Dogs in Khayelitsha : 500 set for sterilisation to tackle overpopulation woes
Mdzananda Clinic urges Khayelitsha residents to register dogs for sterilisation, in order to reduce pet population
In a groundbreaking initiative, Mdzananda Animal Clinic is teaming up with four local animal welfare organisations to launch a comprehensive sterilisation project in Khayelitsha in Western Cape. The project, aiming to sterilize 500 female dogs, will take place between Tuesday, 6 February, and mid-March.
ADDRESSING OVERPOPULATION IN KHAYELITSHA
The collaboration is a collective effort to tackle the issue of overpopulation in Khayelitsha, a township estimated to be home to around 300,000 companion animals.
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INITIATOR SECURES FUNDING FOR A WORTHY CAUSE
Dr. Roos from EnviroVet CVC spearheaded the initiative, securing funding from the National Sterilisation Project (NSP) and Dancers Love Dogs. Mdzananda Animal Clinic and EnviroVet CVC will conduct the sterilizations at Mdzananda’s hospital in Khayelitsha. Dr. Roos expresses optimism about the project’s impact on the pets in Khayelitsha, emphasizing the larger-than-usual positive influence it will have.
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SHARED COMMITMENT TO ANIMAL WELFARE
Sr. Heidi May, the general manager of Mdzananda Animal Clinic, emphasizes the shared commitment to animal welfare within the collaboration. Moreover, the manager highlights the critical impact of sterilizing one female dog, preventing the potential birth of approximately 16 puppies in a year. With 500 sterilizations, the project aims to prevent the birth of a staggering 8,000 unwanted puppies.
KHAYELITSHA COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: REGISTERING PETS FOR STERILIZATION
The Mdzananda Animal Clinic urges Khayelitsha residents to register their pets for sterilization by visiting before Tuesday, 6 February. They can also call their reception at 021 367 6001 or send an SMS to 068 385 9655. A beacon of hope, this collaboration demonstrates the power of unity in creating positive change for the animal population.