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Animal Management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities
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We hope this site gives you an understanding of the work that we do; the issues faced and the benefits realised. The work is exciting because it is achieving traction in an area that is fraught with challenges. Consider being a part of this endeavour, either by direct involvment or by providing support.

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Bronwyn and Bianca and their loved dog- Maningrida

AMRRIC is an independent group of Veterinarians, academics, health workers and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We facilitate sustainable dog programmes in remote Indigenous communities to improve the health and wellbeing of the entire community.

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AMRRIC MEMBER OF THE MONTH-July 08

Josey Kitson- Project & Member Society Development Manager WSPA Canada

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After working in a veterinary clinic for several years I realized that my passion was to work ‘with’ animals but also ‘for’ them. In 2002, I graduated from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario where I studied animal ethics and minority rights. I promptly went back to school to study project management in the development sector. In 2006, I combined my passion for animals with my background in international development by accepting a position as Project Manager at the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) in Canada. Since then I have been working on a National strategy to address dog overpopulation on First Nations land. I currently live in Aurora, Ontario with my husband Michael and 10 year old Wheaten Terrier Whiskey.

Thankyou for visiting.

AMRRIC Partners
AMRRIC gratefully acknowledges the continuing support of all contributors, including:
The Honourable Jenny Macklin, Federal Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
IFAW, International fund for Animal welfare

© AMRRIC 2007: Animal Management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities ABN: 71 173 062 319