Port Alfred Dog Sterilisations

The number of South African households unable to put food on the table has increased drastically in recent times. The first individual to go hungry in a household is mostly the animal. There is simply no money for pet food, dewormers, tick and flea treatment, vaccinations, veterinary bills, and sterilisations, when you struggle to feed yourself and your children. Even in households that have the privilege of education, or that really love and care for their pets, dogs and cats are often forced to roam seeking food. This results in increases in injuries from fights and exposure, in parasites and pathogens, and in more and more pregnancies. More and more little bellies that the mothers are unable to fill.

There are many amazing local and international NGOs active in South Africa that are trying to help the communities. But we can't ignore their animals, all of the stray animals that have lost their families, and all the ones who never even had one. The animal shelters are full, and the number of people that can adopt rescued pets is decreasing by the day. There is literally no...