The Fogo Island project began in 2021 in São Filipe, following a city council request for assistance with street animal management and improving animal and public health. It expanded in 2022 to include Santa Catarina and Mosteiros. Since then, we have conducted annual campaigns, spending time in each municipality based on needs and budget.

Managing street animals on Fogo has been challenging, particularly in urban areas, due to occasional lack of support or indifference from the local population. However, community interest seems to be growing each year. Currently, canine and feline populations show improved health and body condition, and lower parasitic loads compared to earlier campaigns. Furthermore, while some unsupervised street animals remain, many of them are now castrated.

This ongoing programme relies on collaboration with the Municipalities, the Delegation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of Fogo, and Projecto Vitó, requiring sustained efforts to maintain progress and address challenges.