about arvo v2
Post on 12-Jan-2017
112 Views
Preview:
TRANSCRIPT
Alaska Rural Veterinary
Outreach, Inc.
Helping Alaska’s rural pets and their people. 1
RVO is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt,
non-profit organization incorporated
in February, 2012.
We have no paid staff. All participants,
including vets and techs, donate their time.
ARVO is managed by a board of directors:
Sally Clampitt, President
Jeanne Olson, DVM, VP & Medical Director
Roy Scheller, Ph.D., Secretary-Treasurer
Christine Witzmann, Project Coordinator
2
Our mission is to provide veterinary
services to pets and their people
in rural Alaskan villages:
▪ Spay-neuter surgery
▪ Rabies and core vaccines
▪ Deworming
▪ Wellness exams
▪ Nail trims and basic care
▪ Humane euthanasia
▪ Education
3
ARVO is grateful to have the endorsement of:
• Dr. Robert Gerlach, State Veterinarian
• The Alaska State Veterinary Medical
Association
• The Interior Veterinary Medical Association
• A growing number of private veterinarians
• Many other Alaska animal
welfare groups
4
The problem?
…too many puppies,
not enough homes …
5
The consequences?
1. Too many hungry strays
2. The highest rate of dog bites IN THE NATION
3. The spread of parasite infestation and disease
> to humans, especially children
> to owned pets
> to wildlife
4. Difficult and unpleasant means to control the
overpopulation of unwanted pets
5. Lack of education about responsible animal care
6. Lack of resources to help pet owners
6
The Solution?
Veterinary care.
7
What has ARVO done so far?
From Oct 2012 thru 2014
we have conducted 10 clinics
276 Pets rec’d spay/neuter surgery
239 Pets rec’d non-surgical services
515 Total rural pets helped
We are proud, but there is much more
to do. There are more than 200 rural
villages that need help.
8
Where do we go?
ARVO travels to rural villages
located off the road system that
have no veterinary care.
So far, we have conducted clinics in:
Kokhanok Nondalton
Tyonek Galena
Nome St. Mary’s
Dillingham (2) Togiak
Iliamna-Newhalen
9
How much do clinics cost? Costs vary widely, depending on caseload, size
of the medical team, cost of drugs, and transportation.
Usually $2500 to $5000 per clinic.
Where does our revenue come from?
Donations
Small grants
Fees paid by pet owners
Discounts from local businesses
10
Where are we going in 2015?
Our preliminary plans include:
Aniak Iliamna-Newhalen
Dillingham Kokhanok
Nome
Nondalton
Other villages have inquired, and will be scheduled
if resources permit.
11
12
On behalf of the animals,
Thank you !
top related