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Recruiting Volunteers for Caribbean Spay/Neuter Project

Jan 31

ATTENTION prospective volunteers! We are currently recruiting veterinarians and a licensed technician on an upcoming spay/neuter project in the Caribbean! Join our team to make a difference for animals in the Dominican Republic and have free time to enjoy the island too! This project is scheduled to run May 20 – 27, 2014. See more details here

World Vets has been working in the Dominican Republic since 2011 to tackle such issues as pet overpopulation. Our efforts have consisted of providing assistance through spay/neuter training, large scale sterilization campaigns as well as product donations. As a result of these efforts hundreds of animals have received free spay/neuter surgeries as well as quality veterinary care. All of which has contributed to the overall improvement of animal health and responsible pet ownership in the area.

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Recruiting Volunteer Vets for Caribbean Spay/Neuter Project

Jan 31

Attention VETERINARIANS! We have 2 volunteer positions open for veterinarians on our spay/neuter project in the Caribbean! Join our 14 person team to make a difference for animals on the island of Nevis and have free time to enjoy the island too! This project is scheduled to run March 15 – 22, 2014. See more details here

Nevis, a 36 square mile island, is located in the Caribbean just south of the more famous island St. Kitts. Given Nevis is such a small island, controlling as well as maintaining a healthy animal population is of great importance. Not only does it have a huge impact on human health but the overall sustainability of island life as a whole. What presents challenges to controlling the population is that animals roam freely and consequently breed freely, which goes hand in hand with the lack of responsible pet ownership.

To help address issues of health and population control for companion animals on the island, World Vets will carry out a small animal field service project to Nevis in 2014.

Giving Hearts Day! Donate and double your Impact!

Jan 22

Today is Giving Hearts Day, a 24 hour Give-A-Thon! With your help, World Vets can raise a tremendous amount of financial support to benefit our mission. Today only the first $4000 in donations will be matched dollar for dollar by a generous donor.

To make a secure online contribution to World Vets and have your donation matched, simply go to impactgiveback.org on February 13. This is a one-day only opportunity to multiply the benefit of your gift!

Giving Hearts Day was started in 2008 by Dakota Medical Foundation and Impact Foundation as the region’s first one-day ‘virtual’ fundraising event.

World Vets Team Returns from One Health Project

Jan 15

A roaming dog takes a nap in the sand amongst tourists and beach goers on San Andres Island

World Vets has been working with the San Andres Island Department of Health since 2012. Together we bring much needed veterinary services to the small animal population and in turn improve the overall public health on the island.

In December we had a veterinary team carry out a large scale spay/neuter and animal health campaign. Our veterinary services target both roaming and owned animals on the island.

We would like to thank our local partners, volunteers and Fondation Brigitte Bardot for their support of this One Health concept project.

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World Vets Welcomes Dr Marty Becker to Advisory Board

Jan 15

World Vets is excited to announce that Dr Marty Barker has joined World Vets as a member of our Advisory Board. Dr Becker is the author of 22 books that have sold over 7 million copies combined, with three New York Times best-sellers including “Chicken Soup for the Pet-Lovers Soul.” He was the resident veterinarian on Good Morning America for 17 years and is a founding member of Core Team Oz for the Dr Oz Show. Animal Radio hosts him monthly as their Chief Veterinary Correspondent and he is a regular contributor to several well-know publications. Dr Becker, “America’s Veterinarian,” has spent his life working toward better health for pets and the people who love them.

Dr Becker is an adjunct professor at Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. He has lectured at every veterinary school in the United States, serves on numerous boards and is a strong supporter of many local rescue groups. When his schedule allows, he also practices at Lakewood Animal Hospital and North Idaho Animal hospital.

World Vets is excited to welcome Dr Becker to our organization as we pursue our mission of bringing veterinary aid to developing countries and disaster relief services worldwide.

World Vets Impact on Pets Affected by Midwest Tornado

Dec 26

Earlier last month World Vets covered the story of `Maggie`, a dog that went missing and was then discovered, after a devastating tornado in the American Midwest. Upon hearing of the disaster World Vets pledged financial support to Teegarden Veterinary Clinic who helped pets like Maggie and pets belonging to owners who were in a hardship situation because of the disaster.

We are very happy to share that our financial contribution directly impacted many pets at this clinic be treated and recover from their injuries. Aside from `Maggie`, other patients were `Dexter` and a cat named`Stewart`. `Stewart`s` family had been looking for him after the tornado destroyed their home and ten days later they called the clinic to report he had been found. He was soon brought in to receive attention.

We would like to thank everyone who contributed to our disaster response fund this year. As Sarah Ripper, CVT, from Teegarden Veterinary Clinic has told us, `being able to tell owners they don`t have to worry about the cost of treatment has been a real blessing for us and our owners`

: Naiya, Bacchus, Lindsay (owner) and Dr. Thomas

: Jacob & Dexter in the clinic

: Dexter being rescued

: Dexter in the clinic

: Dexter’s Home

: Maggie & Jon after treatment

: Maggie on a walk

: Sally was found!

: Stewart after his check up – pictured with Janet, CVT

A Brand New Beginning for “Nico”

Dec 23

World Vets volunteer, Jenny Shilling, holds “Nico” during our Dominican Republic field operative

The international field service projects that World Vets operates have the potential to positively impact the lives of our volunteers and most importantly the animals they travel to treat. On our most recent field operative in the Dominican Republic, the experience of one volunteer, Jenny Shilling, demonstrates this perfectly.

Before veterinary services started, World Vets team was taken on a “community outreach” tour. This tour highlighted the communities and subsequently the animals that our local partners aid in Sosua and its surrounding areas. Upon driving through an abandoned sugar cane field, they spotted a dead-looking puppy on the side of the path. Before they knew it, the dog sprang up and started chasing down their vehicle as fast as his little puppy feet would go. They stopped and scooped him up.

He was a mess; a scrappy, flea covered, tick covered, extremely dehydrated, shaking

“Nico” gets his picture taken with Santa

mess. He had self-inflicted bloody flea infested wounds all over his head, neck, and back as he had frantically tried to scratch the fleas off.

Without hesitating, they wrapped him in a jacket and once back at their accommodations began treating him. After a dose of capstar, two flea baths, picking ticks out of his ears for over an hour, lots of water and food he looked like a totally different dog.

Shortly thereafter, he became the team mascot; staying at team accommodations, eating breakfast with everyone and even accompanying them to the clinic every day where everyone involved loved him unconditionally.

He has since been named “Dominico” or “Nico” for short and has been relocated with Jenny in the United States.

The abandoned sugar cane field is sadly a local dumping site for unwanted puppies. With the 375 sterilizations that World Vets provided in Sosua this year, we have helped to significantly reduce the number of undesired litters in and around this community. And as Jenny states, “This made the work the team did in the Dominican Republic even more rewarding knowing that even one less puppy would be dumped due to sterilization made the entire World Vets mission even more apparent.”

We thank Fondation Brigitte Bardot for their continual support of our spay/neuter operatives in the Dominican Republic

Helping the Midwest Tornado Victims

Nov 19

AFTER 30 HOURS, MAGGIE WAS FOUND IN THE RUBBLE.
IMAGE: CHARLES LEDFORD/UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS/WEATHER.CO

After the devastating storms in the Midwest, Jon Byler Dann’s dog Maggie was missing after their home was flattened by the tornado. According to weatherchannel.com, his family survived but their beloved dog Maggie could not be found. Nearly 30 hours later, Maggie was found buried in the rubble- alive but injured. She is currently being treated for a dislocated hip and respiratory issues at the Teegarden Veterinary Clinic in Washington, Illinois. World Vets spoke to the clinics’ owner Dr Michael Thomas earlier today and he indicated the Maggie is expected to recover. They are treating several animals injured in the tornado. Most heartbreaking is how many of their clients have pets that are still missing. World Vets has pledged financial support to Teegarden Veterinary Clinic to help pets like Maggie and pets belonging to owners who are in a hardship situation because of the tornado.

Click here to :Read the full story and see more photos

IMAGE: CHARLES LEDFORD/UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS/WEATHER.CO

World Vets is also responding to the Philippines typhoon where we currently have teams on the ground providing rescue and aid. When disaster happen in our country, we reach out to our network across the country and support those who are most able to provide immediate relief- the clinics and shelter already located in the area.

World Vets Reaches Out to Help Midwest Tornado Victims

Nov 18

Image courtesy of Scott Olson, NY Daily News

Image:Scott Olson, NY Daily News

Our hearts go out to the victims of the recent tornadoes that have ripped through the Midwestern United States and we are reaching out with support. World Vets has a network of veterinarians all over United States (and the world). When disasters strike in our own country, we reach out to those who are in the best position to help – the vets and shelters already working in the local area. Financial support and product donations will be provided to support local veterinary clinics and/or shelters helping animals in the affected areas. Any donations we receive will go directly to support these local groups, which will be announced. Specific needs are still being assessed but we know that many lost pets have already been brought to local clinics and shelters. Many happy reunions have already taken place.

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World Vets Mission is to improve the health and well being of animals by providing veterinary aid and training in developing countries and by providing disaster relief worldwide.

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Three Successful Field Operatives Completed

Nov 18

World Vets would like to welcome back it’s teams that recently provided field operatives in Honduras, Dominican Republic and Ecuador. With the combined efforts of our teams, we were able to positively impact and treat close to 1000 animals in just a few days time, including 575 surgical procedures. We’d also like to take this opportunity to thank our volunteers, local partners and Fondation Brigitte Bardot for their support and efforts of these field service projects.