Animal Welfare Unit
Mission:
Defend those who cannot speak for themselves
Vision:
Protect and create a safe environment for all animals
Our Objectives;
- The Control and Protection Act 2018 allows us in ensuring that animals are treated as humanely as possible while under human control.
- Good animal welfare requires disease prevention and appropriate veterinary care, shelter, management and nutrition, a stimulating and safe environment and humane handling. We would like to change the old principles of our nation and introduce a new perspective showcasing that all living sentient beings should be treated with respect and love.
- We are promoting responsible ownership for it will help to reduce the outcry of increased stray population in our country.
Our responsibility as Animal Welfare Unit Officers are;
- Attend to complains from the Public regarding animal welfare issues, Stray Dogs and Dogs nuisance
- Dog Control which involves trapping & rescuing of dogs and cats
- Collection of surrendered Dogs and Cats
- House Visit to campaign towards Registration, Microchip and Sterilization of Dogs and Cats also to sensitize about animal well-being.
- Data collection of Dogs and Cats population, surrender and entries in the country
- Up keeping of the Dog Pound which is owned by the Department of Agriculture
The Importance of Sterilization, referred to as spaying (for females) or neutering (for males)
Population Control
- Prevents overpopulation: One unsterilized pair of dogs or cats can lead to thousands of offspring over a few years.
- Reduces stray populations: Fewer unplanned litters mean fewer animals abandoned or living on the streets.
- Eases pressure on shelters: Animal shelters often struggle with overcrowding, leading to euthanasia of healthy pets.
Disease Control
- Lowers cancer risks: Spaying females reduces the risk of uterine infections and breast tumors; neutering males reduces testicular cancer risk.
- Prevents STDs in animals: Unneutered animals are more likely to roam and mate, increasing the spread of sexually transmitted diseases like TVT in dogs.
- Improves behavior: Sterilized pets are often less aggressive, less likely to roam, and exhibit fewer territorial behaviors.
Better Quality of Life
- Longer lifespan: Sterilized pets often live longer, healthier lives due to reduced disease risk and injuries from fights or accidents.
- Calmer demeanor: Pets are generally more relaxed, making them easier to train and live with.
- Better human-pet bond: With fewer behavioral problems, pet owners enjoy a more harmonious relationship with their animals.