Veterinary staff from the Mississippi Mills Animal Hospital in Almonte, Ontario, are volunteering their time to provide medical care for pets in Northern Canada. The local team traveled to Iqaluit in February 2026 to help animals in a region where regular veterinary services are often hard to find.
During the trip, the team—which included Dr. Amanda Mulloy and Dr. Beth Emans—performed approximately 50 spay and neuter surgeries to help manage the local animal population. They also held many appointments for sick animals that needed immediate medical attention.
Dr. Amanda Mulloy, the clinic’s chief of staff, noted that the community had a significant need for care because it had been without a visiting veterinary team since November 2025. The Almonte-based clinic is a member of the Vetcor network, while the outreach efforts in the region are organized by Nunavut Animal Rescue, which coordinates rotating teams of volunteers from across the country.
These trips focus on both long-term population control and treating immediate health issues for pets. By donating their professional skills and time, the staff members are helping to address a lack of consistent medical resources for animals in remote areas.
