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Contribute to Donkey Welfare in Tanzania

Dec 07

World Vets operates a Donkey Welfare Project in partnership with the Arusha Society for the Protection of Animals in Arusha, Tanzania. In 2013, two World Vets teams will be providing free veterinary care and treatments to donkeys in the area. One of the major health issues we see are wounds around the neck and head as a result of the ropes that are used to guide them. For our upcoming visits, we would very much like to provide halters and leads to be donated to local donkey owners.

If you wish to contribute to the welfare of donkeys in Arusha, please consider donating halters and/or leads. The halter and leads that we are looking to acquire can be found on World Vets Amazon Wishlist HERE

Inside the Technical Animal Rescue Course

Dec 01

Ever wonder what is involved in being a first responder during a disaster? We’ve all seen the images from hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes, of men and women rescuing stranded animals from dangerous situations, but few people know what actually is involved in the training process. This November, two teams of veterinary professionals from around the world took part in World Vets’ first Technical Animal Rescue course in Granda, Nicaragua, designed to create a mobile, international group of volunteers ready to help out when disaster strikes.

The course, led by Rescue 3 certified training professional Kim Little, is the same taught to search and rescue groups all over the world. During the training, which covers both land and water rescue, the emphasis is on safety first, so that deployed teams know how to take care of themselves and disaster victims in the often dangerous conditions they might find themselves in.

OUR THANKS TO THE FONDATION BRIGITTE BARDOT FOR THEIR SUPPORT IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR DISASTER RESPONSE PROGRAM.

Day 1: Classroom and basic equipment training

People with previous experience climbing will find themselves ahead, as a good deal of the technical training in this course has to do with ropes, knots, carabiners, and harnesses. Read More…

Another Successful Campaign in Ecuador

Nov 27

Another World Vets team has return from yet another successful campaign in Ecuador. Working into the night for 3 days straight, our dedicated volunteers and local partners, PAE Ibarra, provided over 200 spay/neuter surgeries. All of our services are provided at no cost and target street and community owned animals as well as those living in low income households who can’t afford veterinary care for their animals. We thank Fondation Brigitte Bardot for the continued support of our efforts in Ecuador.

Disaster Training Provided to Central American Vets

Nov 26

On our latest Technical Animal Rescue Course offered in Nicaragua, World Vets trained representatives from throughout Central America in technical animal rescue techniques. From left to right: Dr. Santiago Soto (Honduras), Miguel Carpio (El Salvador), Francisco Fonseca (Nicaragua), Dr. Augusto Barragan (Panama) and Dr. Lester Tapia (Nicaragua). See pictures

The next course offerings are in July 2013 – see here for dates

Animal Disaster Relief: Hurricane Sandy

Nov 08

Though a grant from Abbott and donations from the Vetericyn company, World Vets donated $20,000 worth of veterinary supplies to the Hurricane Sandy disaster relief effort. This has directly benefited clinics in affected areas and will help local veterinarians in the treatment of animals impacted by the super storm.

To further aid animals in areas hit by Hurricane Sandy, we also partnered with P&G Pet Care, who donated more than 88 tons of pet food to the effort. We helped facilitate the donated pet food for shelters in the hardest hit areas such as Atlantic City, NJ. P&G Pet Care are the makers of IAMS, Eukanuba, and Natura pet food brands. Read more about the animal disaster relief effort

World Vets launches NEW GIFT SHOP

Nov 03

By choosing a gift for a friend, family member or loved one from the newly launched World Vets GIFT SHOP, you are making an impact that transforms the lives of many animals and pet owners worldwide. Not only does your gift provide veterinary funding in under-developed countries around the world, but it also helps to provide training, instruction in proper animal handling and care, and relief for animals during natural disasters. Your gift enables our volunteers to invest their time and skills where it is needed the most, and relationships are built that lead to long term partnerships and provision of veterinary aid.

You can also preview some new merchandise that will be available very soon. Check it out and give the gift that keeps on giving.

World Vets is in Ecuador for World Rabies Day

Sep 27

This week World Vets has a team in Ecuador. They have been operating a spay/neuter and preventative health clinic for the benefit of animals in and around Otavalo. What’s more, they are also providing rabies vaccines in support of World Rabies Day!

This campaign has been made possible through the tireless efforts of our volunteer veterinary team and local partners as well as with the support of Fondation Brigitte Bardot. See PICTURES

Now offering animal rescue training

Sep 12

URGENT Animal Rescue – Ellensburg, WA Fire

Aug 20

A fire near Ellensburg, Washington has injured and burned hundreds of animals over the past week. Livestock and horses have been the hardest hit but many dogs and cats have also been impacted. World Vets has organized an online fundraiser to collect monetary donations that are urgently needed to support animal rescue efforts. 100% of the donations from this fundraiser will go directly to the local animal rescue efforts for this fire.

CHIP IN: Urgent Animal Rescue – Ellensburg Fire

Donkey Roadside Assistance

Jul 23

For an insightful look at the working conditions as well as the cases seen by a World Vets team, we invite you to read one of the recent posts from “pawcurious” about World Vets Team Arusha. Check out Roadside Assistance

We’d like to thank Fondation Brigitte Bardot as well as Vetericyn for their support of this project. Our team visited up to four different locations within the Arusha area and treated a total of 700 donkeys.

To read more about the adventures of World Vets Team Arusha – click here