Lithuania

 How we became involved

Our first invitation to Lithuania was in 1993 - the year the Red Army finally withdrew its last troops from the territory of Lithuania following over 50 years of Soviet occupation. The Soviet government had cut off all supplies following the declaration of independence so, the next spring, we carried a supply of basic veterinary medicines for the Lithuanian Veterinary Academy.

During our first visit, we experienced the wonderful spirit of the Lithuanian people who, despite years of oppression, fiercely held onto their national identity and expressed a compassionate love of their land and their animals.  We were determined to help.

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