World Vets is collecting donations to distribute new collars to animals in need in Nicaragua, and around the world! Many of the dogs we see have collars made of chains, rope, wire and many other materials that often cause harm and discomfort. Our goal is to provide 15,000 adjustable nylon collars. Please help us reach this goal!
If you would like to send collars directly to us for this cause, new collars can be sent to: World Vets 802 1st Ave North, Fargo, North Dakota 58102.
This past month we reported on the massive flooding that devastated the small European country of Bosnia-Herzegovina, among its neighbors Croatia and Serbia. This flood crisis has left millions of animals and people in a dire situation and in desperate need for help. Thousands of animals died from the immediate impact of the floods, however many more livestock and companion animals were left requiring urgent assistance.
To provide support for animals that had been impacted, World 
Vets deployed to the region. Our disaster response personnel worked in collaboration with the faculty of veterinary medicine at the University of Sarajevo and government officials to identify needs and get help where it is needed. Together we conducted country-wide assessments that identified animal concerns as well as supplies and equipment needed to help them. Bosnia-Herzegovina has many very capable veterinarians but many of the local veterinary clinics had been inundated with water and their medicines and supplies were destroyed giving an urgent need for relief supplies. Many family run farms lost their entire stock and animals that had survived moved to higher grounds. Surviving animals were 
suffering from a variety of conditions including pneumonia, infections and skin problems resulting from displacement, lack of available provisions and overall wet conditions.
Based on the regional needs that were identified, we sent a shipment of veterinary supplies and equipment valued at over $10,000 USD to aid in the relief efforts as they relate to animals. These include herd health and public health issues, zoonotic disease prevention as well as direct animal care.
Animals are often not the primary focus during massive disasters and World Vets is committed to bridging this gap and helping them during their greatest time of need. If you wish to aid our disaster response efforts, please donate.
On March 22, 2014 a massive mudslide engulfed a rural neighborhood near Oso, Washington killing 42 people. One person is still missing. Homes and lives were shattered and community members are facing economic and other hardships that will continue for the foreseeable future. There is no veterinary clinic in the town and the main road out of the town is still buried in the massive mudslide making travel difficult.
The doctors and staff at Penn Cove Veterinary Clinic in Coupeville, Washington will be providing free veterinary services to the community later this month and World Vets has pledged to help them with getting the supplies they need. Our goal is to raise $1500 to buy supplies for this event, which will help the pets of Oso.
100% of the funds donated will go directly to helping the animals at this event. Please help us reach this goal!
Are you a licensed, registered or certified veterinary technician (or veterinary nurse)? World Vets has exciting volunteer opportunities just for you.
Travel to the Andes or off the beaten path and take part on one of our large scale spay/neuter and animal health campaigns operated in South America! Check out the links below for trip specific information.
Cusco, Peru (August): Read more
Cusco, Peru (Sept/Oct): Read more
Asuncion, Paraguay (October): Read more
Otavalo, Ecuador (November): Read more
For the past two years World Vets has been working in the Dominican Republic to address the issue of overpopulation in companion animals. Working alongside local partners, Asociacion de Amigos por los Animales Sosua (AAAS), we recently carried out a successful operative over Memorial Day weekend. On this recent campaign, we provided high volume spay/neuter services in addition to other much needed veterinary care with great results.
We’d like to thank our team of dedicated volunteers, Asociacion de Amigos por los Animales Sosua (AAAS) as well as Fondation Brigitte Bardot for their continued support of our efforts in the Dominican Republic.
