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Mauritius: In the context of its campaign for mass sterilisation of dogs, the Mauritius Society for Animal Welfare (MSAW) proceeded with the signing of Memoranda of Understanding with five private veterinary clinics, on 26 May 2023, at the MSAW in Beau-Bassin.
The main aim is to seek the support and expertise of veterinarians in order to provide sterilisation services for a more significant population of a dogs.
In a statement, the Director of the MSAW, Mr Julien George, underlined that the project for mass sterilisation of dogs was initiated last year in view to cater for stray dogs and to control the canine population. He indicated that some 6,000 vouchers were distributed around the island, and more than 4,000 dogs have been sterilised.
He remarked that the MSAW is fully engaged in its revamping project and is coming up with several activities to raise awareness of animal welfare among the population. He stressed that the Catch and Kill programme has been phased out, and the MSAW is coming up with the Catch Neuter Release program under the Sustainable Project for Dog Population Control in Mauritius.
Mr George expressed confidence that the partnership with private veterinary clinics will help enhance the services the MSAW provides.Â
He further called on dog owners to register themselves online on the MSAW’s website, https://www.msaw-mu.org, or by downloading the mobile application sterilise you listen so as to benefit from vouchers for free sterilisation of their pets.
The Mauritius Society for Animal Welfare started in 1999; their motive is to rescue and help as many dogs as possible, not only dogs but also cats. They are also working to educate pet owners and make sure to stay tuned to their Facebook and Instagram pages for regular updates. Â
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