We overcome homelessness thanks to sterilization
Our superpower against homelessness
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion by UAnimals, we have sterilized and vaccinated over 10,000 animals as part of a free sterilization program that we are developing in over 20 cities and towns in Ukraine. Thanks to sterilization, significantly fewer animals will live on the streets, overcoming hunger, cold, and illness.
21 cities
in which the program operates
>13 000 animals
have been sterilized and vaccinated under a free program since the beginning of full-scale
FREE STERILIZATION PROGRAM FROM UANIMALS
UAnimals organizes sterilization and vaccination of stray animals, animals in shelters and mini-shelters, as well as animals of retirees, displaced persons, and other people who cannot afford these procedures themselves.
We sterilize animals only on the condition that their caregivers provide them with accommodation for 2-3 days after the procedure.
WHERE THE UANIMALS PROGRAM OF FREE STERILIZATION AND VACCINATION OPERATES
Choose a city in which the UAnimals program is already operating:
Curator Natalia
Please write to our curators on Viber or Telegram only during business hours.
Curator - Zhytomyr City State Veterinary Hospital
Please call to our curators only during business hours.
The shelter "Dai shans"
Please write to our curators on Viber only during business hours.
Please write to our curators on Viber only during business hours.
The record is temporarily suspended
Curator Svitlana
Please write to our curators on Viber only during business hours.
* Sterilization and vaccination against rabies is carried out only by appointment with the curator.
Please note that the capacity is limited, so curators may inform you about the queue or ask you to sign up later.
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Why sterilization is so important
Sterilizing animals is important for a number of reasons. With the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the number of stray animals has significantly increased. According to research, the number of animals in shelters and cared for by volunteers in rear areas has increased by 20-30%, and in front-line areas by 60% among zoo volunteers and 100% in shelters. Some owners abandoned their pets during evacuation, while others lost their pets due to shelling.
Without sterilization, the population of stray animals will continue to grow each year. One pair of cats and all their offspring can produce around 420,000 kittens over 7 years. One pair of dogs and all their offspring can produce around 67,000 puppies over 6 years.
In addition, sterilization has a positive effect on the health and lifespan of the animal. The average lifespan of sterilized animals is longer. Research conducted by the University of Georgia, based on medical records of over 70,000 animal patients, found that the expected lifespan of sterilized dogs is on average 20% longer.
According to another study of a sample of 40,000 dogs, spayed female dogs live 26.3% longer, while neutered male dogs live 13.8% longer.
THE PROGENY OF ONE PAIR OF CATS AND ONE PAIR OF DOGS FOR 6 YEARS
Myths about sterilization
According to a 2023 study, 82% of Ukrainians consider sterilization to be an effective and necessary way to combat uncontrolled animal reproduction, but only 50% of cat owners and 28% of dog owners have sterilized their own pets. People often refuse to sterilize their pets due to myths. Below, we will debunk the most common ones, based on information from the head of the SOS veterinary clinic in Kharkiv, Irina Podvoyska.
Myth 1
Sterilization will change the animal's character.
In reality, sterilization makes the animal more calm and less irritable.
Myth 2
This will affect the animal's intelligence.
Sterilization does not affect cognitive abilities at all. Animals will continue to learn new things, just as they did before sterilization. Especially if the owners devote time and attention to their development and training.
Myth 3
This will lead to weight gain.
Animals, like humans, gain excess weight when they are inactive or eat too much, not because they were sterilized. To keep your pet in shape, you need to control its food intake and make sure it gets enough regular exercise.
Myth 4
A dog or cat must give birth at least once before sterilization.
In fact, it is best to sterilize females before they reach sexual maturity, as sterilization reduces the risk of some types of cancer in female dogs and cats by 85%.
Myth 5
Sterilization is dangerous.
Currently, sterilization is the most common operation performed by veterinarians. The animal will feel slight discomfort and, in most cases, will return to its normal behavior within a few days.
How to involve your city in the UAnimals sterilization and vaccination program
To join the program, you need to submit an application. To do this, please fill out this form, and we will definitely get in touch with you.
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