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T
he aim is to reduce
the numbers of
unwanted litters, which
inevitably lead to more
strays. Animal welfare
organisations all over the world
cannot cope with the large numbers
of strays that they are expected to
care for; reducing numbers through
the sterilisation of as many cats and
dogs as possible could go a long way
in reducing these numbers and also
prevent the euthanasia of so many
healthy animals for whom a loving
home cannot be found.
It is a well-known fact, supported by
research done in various countries,
that “once-off” spayathons or
sterilisation campaigns do not
have the desired effect. Continuous
involvement in communities,
education of pet owners and ongoing
sterilisation projects are required.
World Spay Day thus is a noble effort,
especially if it is linked to February as
a “Spay/Neuter Awareness Month”,
World Spay Day 2016 –
What can you do?
Annually, World Spay Day is organised on the last Tuesday of February. Emphasis is placed on the need for
affordable services, particularly in communities that do not have easy access to veterinary services.
An initiative of the
SOUTH AFRICAN
VETERINARY ASSOCIATION
Non-profit Company: 1998/016654/08
Non-profit Organisation: 000-234 NPO
Public Benefit Organisation: 130001321
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