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Spay/Neuter/Medical Care Edgard & Cooper | B Corp grant helped VERITAS to control stray dogs and feral cats’ population through trapping, sterilization, vaccination against rabies and de-worming and release to their colonies and streets after recovery. Although the project focuses on stray dogs and feral cats, the homed ones sterilized as well and returned to their homes by the owners. 2,029 dogs and 263 cats we vaccinated against rabies and dewormed during this wonderful quarter three. 106 dogs and 18 cats were sterilized, and 57 were treated for wounds and clinical conditions. Some could not be sterilized due to illness, age, or conditions that would put them at high risk for death during surgery. Many of the animals treated were from poor families who were never able to get their animals veterinary care prior to this event. The hope is that the community will see a major decline in stray populations as well as Rabies- a disease that has caused so much fear in locals that they are culling animals and hurting animals. Powered By Edgard & Cooper | B Corp Greer Wild Clara Mejia Aguilar

VERITAS engaged with local youth dancers and singers during the implementation of TNVR and World Rabies Day from 15-28 September 2024 to engage people, especially children, through music. The songs aimed to raise awareness about the risks of using traditional medicines for rabies treatment and stressed the importance of seeking immediate medical help and regularly vaccinating dogs and cats. The songs performed in local languages as well as Swahili, Tanzania’s National language. The lyrics educated children on “how to care for and love for dogs and cats”. The set of activities aimed to make children aware of dog and cat as living animals with needs and feelings. They learned that dog and cat should handle carefully. They learned that guardians have a responsibility to meet the needs of their dog and cat and to keep them happy and healthy. The youth in the community wrote and performed the rabies songs, and were actively involved in crafting and staging the play. This initiative served as a positive way to engage children in creating something meaningful for the community. Powered By Edgard & Cooper | B Corp Greer Wild Clara Mejia Aguilar

Games and Sports in promoting World Rabies Day from 15-28 September 2024. VERITAS and Edgard & Cooper | B Corp promoted World Rabies Day through games and sports as powerful tools and engaging ways to raise awareness among children and the host communities about the importance of dog and cat population management as well as rabies prevention and the risks associated with the disease. #Rabies #Awareness #Sports and #Games VERITAS organized six (6) friendly matches between schools, community groups, and local teams as a powerful tool to engage children and communities in learning about rabies prevention. Powered By Edgard & Cooper | B Corp Greer Wild Clara Mejia Aguilar

#WORLD #RABIES #DAY 15-28 #September 2024. VERITAS and Edgard & Cooper Foundation celebrating the WRD event from 15 to 28 September with the aim of raising awareness about rabies and promoting prevention measures. Schools are playing a vital role in educating pupils and communities about this deadly disease. #WRD #Educational #Workshops #and #Presentations #Approaches. 1. #Expert #Talks VERITAS veterinarians conduct presentations to pupils about rabies, its causes, symptoms, and prevention methods. 2. #Interactive #Activities VERITAS organizes quizzes and role-playing activities to make learning about rabies engaging and fun. Powered By Edgard & Cooper | B Corp Clara Mejia Aguilar Greer Wild

IMPACT OF ONE WEEK (15 TO 21 SEPTEMBER). VERITAS, in partnership with the Edgard and Cooper Foundation, is conducting mass dog and cat vaccination mobilisation campaigns in various community settings such as schools, markets, and public spaces through mobile care units and through the use of music performances as an effective strategy to reach a larger audience and increase vaccination coverage. 15-28, SEPTEMBER 2024 WORLD RABIES DAY. APPROACHES. 1. Mobile Care Units VERITAS travels to various locations within the community to offer free dog and cat rabies vaccination services. 2. Community Engagement VERITAS partners with local communities through awareness campaigns to inform them about the importance of dog and cat vaccinations for pet health and public safety. 3. School Campaigns VERITAS is collaborating with schools to organize dogs and cats vaccination drives where pupils learn about responsible pet ownership and bring their dogs and cats for vaccination. 4. Market Events VERITAS set up vaccination booths in 5 busy markets and commercial areas to attract pet owners while they go about their daily activities. POWERED BY Edgard & Cooper | B Corp Greer Wild Clara Mejia Aguilar

Please let's keep fighting for the animals. They only have us! Powered By SPANA Arianna Vanin Katy Gillespie Charlotte Dowding

....Continuation of our 18-Month Donkey and Oxen Welfare Program Will Be Launched Soonest.🐴🐂 #What #Do #You #Expect #On #In #Schools? 1. Donkey and Oxen welfare education in all selected schools and conduct of animal welfare work through clubs. 2. Assessment by learning activities as well as using the hand to describe changes in welfare. 3. Teaching pupils the similarities between humans and animals 4. Teaching pupils on emotions and feelings. 5. Discussion with pupils on Donkey and Oxen behaviour. 6. Training your donkeys and Donkey stress. Powered By SPANA Arianna Vanin Katy Gillespie Charlotte Dowding

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Happy International Dog Day from VERITAS - Kasulu, Tanzania. We are all heroes in the battle against rabies The set of activities aimed to inform children and community about Dog as living animal with needs and feelings. They learned that, Dogs should be handled carefully and only when it is appropriate to do so. They also learned that guardians have a responsibility to meet the needs of their Dogs and keep them happy and healthy. Stay tuned for (#World #Rabies #Day) update. Powered By Edgard & Cooper | B Corp Clara Mejia Aguilar Greer Wild

SPANA EMERGENCY GRANT IMPACT 1. Trained animal health providers - 35 2. Trained of independent champions -21 3. Provision humane education of 2,500 school children and 1,700 students. 4. Raised awareness to 291 donkey and cattle owners/riders on humane handling 5. Provision humane education of 2,500 The emergency project emphasized the direct link between disaster preparedness programs, good donkey and cattle welfare; life is better with donkey, cattle and improved livelihoods. With the continuing assistance from VERITAS, the trained farmers, users, children & youth, health champions, animal health providers and communities will practice the knowledge and thus serve as role models for others in Kasulu. It is our hope that Kasulu residents in rural areas have built their capacity to disaster preparedness and mechanisms oh improving donkey and cattle welfare and support activities for the long-term sustainability. The emergency relief emphasized advantages of training w/animal owners and users so as they grow with positive ideas towards disaster preparedness and improving animal is welfare. Exchange visits and training featured in future activities for owners and users, thus providing benefits to community programs within a given area. Owners have signed up their timetable to fit animal welfare subjects with VERITAS Office. Such groups within communities will give the opportunity to spread knowledge to other like-minded people who have the best interest and welfare of the w/animal at the heart. As Community Donkey Care Clubs will be able to form their own strategies concerning the welfare of their animals. VERITAS will try to link donkey owners with school programmes. Collaborations with development agencies within Tanzania to empower communities with different skills and knowledge on livelihoods for better living and protection of animals’ donkeys and cattle included. Powered By SPANA