Besides the obvious advantage of sterilisation, which is a reduction in the number of strays, a sterilised animal is more contented, home-loving and makes a better companion. A sterilised bitch will not attract hordes of yapping howling boyfriends. A sterilised dog will not roam in search of a mate, and is therefore less likely to get into fights or get run over. A sterilised male cat is less likely to spray offensive smelling urine in order to mark his territory.

PAWS STERILISATION CAMPAIGN

In the first two years, PAWS sterilised 1,300 dogs and cats, largely with the help of two veterinarians, Dr. Sam Naraina Poullé and Dr. Ram Kailaysur working at weekends.

In June 2002, we took delivery of a brand new mobile clinic, donated by WSPA and the Marchig Animal Welfare Trust, and we were fortunate to have the help of the following foreign vets: Dr. Jenny Ripka from the U.S.A.; Dr. Nick de Souza from Kenya; Dr. Helen Kemp from the U.K.; Dr. Liezel Wasserman from South Africa; Dr. Jo Watson from New Zealand; Dr. Nicolas Rousset from South Africa.

In 2005, Laureate Investments donated two mobile clinic / caravans (each with the space for 2 vets) and 4 pick-up trucks to pull the caravans, and transport staff, animals and their owners.

Thanks to the outstanding generosity of Laureate Investments, PAWS had a very successful year in 2006. We sterilised 12,004 dogs and cats! Read about the highlights of 2006 in our latest Newsletter.

We need qualified vets to help us with our mass sterilisation campaign. Please contact us if you have experience in sterilisation and can commit for a minimum of 6 months.

Jeanne Marchig & Dr Nick de Souza, W.S.P.A., in front of the mobile clinic donated jointly by W.S.P.A. and The Marchig Animal Welfare Trust

Mass Sterilisation Day at Trou d'Eau Douce, November 2005	Sterilisation Team hard at work
Vet Assistant preparing dog for sterilisation	Mass Sterilisation Day, Municipality of Curepipe, October 2006