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Columbus, OH (April 21st, 2025) — Central Ohio’s Programs for Animal Welfare is proud to announce the launch of its international outreach program, Global Outreach Programs for Animal Welfare (GOPAW) to provide comprehensive veterinary services and data collection efforts to support improved public health in underserved regions, with the pilot program being established in rural Oaxaca, Mexico. Underpinned by a dedicated mission to enhance the lives of both animals and local residents, GOPAW offers a wide range of complimentary services—sterilization, vaccinations, diagnostic testing and parasite control—in addition to creating stable employment, providing advanced surgical training for local veterinary professionals, and presenting educational youth programming to help mold the next generation of animal advocates.