Clinic center: Paw Prosper acquires Canine Rehabilitation Institute, and other updates

Paw Prosper acquires Canine Rehabilitation Institute (Springfield, Missouri, US)

Paw Prosper has acquired the Canine Rehabilitation Institute, an organization known for hands-on clinical training and certification in animal rehabilitation, and continuing education. The acquisition brings CRI’s continuing education and rehabilitation training programs under Paw Prosper’s umbrella and expands the organization’s professional education offerings and rehabilitative care resources, which are aimed at supporting pet recovery and long-term wellness.

CRI has long been recognized as an institute dedicated to advancing the technical expertise of animal rehabilitation professionals,” Kara Amstutz, DVM, former CEO of CRI, said in a news release.² “This collaboration with Paw Prosper is a tremendous next step. It allows us to honor our legacy by seamlessly uniting our professional education with Paw Prosper’s trusted wellness products. By combining our strengths, we accelerate the field’s growth.”

Borneo Orangutan Rescue Alliance launches wildlife ambulance for orangutans (Borneo, Indonesia)

The Borneo Orangutan Rescue Alliance (BORA) has purchased the first wildlife ambulance designed for rescuing and treating wild orangutans in Borneo. The vehicle will provide professionals with rapid access to remote forest areas, allowing organgutans to be transported to rehabilitation centers. The vehicle is equipped with oxygen, intravenous fluids, surgical tools, an ultrasound machine, and a custom stretcher. The initiative addresses threats to critically endangered orangutans, including injuries from deforestation, human-wildlife conflict, and the illegal pet trade, and represents a significant advancement in field-based veterinary care and wildlife emergency response in Southeast Asia.

“This ambulance will completely transform our ability to reach and treat injured orangutans, before it’s too late,” Leif Cocks, founder of The Orangutan Project, said in an organizational release.³ “Until now, we’ve relied on 4×4 vehicles to reach orangutans in need. But the number of rescues is increasing every year, and so too is the urgency. We need better medical gear, trained vets on the ground, and faster response times to meet the growing demand.

With this purpose-built ambulance, we can bring expert emergency care to some of the remotest areas of the forest, and stabilise orangutans before transporting them to rehabilitation centres. The ambulance will save lives that would otherwise have been lost, giving these incredible animals the best possible chance to survive, and return to a life in the wild.”

References

1. Vancouver Aquarium launches new permanent exhibit. News release. Vancouver Aquarium. January 9, 2026. Accessed January 21, 2026. https://prnmedia.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vancouver-aquarium-launches-new-permanent-exhibit-868836235.html
2. Paw Prosper acquires Canine Rehabilitation Institute, expanding commitment to advanced pet care. News release. Paw Prosper. January 5, 2026. Accessed January 21, 2026. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260105954729/en/Paw-Prosper-Acquires-Canine-Rehabilitation-Institute-Expanding-Commitment-to-Advanced-Pet-Care
3. The first wildlife ambulance to save orangutans in Borneo. News release. The Orangutan Project. December 2, 2025. Accessed January 21, 2026.