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What
is PUPP?
Submitted by Yvonne
Robson BVetMed BSc
PUPP
is a registered non-profit organisation that has, since 1995, been sterilising
and treating animals and educating their owners in underprivileged areas
such as Capricorn Park / Vrygrond, Lavender Hill, Parkwood, Retreat, Lotus
River, Ottery and many more. PUPP is pro-active. PUPP personnel go door
to door in search of animals in need and to educate the community on responsible
animal ownership. To date over 11,200 animals have been sterilised with
the kind assistance of the Animal Welfare Society, the Animal Rescue Organisation
and the SPCA. Most sterilisations are heavily subsidised by PUPP. Funds
come from donations, grants and fundraising events. PUPP asks pet owners
for a donation towards cost of sterilisation, but the majority are unable
or unwilling to pay anything at all. PUPP is therefore obliged to search
elsewhere for the necessary funds to enable us to relieve unnecessary
suffering. For the year 2004 NLDTF ( Lotto ) has become one of PUPP's
funders.
What
is PUPP SOUTH?
PUPP South
was launched in April 2004 to assist disadvantaged communities in the
Southern Peninsula.
PUPP South
will strive to sterilise as many dogs and cats as possible. On site treatment
will be provided for sick and injured animals. Initially the team will
focus on Masiphumelele and Ocean View until the current serious pet over-population
problem in those areas has been brought under control, at which point
they will focus on another needy area.
The growing
feral cat populations in areas such as Simons Town will also be monitored.
Where feasible, a trap - sterilise - release policy will be effected for
these animals.
PUPP is
not involved with kennelling and rehoming of animals. All such cases will
be referred to appropriate, established Animal Welfare or Animal Rescue
Societies.
How can
you help?
PUPP's main
aim is to sterilise as many animals as possible thus reducing the misery
caused by uncontrolled breeding. Any financial contribution - no matter
how small - will be used to cover sterilisation costs.
Your contributions
will have a significant long - term effect by reducing the numbers of
unwanted animals being born. Please contact Yvonne
Robson
Visit
the PUPP website
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