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- Colorado Vet Brings Dreams to Fruition establishing the Vet Treks Foundation. Fort Collins Vet, Lisa McCarthy has a goal to improve the health of dogs and cats around the world. Vet Treks Foundation is her vehicle for meeting that goal.
- Overpopulation of small animals (dogs and some cats) is a big problem in global south countries. Working in Kenya, teams of volunteers who come to run Spay/Neuter Clinics have a big impact on the situation
- Unique Non-Profit Combines Service Work with adventure travel opportunities. Once the volunteers have completed their work, they can opt to go on Safari visiting the many national parks and wildlife reserves in Kenya.
- Education of Local Vets in Underserved Regions of the World is a Hallmark of Vet Treks. Dr McCarthy and her team of volunteers conduct Continuing Education programs to teach local veterinarians how to host remote area, high volume spay/neuter clinics on their own, making her program sustainable.
- What does the presence of veterinary services do for a community? It advances the cause of animal welfare, improves community public health, improves community economics, and enables more sustainable environments.
- Profile of volunteer(s)..
- Vet Treks Works with Numerous NGO’s & Agencies in doing their work.
- Memberships in Vet Treks Foundation supports the ongoing work they are doing and educates members about how they can help or be involved.
- Future expansion of services is planned in Mexico, Vietnam and more.
- Board of Directors – photos and bios