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Rez Road Rescue Tackles Navajo Nation's Stray Dog Crisis

3/27/2026

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Chantal Wadsworth, a Diné community member, co-founded Rez Road Rescue in 2023 to address the Navajo Nation stray-dog crisis.
The Navajo Nation has 250,000 to 500,000 roaming dogs and cats.
With only three licensed veterinarians in the area, Rez Road Rescue provides care and spaying.
Wadsworth also runs the only pet food pantry on the reservation.
She highlights community support and Acorn, a rescued dog who overcame fear of humans.

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Story summary

Chantal Wadsworth, a Diné community member, co-founded Rez Road Rescue in 2023 to address the Navajo Nation stray-dog crisis.
The Navajo Nation has 250,000 to 500,000 roaming dogs and cats.
With only three licensed veterinarians in the area, Rez Road Rescue provides care and spaying.
Wadsworth also runs the only pet food pantry on the reservation.
She highlights community support and Acorn, a rescued dog who overcame fear of humans.