WHITERIVER â For years people in the White Mountains have spoken of problems relating to rez dogs â rez dogs being those animals that are uncared for or abandoned on the White Mountain Apache Reservation for a myriad of reasons. Many outside of the reservation have adopted rez dogs and many have worked toward helping find a solution.
This year, Tribal Chairwoman Gwendena Lee-Gatewood, became the catalyst herself for working on a solution. With a calendar fundraiser, her goal is canine advocacy.
âContrary to popular belief,â said Lee-Gatewood, âthe reservation has responsible pet owners and this calendar reflects the love and care for pets. This calendar will help promote the advocacy for those canines who may need a little extra help to get the care they need to prevent diseases from fleas and ticks â like Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.â