Animal welfare programme
Dog sterilisation drives
Sterilisation is the most humane way to stabilise community dog populations over time. It is a surgical procedure, and it is only as good as the veterinary standards and the recovery care that surround it.
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Why sterilisation, and why patiently
Repeated litters on the street mean puppies born into hunger, disease and road accidents, and rising conflict between residents and dogs.
Sterilisation changes this gradually and without cruelty. We avoid absolute claims: no single drive controls a population or eliminates disease. Sustained, area-wise coverage over years is what makes a measurable difference.
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How a drive is organised
Every drive is planned around veterinary capacity rather than numbers we would like to announce.
- Area survey and coordination with residents who know the dogs
- Humane catching by trained handlers, with minimal stress and no rough restraint
- Pre-operative assessment by the attending veterinarian; unfit animals are deferred
- Surgery performed by qualified veterinary surgeons in a sterile setting
- Monitored recovery, pain management and observation before release
- Release at the exact location of pick-up, with an ear notch or record as per practice
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After the procedure
Recovery time varies with age, health and the individual animal. Dogs are kept under observation for the period advised by the veterinarian, with food, water and a clean resting space.
Where residents are willing, we ask them to keep an eye on recently released dogs and to inform us if a wound looks unwell.
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Clinical responsibility
All surgical decisions, anaesthesia and post-operative medication are the responsibility of qualified registered veterinary professionals. The foundation's role is coordination, humane handling, logistics and follow-up support. We do not publish medical protocols or dosages.
From the field
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Ways to help
How you can help
Sponsor a sterilisation
Support the surgical, medication and recovery costs for one animal or a full drive.
Partner as a veterinarian
Registered veterinary surgeons and clinics can collaborate on scheduled drives.
Help coordinate your area
Residents who know local dogs make catching calmer, safer and far more effective.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is sterilisation painful for the dog?
The procedure is performed under anaesthesia by qualified veterinarians, with pain management and monitored recovery afterwards.
Will the dog be returned to the same street?
Yes. Community dogs are returned to the place they were picked up from, once the attending veterinarian considers them fit for release.
Does sterilisation stop dog bites or rabies?
It does not, on its own. It reduces litters and some conflict behaviour over time. Rabies prevention depends on vaccination programmes.
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Stray dog feeding
Regular, responsible feeding that helps community dogs stay healthier and makes other care, such as vaccination or sterilisation, possible.
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Stray cow feeding
Fodder and water support for stray and abandoned cows, distributed in ways that keep both animals and roads safe.
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Abandoned dog rescue
Assessment, safe handling, veterinary evaluation and recovery support for abandoned, injured or unwell dogs, with responsible rehabilitation where possible.
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Dog deworming & vaccination
Preventive care delivered under veterinary guidance — assessment, suitable schedules, records and follow-up for community dogs.
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