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When I joined IPFD as Business and Project Coordinator in August of 2021, I was aware of the large international network contributing to IPFD’s work. However, I was especially (and pleasantly) surprised by the dedication of our small team and in learning how many truly wonderful collaborators we have. Upon my appointment to Acting CEO in November, I have become even more aware of IPFD’s crucial role in a changing world. We need collaboration among our stakeholders now more than ever. As Covid-19 continued to present challenges in 2021, we weren’t able to meet face-to-face with many of our colleagues and supporters. But as a virtual organization, IPFD continues to function effectively and grow. With more members, more website traffic, and more social media followers, IPFD stands well positioned to carry out our important work in 2022 and beyond.
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Reviewing my message from 2019, several points deserve repeating in the context of 2020. IPFD was designed to enhance and share the great work being done by our Partners and others in the dog world. In 2019 I said, “The acknowledgement of the need for multi-stakeholder, international collaboration and action is widespread and consistent.” Still true, however, the increased and unprecedented demands of local, regional, and national responsibilities of our volunteers and collaborators due to the pandemic led to further dependence on IPFD to maintain and advance international perspectives.
The need for the impartial, balanced, big-picture voice of IPFD, and our inclusive approach to complex challenges of dog health and welfare, was even clearer in 2020, when various legislative challenges led to division and dispute within the international dog community. The positive response to IPFD documents and webinars on Reframing Discussions and promoting international cooperation and collaboration bodes well.
2020 saw a new initiative with the World Small Animal Veterinary Association: a regular feature in their Bulletin, linked to Get a GRIHP! articles on our site to heighten understanding of breed-specific issues internationally, for veterinarians, owners, and breeders.
As IPFD continues to enhance stability and sustainability, with exciting challenges ahead, we can celebrate and capitalize on our potential to work for the love of dogs and for the people who love dogs.
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The acknowledgement of the need for multi-stakeholder, international collaboration and action is widespread and consistent. In addition, the impartial, balanced, big-picture, and inclusive approach of IPFD has led to the recognition of how important it is to have such a voice speaking on the complex challenges of dog health and welfare. However, the realities of the dog world and the demands of local, regional, and national responsibilities of our volunteers and collaborators means that there is increased demand on IPFD, not only to be the integrating hub for resources, but also for us to provide more person-power to make this happen.
As we move into a phase of enhancing stability and sustainability, we have a lot to celebrate and great potential on which to capitalize.
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In 2018, our fourth full year of operation, we focused our efforts on key initiatives, including launching the Quality Testing Database for the Harmonization of Genetic Testing for Dogs (HGTD) in May 2018. The HGTD project has received enthusiastic endorsement from many genetic test providers, kennel clubs, the research community, animal industry, and the veterinary community. Our efforts to support robust genetic testing, and appropriate application of such tests, will be expanded to consider the whole spectrum of health concerns within breeds. This will be supported in 2019 with development of our Health Strategies Database for Dogs (HSDD) – a perfect complement to the HGTD.
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In 2017, our third full year of operation, our efforts focused on two major initiatives – co-hosting the 3rd International Dog Health Workshop (IDHW) with the French Kennel Club (SCC) in Paris in April and developing the Harmonization of Genetic Testing for Dogs initiative. We also worked to solidify and expand our partnerships, to continue to address our key functions, and to expand our presence within the dog community.
The IPFD is all about participation and partnership. We are happy to report that all Partners who were due for renewal, signed on for three more years of support. We maintained and engaged new collaborating sponsors. We continue to look for more input from the dog community and have initiated proactive outreach for further kennel club, corporate, and other partners and sponsors.
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In 2016, our second full year of operation, we worked to solidify and expand our partnerships, to continue to address our key functions, to launch new initiatives, and to expand our presence within the dog community.
IPFD is all about participation and partnership. We are happy to report that all Partners who were due for renewal signed on for three more years of support. We maintained and engaged new collaborating sponsors. We continue to look for more input from the dog community and have initiated proactive outreach for further kennel club, corporate, and other partners and sponsors.
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In 2015, the first full year of operation, IPFD experienced:
• Solidification and expansion of Partnerships.
• Communication and outreach at international conferences.
• The launch and expansion of our internet platform, DogWellNet.com.
• Engagement of an increasing number of breed clubs, judges, veterinarians, researchers, and others.
• Enactment of our key goals and model, i.e., IPFD staff consultants are developing content and functionality of our web platform while encouraging participation and contributions from our Partners, their members and associates, and others.
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