The Animal Welfare Society of South Africa (AWS SA) is proud to announce the successful completion of the first phase of its National Lotteries Commission Lotto-Funded Pet Sterilisation Project, which concluded on Thursday 5 June.
During this initial phase, the organisation sterilised, vaccinated, and dewormed 490 cats and dogs, returning them healthy and safe to their owners. This achievement marks an important step in reducing unwanted litters and improving animal welfare in local communities.
New initiative
While awaiting the release of the second tranche of Lotto funding — which will enable the treatment of an additional 210 pets — AWS SA has launched the City of Cape Town co-sponsored Mass Animal Sterilisation Project.
This new initiative will benefit 200 pets from the Goodwood and Ruiterwacht communities, identified as areas with significant need.
On Friday 8 August, the first 50 pets were admitted under this campaign, made possible through the City of Cape Town’s generous support.
“We are fully subscribed and plan to complete the project by the end of the month,” said the animal welfare society.
Collaboration
Allan Perrins, fundraising and communications manager at AWS SA, praised the collaboration.
“The identification of City of Cape Town beneficiary communities is discussed and voted on by the Cape Animal Welfare Forum. We are very pleased that the Forum identified and chose Goodwood and Ruiterwacht and extremely grateful for the City’s continued benevolence that has produced tangible and measurable results.”
Looking ahead, the organisation hopes to launch phase two of the Lotto-funded project on Monday 1 September, once the remaining funds are received.
This stage will again focus on assisting deserving pet owners living within a 10km radius of AWS SA’s headquarters in Philippi, with a special emphasis on the Philippi Horticultural community and surrounding informal settlements.
In order to ensure the best outcomes, AWS SA will work closely with its Community Champions, going door-to-door to register pets. Telephone bookings and walk-ins will not be accepted for this outreach programme.
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