No kill policy
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People all waiting in line with their pets
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World Animal Day on October 4 was an occasion to carry a message on
the importance of controlling the dog and cat population and to raise
awareness on the need to vaccinate pets against Rabies.
The Animal Welfare & Protection Association (AWPA) organized a
sterilization program in the rural setting of Kahathuduwa on October 3
and was successful in sterilizing 67 animals, dogs and cats and
vaccinating 43 dogs against rabies of residents in the neighbouring
villages.
A pet dog or a cat is a common feature in village homes and the
residents are often unable to access the free service extended by the
Government Veterinary services either due to ignorance or their
inability to take the pets to a service centre on a week day.
Providing the service within easy access to a rural community was a
concession offered by the AWPA, the program was appreciated by the
residents. The demand for such services from a voluntary organization
far exceeds its resources and we are grateful to our membership and well
wishers who financed this invaluable community service. AWPA release |
