Dog Population Control
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In 2008 ANAW launched a three year pilot project in Nairobi, Kenya seeking to control dog population through Spay/Neuter. The first phase was 24th Sept-1st October 2008; the second phase will run from 21st June-16th July 2009.
The program was borne out of a realization that uncontrolled stray dog population is a threat to the human population by virtue of being agents for the spread of zoonotic diseases like rabies and hydatidosis.
For a long time the Kenyan government baited stray dogs and cats using stichnine as a population control measure. Spay/Neuter is seen as a more humane and viable option inflicting little pain to dogs and cats while at the same time achieving population control.
The pilot project spearheaded by ANAW has drawn in partners such as the World Veterinary Services, University of Nairobi, Kenya Veterinary Association, and Department of Veterinary Services among others.
For a long time the Kenyan government baited stray dogs and cats using stichnine as a population control measure. Spay/Neuter is seen as a more humane and viable option inflicting little pain to dogs and cats while at the same time achieving population control.
The pilot project spearheaded by ANAW has drawn in partners such as the World Veterinary Services, University of Nairobi, Kenya Veterinary Association, and Department of Veterinary Services among others.
“We envisage that at the close of the program about 6,000 dogs will be spayed/neutered and 50,000 others vaccinated in and around Nairobi”, said Josphat Ngonyo-ANAW’s Director during the launch of the first phase in October last year.
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