Veterinarians Without Borders working to prevent rabies across remote communities in Canada's North
Veterinarians Without Borders is working to prevent the spread of rabies across Canada's North.
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Vets & animal welfare experts discuss Canadian decision to ban adoptable dogs from countries with high incidences of rabies
In response to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s decision to ban the importation of dogs from other countries at high-risk for rabies, including dogs that could otherwise be available for adoption or purchase, Veterinarians Without Borders (VWB) is hosting a free virtual roundtable discussion to explore what comes next for international animal rescues.
PRESS RELEASE: More than 800,000 animals lost in catastrophic Pakistan floods, threatening food security & livelihoods
In response to the devastating floods in Pakistan that have affected more than 33 million people and killed more than 800,000 farm animals, Veterinarians Without Borders (VWB) has partnered with Sangtani Women Rural Development Organization (SWRDO) to support women and families who have lost their animals and so much more.
Canada bans import of adoptable dogs from countries with rabies cases - Webinar
As of September 28, 2022, World Rabies Day, commercial dogs from countries at high-risk for dog rabies will no longer be permitted entry into Canada. Commercial dogs can include, but are not limited to dogs for resale, adoption, fostering, breeding, show or exhibition, research, and other purposes. Watch a panel of experts and international rescues discuss these changes:.
Veterinarians Without Borders Canada deploys help to Romania near Ukraine Border
Dr. Janet Davis, DVM fills a room with kindness during her time in Romania. “This tiny, emaciated kitten just arrived at the clinic. Nursing such a tiny baby back from the brink of death, it’s something that never gets old."
Petco Love and BOBS from Skechers have partnered to help animals!
We're thrilled to announce this partnership with Petco and BOBS from Sketchers for animals across Canada's North.
Major Grant Investment in Northern Animal Health Initiative from Kim and Stu Lang
Remote northern Canadian communities and veterinary volunteers work together to reduce widespread incidents of rabies and also provide spay and neuter surgeries, and animal care training.
