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A non-profit foundation established to ensure a sustainable alpaca industry.

06/18/2026

Today, in honor of National Veterinarian Appreciation Day, we are proud to recognize the veterinarians honored by members of the alpaca community.

These veterinarians have made a meaningful difference through their care, knowledge, dedication, and support of alpaca owners and their herds.

Please join us in thanking the following veterinarians:

The Camelid Program at Oregon State University Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine — honored by Linda Bolewicz
Dr. Dotty, Cotati Large Animal — honored by Karen Normal-Boudreau
All veterinarians who provide for the industry's alpacas — honored by Claire Corney
Dr. Glodenna Halstead — honored by Phil & Lena Galing
Dr. Pamela Walker — honored by Fulcrum Farms
Dr. Larry Mages, Cottonwood Animal Hospital — honored by Claudia & Bob Hey
Dr. Melinda McCall — honored by Sunny Acres Alpacas

There is still time to honor a veterinarian who has supported your farm, animals, or the alpaca community. Make a tax-deductible gift through the Honor Your Vet campaign and help strengthen the future of alpaca care.

Honor your vet today: https://givebutter.com/HonorYourVet

06/11/2026

National Veterinarian Appreciation Day is June 18, and we invite the alpaca community to recognize the veterinarians who support our herds, answer urgent calls, guide care decisions, and help protect the future of alpaca health.

Through the Honor Your Vet campaign, you can make a tax-deductible gift in appreciation of a veterinarian who has made a difference for your farm, your animals, or the alpaca community.

Each honored veterinarian will be included in a special social media post on June 18.

Let’s show our large animal and camelid veterinarians how much their dedication means to us.

Honor your vet today: https://givebutter.com/HonorYourVet

05/28/2026

Your gift can go twice as far for the future of alpaca marketing.

Through the Jerry & Libby Forstner Marketing Education Fund, donations will support education, outreach, tools, and campaigns that help promote alpaca farms, alpaca products, and the industry to new audiences.

Thanks to Libby Forstner’s generous $20,000 matching gift, every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $20,000.

Help strengthen the future of alpaca marketing in America.

Double your gift today: www.givebutter.com/jerry-libby-forstner-matching-gift

05/27/2026

Large animal veterinarians play a vital role in the health and well-being of alpacas. They answer urgent calls, guide herd health decisions, support responsible ownership, and help protect the future of the alpaca industry.

In honor of Veterinary Appreciation Day on June 18, we invite the alpaca community to show appreciation for the veterinarians who care for our animals and support our farms.

Make a gift in honor of your veterinarian, and their name will be included in a special social media post on June 18.

Your gift honors their dedication while helping strengthen the future of alpaca care.

Honor your vet today: https://givebutter.com/HonorYourVet

05/13/2026

The Jerry & Libby Forstner Marketing Education Fund is a new initiative through the National Alpaca Foundation dedicated to strengthening the future of alpaca marketing in America. Thanks to a generous $20,000 matching gift from Libby Forstner, every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar — up to $20,000 — helping create a $40,000 investment in the growth of the alpaca industry.

This fund will support marketing education, outreach, tools, and campaigns that help alpaca farms, products, and the industry reach new audiences and consumers. From promoting alpaca fiber and products to supporting industry-wide education and awareness, these efforts help build a stronger future for alpaca owners across the country.

Double Your Gift Today: www.givebutter.com/jerry-libby-forstner-matching-gift

05/06/2026

The Jerry & Libby Forstner Marketing Education Fund is a new initiative through the National Alpaca Foundation dedicated to strengthening the future of alpaca marketing in America. Thanks to a generous $20,000 matching gift from Jerry and Libby Forstner, every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar — up to $20,000 — helping create a $40,000 investment in the growth of the alpaca industry.

This fund will support marketing education, outreach, tools, and campaigns that help alpaca farms, products, and the industry reach new audiences and consumers. From promoting alpaca fiber and products to supporting industry-wide education and awareness, these efforts help build a stronger future for alpaca owners across the country.

Every gift, no matter the size, helps expand the visibility of alpacas and supports the long-term success of the industry.

Double Your Gift: https://givebutter.com/jerry-libby-forstner-matching-gift

04/30/2026

Good news—deadline extended 🎓 The Dawn Stewart Memorial program has been extended to May 15, 2026, giving more time to support both future and current alpaca veterinarians.

🎓 $3,000 scholarship for veterinary students (2nd–4th year)
📅 New deadline: May 15, 2026

🎓 $1,500 continuing education grant for practicing veterinarians
📅 Deadline: May 15, 2026

If you know a student or veterinarian ready to grow their expertise in alpaca care, this is a meaningful opportunity to take that next step.

Learn more and apply:
www.nationalalpacafoundation.org/dawn-stewart-memorial-scholarship

04/29/2026

When the Founders Club closes in July 2026, the window closes for good. The breeders and farms who step forward now will be recognized as those who helped shape what comes next for this industry.

Here’s what that support is already making possible:
• Scholarships helping future veterinarians build real-world experience with alpacas
• Grants giving youth and affiliates the chance to grow and lead
• Design programs introducing alpaca fiber to the next generation of creators
• Technology improvements that strengthen tools breeders rely on every day

This is more than a contribution. It’s a commitment to the future of alpaca ownership and breeding.

Become a Founder — $5,000
Flexible payment options available
Deadline: July 2026

Be part of what we’re building: www.nationalalpacafoundation.org/donate

04/21/2026

Don’t miss these upcoming deadlines 🎓

Support for future and current alpaca veterinarians is available through the Dawn Stewart Memorial program:
🎓 A $3,000 scholarship for veterinary students (2nd–4th year)
📅 Deadline: May 1, 2026

🎓 A $1,500 continuing education grant for practicing veterinarians
📅 Deadline: May 15, 2026

If you know a student or veterinarian ready to grow their expertise in alpaca care, this is a great opportunity to support that path.

Details and application: www.nationalalpacafoundation.org/dawn-stewart-memorial-scholarship

04/06/2026

There’s a real need for more veterinarians with alpaca and large animal experience—and this is one way to help move that forward.

The National Alpaca Foundation is offering two opportunities through the Dawn Stewart Memorial program:

For veterinary students
Dawn Stewart Memorial Scholarship — $3,000
For 2nd–4th year vet students interested in alpaca medicine
Deadline: May 1, 2026

For practicing veterinarians
Camelid Veterinary Continuing Education Grant — $1,500
For vets looking to build skills in alpaca care, especially in underserved areas
Deadline: May 15, 2026

If this sounds like you—or someone you know—it’s worth taking a look.

Apply or learn more at:
www.nationalalpacafoundation.org/dawn-stewart-memorial-scholarship

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