clifford, the Founder and Director of Animal Balance. Myself and the AB teams have been performing M.A.S.H clinics for 21 years. M.A.S.H stands for Mobile Animal Sterilization Hospitals. These are high-quality, high-volume spay and neuter clinics, or HQHVSN clinics. We are an ever-growing team of dedicated, compassionate and determined people who help to create social change, helping all sentient beings live better and healthier lives...