Teacher fundraising for vet to visit Igloolik before Nunavut Quest – Nunatsiaq News

Jan 19, 2023

Pet owner said getting a vet to community for first time in 5 years will be important

An Igloolik teacher is raising money for Veterinarians Without Borders to visit the community for the first time in five years.

Bailey Waldner, who has lived in Igloolik for four years and has two dogs of her own, hopes to raise $15,000 to bring the volunteer-run animal care provider to the community.

And she hopes to have it done before the start of Nunavut Quest this spring.

“All the dogs that are going to be coming here from other communities — it’s a good thing to have our dogs’ vaccinations updated, and whatever else.”

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