CHRISTMAS VALLEY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Street dog heroa dedicated animal rescue organization in Bend, successfully hosted its first low-cost spay, neuter and wellness clinic in the rural community of Christmas Valley this past weekend.

The clinic, a two-day event, resulted in the spaying and neutering of 95 animals, marking a significant achievement for the area, which has limited access to veterinary resources. The nearest vet is over an hour away.

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Christmas Valley, known for its agricultural roots, especially alfalfa, is located about two hours from Bend. This community-based clinic provided essential services at little or no cost, addressing the pressing issue of pet overpopulation and preventing overcrowding in shelters by reducing unwanted litter.

This weekend’s clinic was made even more impactful by Petco Lovewho generously donated hundreds of vaccines. This support has allowed Street Dog Hero to provide free vaccinations to animals in need.

“A special thank you to the Christmas Valley community for your participation and trust,” says Street Dog Hero Executive Director Kristen Elrod. “We are extremely grateful to our veterinary team: Dr. Tabitha Johnston, Ph.D. Maas, Dr. Lindsey Smith and Dr. Courtney McLaughlin.

“We also want to thank all the local volunteers and veterinary technicians in Bend who worked tirelessly to make sure the clinic was a huge success. And thanks to our rescue partners, Kathy, Karen and Becky, who are starting a much-needed animal rescue in the area, Humane Society of North Lake County. Their efforts have been instrumental in spreading the word about the clinic within the community,” added Elrod.

Every surgery performed at these clinics plays a vital role in preventing unwanted litters and has a lasting positive impact on the community. Support Street Dog Hero by by donating today so that they can continue to host clinics like these in the communities that need them most. Contributions can be made through the Central Oregon Gives campaign link here: https://centraloregongives.com/nonprofit/street-dog-hero/.

About Street Dog Hero

For over 7 years, Street Dog Hero has fulfilled its mission to help stop animal overpopulation by spaying and neutering owned and street dogs and cats around the world. To date, the organization has provided more than 9,702 free or low-cost spay/neuter and other animal wellness services in Mexico and locally. They have also rescued over 3,713 dogs from over a dozen countries including Mexico, South Korea, China, India, Bahamas, Armenia and right here in the United States and found them forever homes. Street Dog Hero makes lasting positive changes in the lives of animals and their people, working for a world where all dogs are healthy, safe, cared for and wanted.

SDH envisions a world where all dogs are healthy, safe, cared for and wanted. Through this work, SDH has a lasting impact on stray dogs and cats and the families that surround them. To learn more about SDH, fostering, adopting, volunteering and donating, visit www.streetdoghero.org.