Animal Rights agencies conduct 1st neuter campaign
A volunteer with one of the animals that were treated
The Rosewood Foundation Guyana in collaboration with the Guyana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA) and Paws for a Cause on Sunday carried out the first ever neuter campaign for the year, which saw many animals being treated and spayed.
Organised at Eccles, East Bank of Demerara (EBD), over 40 animals were vaccinated and given free post op medications. Persons were instructed to bring their pets to get them checked for any infections and to conduct a general check-up.
Guyana Times was told that while volunteers would have led the operation, Veterinarian Dr Nardeo Bassoodeo was onsite to share his expertise. Many pet owners visited the location in the early morning hours to capitalise on the event.
One woman explained that this activity provided accessible treatment for pets and should be continued in other communities.
“It’s great. I got my two dogs checked out. They weren’t up for it at first but the guys there were really professional and knew what to do so if this can continue, it would be a good thing to have,” she stated.
It was indicated that while this is the first venture of the year, Paws for a Cause is hoping to schedule such operations in other communities.
This publication would have spoken to the founders of the organisation just a week ago, where it was posited that there is a great need for animal care and the eradication of abuse to pets and domesticated animals.
One of the founders of Paws for a Cause, Marcia Tucker, had said that there are many cases of animal neglect across the coastland, to which the organisation was established to provide safer homes and better living conditions. Persons are advised to report cases of animal abuse to their foundation and intervention will be taken to assist these animals.
