Partnership launched to bring veterinary care to rural Alaska

By: Yereth Rosen

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: July 9, 2026

Words: 1,363

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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For years, rural Alaska communities have struggled with out-of-control dog populations that pose dangers to children, and diseases circulating through wildlife that can spill over into pets and people. And for years, the Alaska Federation of Natives has asked policy makers to help address the situation by extending veterinary services that residents say are desperately needed.

Now AFN, the state’s largest Native organization, is taking its own action. The state’s largest Native organization has teamed …

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