14/01/2025
A huge thank you to Profeeds for putting together this fantastic video that gives insights into the important work conducted by the VAWZ Rural Animal Welfare Clinic!
VAWZ works tirelessly to better the lives of both animals and people in rural areas via the provision of services such as free rabies vaccinations and sterilizations for dogs and cats in communities where these services are not readily available.
Why is our work so important?
Vaccinations against rabies help to protect not only animals, but also people from contracting this deadly virus, as dog bites are the primary cause of rabies in humans in rural areas, with over 40% of human deaths from rabies being children. Rabies is 99% fatal and all animals suspected of having this virus are euthanized. Thus, these vaccines help to save both human and animal lives.
Sterilizations (spays/neuters) of rural dogs and cats help to control populations of these animals in rural areas, as well as to improve their health and welfare. VAWZ aims to improve the welfare of rural animals by getting to the root of the problem of uncontrolled breeding and preventing ripple effects such as the spread of disease, poor health and welfare, high numbers of strays and animals which are not cared for, and increased burdens on shelters due to an ever burgeoning stray population.
VAWZ relies entirely on public support to fund our work, and we extend our sincerest thanks to Profeeds for their continued support!
If you would like to make a donation towards this important work, please visit the following website: https://www.vawz.co.zw/donate/
