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Pet Friendly Hotels in Northern Alberta for Evacuees

Posted Aug 27th, 2023 in News, Northern Canada

Northern Alberta area Pet Friendly Hotels (as listed on Expedia) Click on the hotel name to visit their website:

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Pet Friendly Hotels in Calgary for Evacuees

Posted Aug 24th, 2023 in News, Northern Canada

Edmonton area Pet Friendly Hotels (as listed on Expedia) Click on the hotel name to visit their website:

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Pets Displaced by Approaching Yellowknife Fire will be Flown to Safety Today

Pets Displaced by Approaching Yellowknife Fire will be Flown to Safety Today

Posted Aug 21st, 2023 in Media Releases, News, Northern Canada

VWB/VSF is on-the-ground in Yellowknife, responding to the evacuation order due to raging wildfires.

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Pet Friendly Hotels in Edmonton for Evacuees

Posted Aug 18th, 2023 in News, Northern Canada

Edmonton area Pet Friendly Hotels (as listed on Expedia) Click on the hotel name to visit their website:

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Veterinarians Without Borders/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières responds to Yellowknife, NT evacuation order as out-of-control wildfires rage on

Veterinarians Without Borders/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières responds to Yellowknife, NT evacuation order as out-of-control wildfires rage on

Posted Aug 16th, 2023 in Media Releases, News, Northern Canada

VWB/VSF is on-the-ground in Yellowknife, responding to the evacuation order due to raging wildfires.

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Veterinarians Without Borders/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières collaborates with Maui Humane Society for Emergency Wildfire Response in Maui

Veterinarians Without Borders/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières collaborates with Maui Humane Society for Emergency Wildfire Response in Maui

Posted Aug 11th, 2023 in Media Releases, News

In response to the devastating fires in Hawaii, VWB/VSF is teaming up with the Maui Humane Society to provide urgent animal and humanitarian response.

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Today's calf is tomorrow's cow: Improving the health of heifers at small-scale farms in Kenya

Today's calf is tomorrow's cow: Improving the health of heifers at small-scale farms in Kenya

Posted Jul 31st, 2023 in Africa, Stories, Featured, Kenya, News

Charles Mauku's VETS training on calf rearing and disease prevention led to remarkable results, tripling his calf's weight within three months while avoiding illnesses and economic losses, inspiring fellow farmers to adopt these practices.

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Veterinarians Without Borders and NWT SPCA caring for puppies pulled from blazing Behchokǫ̀ shed

Veterinarians Without Borders and NWT SPCA caring for puppies pulled from blazing Behchokǫ̀ shed

Posted Jul 27th, 2023 in Media Releases, News, Northern Canada

As the fires in Behchokǫ̀ rage on, a firefighter rescued three tiny puppies from a blazing shed.

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Veterinarians Without Borders partners with NWT SPCA to provide aid to animals and pet guardians evacuated from Behchokǫ̀ due to wildfires

Veterinarians Without Borders partners with NWT SPCA to provide aid to animals and pet guardians evacuated from Behchokǫ̀ due to wildfires

Posted Jul 26th, 2023 in Media Releases, News, Northern Canada

In response to the wildfire-related evacuations taking place in Behchokǫ̀, NWT, Veterinarians Without Borders/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières (VWB/VSF) has partnered with NWT SPCA to provide emergency animal care and veterinary services to animals and their guardians.

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9 ways to keep your pets safe during wildfires

9 ways to keep your pets safe during wildfires

Posted Jul 24th, 2023 in Stories, Featured, News, Northern Canada

As wildfires become increasingly common across the globe, it's essential to have a well-thought-out plan to safeguard your non-human companions.

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Stories From Around The World

VETS Volunteer Voices: Biosecurity training hatches success for Esther Nyarko's poultry farm in rural Ghana

VETS Volunteer Voices: Biosecurity training hatches success for Esther Nyarko's poultry farm in rural Ghana

Posted Mar 24th, 2025

#VETSVolunteerVoices #aims to brings you stories of our passionate VETS program volunteers from the field. This blog was written by Karissa Gall, a Communications and Gender Advisor who supported our VETS program partner, WIPVaC-Apex, in Ghana earlier this year (January-February 2025).

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The Results Are In: Meet the Animals & Ales Pet Photo Contest Winners

The Results Are In: Meet the Animals & Ales Pet Photo Contest Winners

Posted Mar 19th, 2025

The Animals & Ales Pet Photo Contest has officially come to a close! Over $170,000 raised for animals in need.

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The High Price of Parasites: What’s at Stake for Farmers and Food Security

The High Price of Parasites: What’s at Stake for Farmers and Food Security

Posted Mar 19th, 2025

This article highlights the hidden impact of parasites in livestock, showcasing how VWB’s One Health initiatives in parasite prevention, veterinary training, and community education help protect farmers’ livelihoods, strengthen food security, and reduce zoonotic disease risks.

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  • I have seen first-hand the benefits of capacity building and gender empowerment for smallholder livestock farmers, and stakeholders in the livestock sector.
    - Dr. Shauna Richards

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