In Canada, access to veterinary care for pets varies significantly across different communities. While many Canadian pet owners have easy access to spaying, neutering, vaccinations, and basic health care for their pets, there are other communities where this reality is quite different.

In these rural and, often remote, communities, pet owners often have limited or no access to veterinary services. Others struggle financially and cannot afford to travel to distant veterinary clinics or pay for necessary pet care.

A very common result of this is overpopulation of dogs and cats. While rehoming pets, if feasible given some remote locations, can help, it is an never ending cycle. New animals continue to replace those that were removed. Outbreaks of diseases like parvovirus and distemper are common, and rabies poses a real threat to both animals and humans in certain regions where access to vaccinations is limited to non-existent.

The Canadian Animal Assistance Team (CAAT) is a registered charity that aims to bridge this gap. Our focus is primarily on Indigenous and remote communities in Canada. We provide volunteer veterinary services directly within these communities, addressing pet population control and disease prevention. Additionally, we collaborate with community leaders to develop sustainable community animal management plans to support the local needs.

Recognizing that animal health is closely tied to human well-being—both physically and psychologically—our efforts benefit not only the animals but also the people and the community as a whole.

Reaching these communities poses a challenge due to their remote locations. To carry out our vital work, we rely on donated Aeroplan points to transport team members to these areas. Your Aeroplan donation can help us continue providing essential veterinary services where they are needed most.

To see CAAT at work visit us on...

https://www.facebook.com/CAAT.Canada/

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Also, visit our Success Stories under News & Updates to see how donated Aeroplan Points have made a difference!