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Neutering campaigns


Neutering campaigns

Slowing down the animal misery: SUST is tackling it sustainably

Hundreds of thousands of street dogs and cats fight for survival in many countries, countless of them are trapped and many of them vegetate in terrible conditions, while new unwanted offspring are constantly being born. The suffering of unwelcome dogs and cats is endless in many countries.
Neutering is the only way to reduce the overpopulation of street animals in a long-term and animal-friendly way. Thousands of dogs, cats and other animals have already been operated on by the Susy Utzinger Animal Welfare Foundation in various countries. This measure has prevented countless unwanted offspring from being born. Such actions have a future: no more emaciated mothers on the streets, no more famine and no more sexually transmitted diseases, in which the animals die miserably.
 
If the number of street animals is reduced, no more cruelty to animals will be tackled: no more poisoning, no more slaughtered animals, no more shooting. In this way the animal misery is slowed down, slowly but steadily and sustainably.
 
The area of the pillar "neutering campaigns" includes:
 
- Collaboration with veterinarians all over Switzerland for cat neutering campaigns
- takeover of the neutering costs of stocks from farms and feral groups
- Rental of cat and dog traps
- Brochure "Cat neutering = active animal protection
- informing the population about this topic by posters and leaflets
- Discussions with authorities and politicians
- Training and further training of specialized personnel for the execution of neutering campaigns
- Implementation of neutering weeks in various countries by SUST teams
- Financing of neutering campaigns in different countries
 
The activities of the Susy Utzinger Animal Welfare Foundation are financed exclusively by donations and legacies (no public support).
 
Donate for the spay/neuter campaigns of the Susy Utzinger Animal Welfare Foundation
These many operations are very effective, but cost a lot of money and therefore we need your help and support: Give hope and instead of the usual gifts, give one (or more) animal (s) the hope for a better life! A neutering gives an animal many advantages and does no longer contribute to the overpopulation of unwanted animals.
 
Here you can find more information about how you can donate: www.susyutzinger.ch/en/Donate
To find out even more about the spay and neutering programmes of SUST please visit the german version of the website by using a translator extention of your browser.

 

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Watch out when mowing the lawn!

August 2024

The hedgehog does not respond to the noise of mowing equipment by fleeing but instead curls up even tighter when in danger. Robotic lawn mowers that operate unsupervised also pose a threat to hedgehogs, which roam the garden sniffing around at dusk or during the night. They are often hit in the face by the lawn mowers, resulting in severe injuries.

In the information image, you can see how to be cautious and help hedgehogs:

  • Mow tall grass with care.

  • Do not run robotic lawn mowers at dusk or during the night. Small hedgehogs may also be searching for food during the day.

  • Do not let robotic mowers operate unsupervised and avoid models with fixed blades.

  • Check potential hiding spots with a leaf rake before mowing, as hedgehogs are difficult to spot in their sleeping places with the naked eye!

  • Avoid clearing under bushes and hedges. Many garden inhabitants appreciate a natural, untouched garden.

  • Additionally, hedgehogs will be happy with a water bowl in the garden during hot weather (no milk!). This provides hedgehogs—and other animals—with access to vital fluids.

You can learn many more surprising facts in our webinar, available to borrow at:

Country:
  • Switzerland
5 Pillars:
  • Information to the public
Watch out when mowing the lawn!
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