EDUCATION & OUTREACH
SHARING KNOWLEDGE. INSPIRING CHANGE.
World Tails is dedicated to improving the lives of both animals and those who care for them. We focus on education and community empowerment, from equipping local communities with essential animal care knowledge to training future veterinarians. Our efforts span domestic animals, livestock, and wildlife conservation, aiming to foster a compassionate and informed approach to animal welfare.
Dog Handler Training Project
Koror, Palau
April 2023
In April 2023, while working under a government contract in Palau, Dr. Amber partnered with Dave Smith of Palau Pets Plus to provide education and hands-on training for working dog handlers. Together, they created a practical program focused on improving daily care and health management for the dogs.
Topics included proper ear care, bathing, administering subcutaneous fluids, nutrition, recognizing and responding to bloat, and identifying early signs of disease. Through both lectures and labs, Dr. Amber helped handlers build confidence and competence in keeping their dogs healthy, comfortable, and ready for duty.
This outreach emphasized the importance of preventive care and empowered handlers with the tools to spot and address health issues before they became critical.
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Student Teaching Project
Bela Bela, South Africa
June 2018 & June 2019
Dr. Amber served as an instructor for Loop Abroad at Nova’s Legacy Wildlife Center, a renowned cheetah conservation center in South Africa. She educated pre-veterinary and veterinary technician students through lectures on cheetah and big cat anatomy, conservation medicine, and wildlife veterinary care.
Beyond the classroom, Dr. Amber led hands-on labs where students practiced suturing, physical exams on multiple species, diagnostic testing, and medical math. She also guided enrichment projects for captive animals, helping students design and implement activities to improve animal welfare.
Her goal was to inspire future veterinary professionals to pair technical skill with compassion, preparing them to make a meaningful impact in wildlife conservation and veterinary medicine.
Student Teaching Project
Mae Chem, Thailand
February 2019
World Tails partnered with Loop Abroad in Mae Cham, Thailand, for a spay/neuter and vaccination campaign addressing urgent needs for population control and disease prevention. The collaboration also provided veterinary students with valuable hands-on experience as part of Loop Abroad’s Veterinary Semester Abroad program.
​Dr. Amber mentored the students throughout the campaign, teaching surgical preparation, anesthesia, and recovery while guiding them through safe, effective techniques.
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This effort not only improved the health and welfare of local animals but also helped shape the next generation of veterinarians — showing how collaboration can create lasting impact for both communities and animals.
Community Education & Outreach
Malawi, Africa
May 2018
During a sterilization and rabies vaccination campaign in rural Malawi, Dr. Amber partnered with All Creatures Trust to lead community outreach and educational seminars. These efforts raised awareness about the importance of spaying, neutering, and vaccinating pets, while also promoting responsible ownership and animal care practices.
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By engaging directly with residents, World Tails and All Creatures Trust helped instill a lasting culture of compassion for animals and empowered the community with practical skills to safeguard their pets’ health.
The campaign’s success was reflected not only in the number of animals treated but also in the enthusiastic participation of the Mzuzu community. Dr. Amber’s leadership was key to this inaugural effort, which set a strong foundation for future World Tails initiatives worldwide.