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Life-Saving Treatment for Duque

Sep 27

Meet Duque, a beloved dog from San Cristóbal in the Galapagos. His owner brought him to the World Vets small animal clinic after noticing something wasn’t right. During his exam, our veterinary team discovered a massive bladder stone on the x-ray—a painful and serious condition!

Thanks to the skill and compassion of our volunteer vet team, Duque underwent surgery to remove the stone. The surgery was a success, and Duque is now on the road to recovery – free from the discomfort and enjoying a new lease on life.

Stories like Duque’s highlight the impact of accessible veterinary care. World Vets is proud to provide free animal health services in communities where resources are limited, promoting responsible pet ownership and improving the lives of animals worldwide.

You can be part of this impact. Your donation ensures more pets like Duque get the care they need, when they need it most. Donate today and help us continue saving lives. https://worldvets.org/donate/

Volunteers Making a Difference in Galapagos

Sep 26

172 animals helped at our Galapagos campaign last week! At the World Vets clinic on San Cristóbal Island, volunteers provided free veterinary care to local pets, including 127 spay/neuter surgeries, 34 medical consultations, and a number of other surgeries and complex procedures, including the surgical removal of bladder stone the size of a baseball from a dog! This is life-changing care for animals and critically important work to help not only pets but the many endangered wildlife on the islands. Shout out to our dedicated volunteers, donors, supporters, and staff who have helped make last week’s campaign a great success.

We congratulate the responsible pet owners who bring their pets to these clinics to get them sterilized and keep them healthy. Their dedication is especially important in Galapagos, where introduced species can threaten the islands’ delicate ecosystems and native wildlife. Alongside caring for owned pets, our team is also committed to managing stray populations in a humane way. During the campaign, the World Vets team trapped and sterilized 44 feral cats and provided comprehensive treatments for internal and external parasites.

Big thanks to the ongoing collaboration of GAD Municipal de San Cristóbal Galápagos and Agencia de Bioseguridad para Galápagos (ABG) whose partnership and support are critical to the success of the program.

Galapagos Wildlife Rescues

May 21

Wildlife Rescue Videos

World Vets works together with the Galapagos National Park Rapid Response Program to respond 24/7 to injured wildlife on San Cristobal Island. This Galapagos sea lion had a scuba mask strap around its neck. It was successfully removed, and the sea lion was released on site. World Vets is authorized to do this work through an official agreement with the Galapagos National Park.

A pelican in Galapagos was choking on a large fish tail lodged in its gular pouch. The Rapid Response Team arrived right away to capture the pelican and successfully removed the obstruction.

A sea lion was reported with a plastic spool tight around its neck. World Vets responded together with Galápagos National Park Rangers by boat to the remote location on San Cristóbal Island. The World Vets team carried out a search to locate the sea lion, captured it and successfully removed the hard plastic ocean debris. In the past year our veterinary team, together with rangers, has responded to over 650 wildlife cases on the Galápagos Islands.

This one calls for some muscle. When an adult male sea lion became entangled with part of a tire, World Vets and Galápagos National Park Rangers came to the rescue. Together they skillfully captured the sea lion and removed the entanglement.

World Vets is grateful to the SeaWorld Conservation Fund and our other generous donors who make this important work possible.

Vet Volunteers in Ecuador Help Over 600 Animals

Apr 15

491934053_10161329040404021_4757653487332640806_n Over 600 dogs and cats received free veterinary care in Ecuador last week! Volunteers from World Vets and Lakefield Veterinary Group teamed up to provide 322 sterilization surgeries in the town of Ibarra over a three-day period. Volunteers also offered health checkups, flea and tick prevention, deworming, and loving care for over 300 animals during a community outreach clinic in Otavalo.

World Vets is honored to collaborate with Lakefield Veterinary Group and our amazing affiliate of over 15 years, BAI – Fundación Bienestar Animal Imbabura. Thanks to the generosity and support of our partners, donors, and volunteers, we are able to benefit thousands of animals in need around the world.

Guatemala: 337 Surgeries

Apr 07

488926822_10234615551945539_679664135120144065_n Last week, World Vets wrapped up another successful spay/neuter campaign in Guatemala, in an ongoing effort to improve animal welfare in the region. In partnership with Antigua Street Dogs – Guatemala, our dedicated volunteer veterinary team carried out an impressive 337 sterilization surgeries. Many surgeries were also performed on local street dogs through the support of Municipalidad de Jocotenango.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to our incredible volunteers, generous donors, and committed partners who made this mission possible. World Vets invites you to show your compassion for animals and be a part of World Vets’ work around the world. Donate today!