The Problems
The current Animal welfare laws in Sri Lanka are 110 years old and offer little or no protection to owned animals that suffer due to irresponsible or ill-informed ownership, animals are often permanently chained or kennelled, with their emotional and physical needs severely neglected. Unwanted puppies are often strayed on the road at just a few weeks old and hundreds of thousands of roaming dogs face additional challenges including illegal poisoning or relocations from Tourist areas. Rabies is endemic in Sri Lanka with dogs as main reservoirs and transmitters of this fatal disease, the animal welfare issues we are tackling also have a significant impact on human health and wellbeing.
The Solutions
Since 2006 Dogstar Foundation and our International partners have been transforming animal welfare in Sri Lanka. Dogstar has always worked closely with Sri Lankan communities, Vets and local authorities to provide humane dog population management, Mass Rabies vaccination programs, education leading to attitude change and the development of veterinary practice. A dog charity with a difference, taking a scientific and evidence led approach to animal welfare, committed to tackling welfare issues at the root causes and providing sustainable solutions. As a founding member of The Animal Welfare Coalition of Sri Lanka, we advocate for new and improved animal welfare legislation.
HOW WE PUT YOUR COMPASSION INTO ACTION
Sterilisation and vaccination
Spay-neuter clinics & rabies vaccination programs tackle the root causes of animal suffering
Animal welfare education
Education is fundamental to develop community-responsibility for animal welfare and health
Street dog health care
Providing vital veterinary care to stray dogs suffering from skin conditions, parasites and wounds
Impact
updated September 30th 2018
Dogs sterilised
Rabies vaccinations
In partnership with Mission Rabies
Cats sterilised
We don't just help dogs
we care for cats
A female cat can have up to three litters per year, with an average litter of 4-6 kittens.
With no national program to sterilise cats the feline population has spiralled out of control.
With your help we can offer free spay neuter services to cat owners and feline rehoming groups
