RLRR Beginnings: First clinics

The very first clinics for Red Lake were done by the Humane Society of the United States / Rural Area Veterinarians (HSUS RAVS) in 2004.

MARY SALTER AND FRIEND

In spring 2005, Joan Lawson brought Animal Ark neuter/spay mobile unit (the "neuter commuter") to the Red Lake Rosie's Rescue cathouse and shelter where Dr. Charlie, Mary, Melvin, Jodi, and other friends held a neuter/spay mini-clinic.After that Animal Ark made many trips to Red Lake to do clinics at the Redby warehouse which was centrally located for community residents.

DR CHARLIE AND KAREN

Animal Humane Society also started doing clinics with Dr. Kim Culbertson and her team.

Soon Dr. Roni and her team of Akin Hills also joined in and did clinics in cooperation with Animal Ark.

Joan continued to help build up the infrastructure of the shelter and provide funding for clinics.

We are also grateful for the veterinary professionals and the many volunteers who have made these clinics possible for our first ten years and into the future.

Karen
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