Volunteers
Wildlife Veterinarians
"The animals of this world are our extended family, as we are theirs. This is a relationship far richer and more delightful for us all than being assigned dominion over them."
Cindy Anderson DVM, a long-time volunteer, passed away July 24, due to liver cancer. She was a wonderful friend and neighbor, and a great vet. We will miss her very much. Her obituary is posted here.
Dr. Jean Cypher with an injured cat.
The Rowena Wildlife Clinic was founded in 2000 by Jean Cypher, DVM. Dr. Cypher, a 1991 graduate of Washington State University, envisions a network of charitable organizations along the Columbia River Gorge that can aid wild and domestic animals and foster friendly relations between the human community and their animal neighbors.
Dr. Cypher and the Clinic profiled on CGN-7 "Making A Difference"
Susan R. Kerr, DVM, PhD, PAS
Susan R. Kerr, DVM, PhD, PAS, is a Cornell graduate and she received her PhD. in Education from Kansas State. She is currently on the faculty of WSU, where she serves as the Klickitat Co. Extension Chair. For the past few years she has played a leading role in the national 4-H Club, developing their animal science curriculum. This is one of several venues through which she advocates the humane treatment of both children and animals. She spends most weekends doing veterinary work for homeless and under-privileged animals in our area.
All veterinarians at the Clinic are unpaid volunteers.
Veterinary Student Program
Caitlin Rizzo and Anne Gardner, third-year vet students, working on shelter cats.
Cassie Lapham-Simpson feeds a baby raccoon.
Veterinary students and aspiring rehabilitators are welcome to stay at the clinic. We have a spare bedroom and bathroom, and can offer a small stipend.
Many of our students live in other states. Donating your unused Frequent Flier Miles would be an inexpensive yet highly productive way to support the program. For more information, please contact the Director.
Joe Powers performs surgery on a cat
Continuing the surgery.
Funding for the veterinary student program has been provided by The Kinsman Foundation and The Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, A KeyBank Trust.
The Facility
A view of the clinic from the road.
The clinic from the rear.
The Kinsman Foundation has provided much of the funding for the facility buildings.
The pond behind the clinic.
Some of the outdoor cages for recuperating animals.
Indoor cages for the smaller patients.
A new home for eagles, under construction in October 2008.