ANIMAL HEALTH IN COMMUNITIES
We are a non governmental, not-for-profit organisation, based in Austria, dedicated to supporting animal welfare and health in communities, through the development of sustainable street animal management programmes in areas where our work is needed the most.
In many places in the world, cats and dogs are left to roam freely without supervision, being at risk for suffering from serious illnesses or malnutrition or experiencing traumatic injuries or harassment
The free-roaming of cats and dogs can also cause public health concerns, like the transmission of diseases, fecal contamination of public spaces, nuisance, and they can show aggressive behaviour towards humans. Furthermore, predation and violation of livestock and wildlife, ultimately threatening livelihoods and the balance of ecosystems, presents a common problem.
In response to the overpopulation of street animals and public pressure, the responsible authorities, feeling pressured to achieve fast results, and lacking the necessary human and financial resources, can end up opting for inadequate and inhumane dog population management measures (e.g poisoning, electrocution).
In order to avoid the consequences of free-roaming, and mostly with good intentions, some animals are being chained or kept inside small enclosures all their lives which can not only result in behavioral problems but ultimately in an unhappy existance. Dogs are after all domestic animals and keeping them without stimuli or social contacts to humans or other dogs and keeping them without insufficient food, water or shade are major animal welfare concerns
We envision communities where animals and human beings can live healthy and in harmony with each other and with the environment.
To provide veterinary care to street animals, raise awareness and support communities to responsibly care for their animals.
CoVets extends across multiple regions, focusing on improving animal health, welfare, and the interconnected well-being of humans and ecosystems. Each region presents unique challenges, from managing stray animal populations to addressing public health risks and promoting sustainable coexistence.
Not everything can be measured in numbers. More than data, we are only happy if we can see a change for the better within the communities.
Recovered from an advanced stage of vector-borne disease transmitted by ticks.
Was amputatated after a road traffic accident. She couldn’t have adapted better to her new condition.
The most famous dog from Tarrafal São Nicolau, Cabo Verde, got even more famous for wearing a collar.
