In a joint mission to bring veterinary care to rural interior Alaskan villages, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) has contracted with Alaska Native Rural Veterinary, Inc. (ANRV) with a goal to visit 14 communities each year for the next 3 years. Wellness exams, spay/neuter services, parasite control and vaccinations will be offered. These procedures help to prevent the overpopulation of stray dogs which reduces the risk of dog bites/injuries and diseases that affect not only pets but people as well.
“Veterinary services are vital to keeping our pets and working animals healthy,” says Brian Ridley, Chief of TCC, “We are excited to align with Alaska Native Rural Veterinary on this project, because we know that this will prevent the spread of disease among the animals in our rural communities, and contribute to the overall health and wellbeing of the entire community.”
ANRV is working on a schedule and will contact the communities to make the arrangements to set up the visits, and TCC will assist in circulation of information.
“ANRV is honored to partner with TCC to bring much needed veterinary care to the communities within their region,” says Angie Fitch, Executive Director of ANRV, “Veterinary care is essential to the public health of rural Alaska. We appreciate the relationships that have developed between us and many of these communities over the years and we are excited to be able to continue to offer this valuable service.”