The Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project (MGVP)
photos from www.gorilladoctors.org/
When Dian Fossey witnessed the dwindling number of mountain gorillas some 20 years ago she had a dream. Her vision was to create a group of Veterinarians employed for the sole purpose of helping maimed or orphaned gorillas in the wild. Thus the MGVP was born.
The Mountain Gorilla is still being slaughtered and sold as bush meat. There are none in captivity and only 740 left in the wild. We want to help.
Every year the staff and friends of Peterborough West Animal Hospital hold a customer appreciation day/fundraiser for the gorillas, as a way to “give back to the animals”. This year we are happy to report that the fundraiser raised over $1500.00 for the gorillas. This money will be used by the MGVP to provide the goirllas with much needed Veterinary care. A special thank-you to all who participated!!!!!