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Ride for 5 – Cycling Across the US for World Vets

Aug 30

Kelly O’Keefe, a long-time supporter of World Vets, is biking across the country to bring awareness and raise funds for five charities of his choosing, including World Vets!

His journey started on July 31st with the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and will end on the East Coast in Savannah, Georgia. It’s a distance of over 3,000 miles through the center of the United States that Kelly hopes to traverse by the end of September.

Kelly has generously volunteered on a variety of World Vets projects across the globe throughout the years. His skills have reached animals in Peru, Albania and Brazil! These experiences inspired him to choose World Vets as a recipient of donations on his Ride for 5 fundraiser.

We can’t express enough how thankful we are to have such compassionate supporters like Kelly. Follow along on Kelly’s journey by visiting his Facebook page: Ride for 5 – My Ride Across America for Awareness and Change.

Please help make Kelly’s ride meaningful and rewarding by donating to World Vets today! Click the DONATE button to go to the fundraiser page for this event.

#GivingTuesday Update – Spend with a Purpose this Holiday Season

Nov 24

#GivingTuesday started the year‑end giving season and we are off to an amazing start! Thank you everyone who has partnered with World Vets to help animals in need. Your gift is already at work making a difference!

We are grateful to have such compassionate supporters on #GivingTuesday and everyday. Thank you!!

Didn’t get the chance to donate on #GivingTuesday, but still want to contribute to our mission? It’s never too late to make a contribution to World Vets! Donations up to $6500 are matched dollar for dollar until January 31st, 2021!

World Vets Responds to West Coast Wildfires

Sep 12

The West Coast is on fire and World Vets is responding. We have received an official request to respond to assist animals in the fires in Omak and Okanogan County Washington. There are numerous burned animals that need immediate assistance, primarily livestock, horses and wildlife. We need your help to support this effort. Our veterinarians are providing care for injured and burned animals, providing equipment and supplies and will also be working with local authorities to make assessments for short term and long term recovery efforts.

Washington fires. (photo Tristan Forsch/KATU-TV, AP)

How you can help:

Cash donations are most helpful so we can directly purchase supplies. We will be putting in an order for fencing material in Omak that can be delivered right away and will also be taking a stock trailer full of supplies. We will also be providing hay and other feed. Additionally, we will be placing an order with our veterinary distributor to purchase items like antibiotics, burn creams, vet wrap, bandage materials, pain medications, etc. We need funds for fencing, veterinary supplies, feed, and transport costs for our vet team.

Drop Off Supplies for Donation: If you live in Western Washington and want to donate fencing materials directly (stock panels, T-posts, electric fence, insulators, etc) and can deliver them to the Okanogan County Fairgrounds, please reach out to us for specifics.

Volunteer: We have our core team of disaster responder veterinarians, however, we may have a need for additional large animal or wildlife veterinarians. If you are a large animal, mixed animal or wildlife veterinarian licensed in Washington state, have previously volunteered with World Vets and are interested in volunteering, please send us an email at info@worldvets.org. We may call upon those additional veterinarians depending on needs.

World Vets has set up an emergency fund to respond to this horrific situation. We will provide updates as we get more reports from the field. Click on the link below to donate specifically to our disaster response program.

Please consider making an emergency donation to support this effort.

World Vets is a registered 501c(3) Non Government Organization. All donations are tax deductible. Tax ID # 20-4637447

Rescue of Harbor Seal Pup in Washington

Jun 01

Seal pup season is in full swing in Washington. This past weekend World Vets cared for this harbor seal pup that was brought to us by Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW). This abandoned pup, too young to survive on its own, was picked up by WDFW on the Washington coast after being harassed by beachgoers. Before being picked up, it was monitored for >48 hours by WDFW volunteers and unfortunately it was determined that the mom was not returning.

World Vets provided emergency treatment and stabilization for the pup at our marine mammal urgent care clinic in Gig Harbor, Washington working under a permit issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service. World Vets then transferred her to Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center for rehab where she will remain until she is old enough to survive on her own and can be released back to her home waters. Big thanks to our supporters who help make this important work possible.

World Vets marine mammal work is authorized under a permit with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).

If you see a dead, injured or stranded marine mammal, please call and report it to the NOAA West Coast Marine Mammal Stranding Hotline at 1-866-767-6114.

Double Your Impact – World Vets Responds to Bush Fires in Australia

Jan 20

DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT! Between now and Feb 15th, Vetericyn will match all donations to World Vets up to $20,000 to help animals impacted by the Australia Bush Fires. Vetericyn has been a long time supporter of World Vets mission and we appreciate their dedication to supporting animals in need. Thank you to all who are helping Australia. Click DONATE to qualify for the match and designate your donation to Australia.

World Vets Australia-based veterinary disaster response team is on the ground and currently responding to assist injured wildlife, livestock and domestic animals, working in collaboration with the local veterinary community. Our specialized team is comprised of Australian veterinarians and technicians with experience in disaster relief and mixed animal veterinary medicine including native wildlife. We are collaborating with Sydney Animal Hospitals Northern Beaches and other veterinary clinics in New South Wales as well as other NGO’s, government agencies and rescue groups.

Please consider making an emergency donation to support this effort.

World Vets is a registered 501c(3) Non Government Organization. All donations to World Vets are tax deductible. Tax ID # 20-4637447

WORLD VETS IS AN INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY AID ORGANIZATION

World Vets Responds to Bush Fires in Australia

Jan 06

Our Australia-based veterinary team, led by World Vets Disaster Response Veterinarian Dr Ben Brown, is on the ground and currently responding to assist injured wildlife, livestock and domestic animals, working in collaboration with the local veterinary community. Our specialized team is comprised of Australian veterinarians and technicians with experience in disaster relief and mixed animal veterinary medicine including native wildlife. We are collaborating with Sydney Animal Hospitals Northern Beaches and other veterinary clinics in New South Wales.

The most urgent need right now is for funds to purchase additional veterinary supplies like burn creams, fluids, pain medications, bandages and other supplies.

World Vets has set up an emergency fund to respond to this horrific situation. We will provide updates as we get more reports from the field.

Please consider making an emergency donation to support this effort.

World Vets is a registered 501c(3) Non Government Organization. All donations to World Vets are tax deductible. Tax ID # 20-4637447

WORLD VETS IS AN INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY AID ORGANIZATION

Art for Animals II – Auction

Dec 03

UPDATE: SOLD! Art for Animals was such a success that we are bringing it back! Just in time for the holidays! This auction’s featured artist is Justin Brown. You can own this original + amazing piece while supporting animals in need. All proceeds go to World Vets – International Aid for Animals. Auction no longer running. Thank you for our support!

DESCRIPTION OF ART PIECE AND INSPIRATION: This humpback whale fluke is hand sculpted from 2100 degree F molten hot glass. There are specific metal oxides added to the glass to make the color blue. This is combined with a sheet of pure silver foil on the surface.

FEATURED ARTIST: Justin Brown is a talented Maui based glass artist who specializes in one-of-a-kind sculptural art glass. He was raised in a Veterinary household surrounded by animals of all types. He is co-owner of Makai Glass in Maui, Hawaii where he lives with his wife and daughter. Learn more about Justin and his work at www.makaiglass.com

“The humpback whales that migrate annually to Maui are the inspiration for this piece. I am grateful to be able spend quite a bit of time on the water with them every year while practicing my passion for free-diving.”

Auction no longer running. Item SOLD. Thank you for participating!

Allesandra Lesho Memorial Scholarship

Nov 12

The Allesandra Lesho Memorial Scholarship was formed by family friends and co-workers at MV Transportation to commemorate the life of Allesandra (AJ) and to continue her legacy of excellence and compassion towards animals. This scholarship will recognize one outstanding individual by honoring them with a 1-week paid project fee for a 2020 World Vets project.

AJ volunteered her time & skills helping the animals of Ecuador with World Vets. She embodied all the characteristics needed to be a global ambassador for animal health and welfare. Her excitement to have been just admitted into veterinary technician school was palpable; vowing to take her new skills and knowledge to help the most vulnerable amongst us. She was the kind of person who left an imprint wherever she roamed.

The Allesandra Lesho Memorial Scholarship Fund opportunity is open to enrolled veterinary technician students or pre-vet students.

Scholarship & Eligibility details can be found here: Allesandra Lesho Memorial Scholarship Fund Details

Application instructions can be found here: Allesandra Lesho Memorial Scholarship Fund Application

The deadline for the Allesandra Lesho Memorial Scholarship Fund Application is Tuesday December 31, 2019. The recipient will be notified by World Vets no later than January 15th, 2020. Contact info@worldvets.org with any questions.

UPDATE – World Vets #GivingTuesday

Nov 07

Thank you to all the amazing donors on #GivingTuesday! The numbers are still being calculated, but we would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all of World Vets staff, volunteers, student ambassadors, and donors that played a part in making this #GivingTuesday such a success.

Since 2006, World Vets has been improving the lives of thousands of animals EACH YEAR by providing free veterinary care. All of which is made possible by our dedicated volunteer force and by generous supporters like YOU! A very special thank you to our $5,000 end-of-year matching donor. This challenge inspires supporters to work hard to meet this goal and raise funds for World Vets and animals around the globe.

We are grateful to have such compassionate and caring supporters on #GivingTuesday and everyday. On behalf of the entire World Vets team and the animals we serve, THANK YOU!

Didn’t get the chance to donate, but still want to contribute to our cause? It’s never too late to make a contribution to World Vets!

World Vets is a 501c(3). Donations are tax deductible.

Art for Animals Auction Announcement

Sep 26

UPDATE: AUCTION COMPLETE. ITEM SOLD. Nab your very own Aimée Rolin Hoover art piece while supporting animals in need! World Vets and artist Aimée Rolin Hoover have partnered to create a unique online auction fundraising experience. Save the date and don’t miss this amazing opportunity! All proceeds go to World Vets – International Aid for Animals.

FEATURED ITEM: Original Aimée Rolin Hoover “Harbor Seal” painting (pictured). 20×20 acrylic on canvas.

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Check out the auction’s landing page and learn more about the artist HERE.

Auction questions? Contact us at info@worldvets.org or Toll Free 1-877-688-8387.