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

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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

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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

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The problem?

…too many puppies,

not enough homes …

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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

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The Solution?

Veterinary care.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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On behalf of the animals,

Thank you !