National Alpaca Foundation

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

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

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

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

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