Shiprock woman wins national award for bridging gap in pet care
Submitted | Vernan Kee
Chantal Wadsworth walks a group of dogs along a dirt path near Shiprock, where she was named a finalist for the 2026 More Than a Pet Community Hero Award.
WINDOW ROCK
A Shiprock woman who helps families in the Navajo Nation get veterinary care for their pets – by driving them to appointments, speaking to elders in Navajo and running the area’s only pet food pantry – has been named the 2026 More Than a Pet Community Hero by Humane World for Animals.
Chantal Wadsworth was nominated by Partnership With Native Americans, a nonprofit that works throughout Navajo communities. The award comes with a $10,000 grant to the nominating organization to support services for people and pets.
Two veterinary clinics serve the Navajo Nation, and families who need care for their animals can face long distances, high costs, transportation shortages and language barriers that make getting help difficult.
To read the full article, please see the April 16, 2026, edition of the Navajo Times.
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