18/02/2024
Run for Kapon is back with a new event happening tomorrow called "Pay One, Fix One Stray". It is a low cost spay and neuter service for the animals on the island to address the issue of over population. Read through to learn more about this latest program and develop an awareness about the endemic that is happening here in our island home.
Our Community: Pay One, Fix One Stray
Lola’s Rentals’ “Run for Kapon” started as a way to promote awareness of the overpopulation of pets on the island and to provide a sustainable solution through community support. The primary goal of the first event that happened in June of last year was to raise funds for spaying and neutering pets on the island through a fun run. Participants had the option to run either the 5k or 10k routes with all the proceeds going to the cause. The event was so successful it exceeded everyone’s expectations in terms of participation and fundraising. The cause had a significant number of runners from both the local community and foreign tourists on the island. Additionally, through generous donations and sponsorships, the event was able to bring it to the north of the island spaying and neutering pets from there.
As they are back this year with a new project called “Pay One, Fix One Stray “, Astrid G., the main organizer of the project, explains the inspiration behind the project. According to her, “Pay One, Fix One Stray” came from a recognition of a widespread issue of stray animals in many communities and the desire to find a sustainable solution for the problem at hand. Traditional methods of stray animal control such as euthanasia, poisoning, or relocation are often ineffective and inhumane. By focusing on spaying and neutering, they aim to address the underlying problem of overpopulation all the while promoting responsible pet ownership and compassion towards animals in need.
The “Pay One, Fix One Stray” project is a community-driven initiative aimed at tackling the issue of stray animal overpopulation and welfare. The concept is simple yet impactful: for every pet owner who pays for the sterilization (spaying or neutering) of their own pet, they also contribute to the sterilization of stray animals.
This project operates on multiple fronts. Firstly, it encourages responsible pet ownership by incentivizing owners to take proactive steps towards controlling the pet population. By offering a practical solution such as subsidizing the cost of sterilization, the project aims to reduce the number of unplanned litters, which often contributes to the cycle of stray animals.
Secondly, “Pay One, Fix One Stray” addresses the welfare of stray animals directly. Through partnerships with locals, they identify stray animals in need of sterilization and provide the necessary funding and support to carry out these procedures. This not only helps control the population of strays but also improves their overall health and well-being.
In essence, “Pay One Fix One Stray” is more than just a project; it is a movement towards building more compassionate communities and addressing the systemic issue of stray animal overpopulation. By combining practical solutions with community engagement, the project strives to make a tangible difference in the lives of both pets and stray animals, one sterilization at a time.
Come to this amazing event on February 19 and 20 at Catangnan covered court from 8am to 5pm.
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