Global Dog Rescue Experiences
Photo credit: Megan Ewing
Dog love knows no borders.
With our clinics we’re creating a culture of proactive pet population control and getting ahead of the game. Along with population control, our goal is to provide education and QUALITY sterilizations for pets and for dogs on the street. And while it may be our four-legged friends that bring us together, it’s the people we meet along the way and communities that welcome us that make this work really meaningful. Through our clinics we build partnerships and long term relationships with amazing dog advocates around the world.
We also do intakes from rescues abroad to help them reduce their numbers so they can continue to help more scruffs in need.
Why We Do It
Communities around the world struggle with dog overpopulation
Yes, we swear it’s possible to have too many dogs. So we’re working to prevent an unsupported dog population that ultimately suffers. One female dog can theoretically produce over 67,000 puppies in 6 years. The quick math: in three years we’ve helped reduce the future pet population by over one billion animals.
Some communities do not have the resources to offer spay and neuter clinics, which means the dog population continues to grow year after year. Through our clinics and intakes, we’re able to help reduce the overpopulation now and in the future.
What’s Next
We’ve got big plans…
Some of which are waiting patiently for a time when travelling abroad is possible, but some are closer to home. Overpopulation is an issue in Canada too.
We’ve been building a relationship with our neighbours to the north in Manitoba and have been fortunate to participate in Spay and Neuter clinics with them. Beyond clinics, we’re working to provide education and support. While intakes have been helpful, some owners have pregnant dogs they’re unable to support, but don’t want to give up. And so, Spay-&-Return was born (pun intended). Pregnant moms are brought back to Toronto with our team, and set up in comfy cozy homes where they can safely deliver and wean their pups. Eventually the moms are spayed before being returned to their loving owners and the pups are adopted by new scruff parents!
While working abroad is rewarding, it’s so exciting to see our relationships with the communities of Norway House and Cross Lake grow.
So what are you waiting for, join in!
Testimonial
SOS Dedicated Volunteer Victoria - Puebla Spay & Neuter Clinic, 2019
"Travelling to Puebla with Save Our Scruff was the best kind of adventure. When we piled into our giant van in Mexico City and hit the road I already felt like I was part of a big family, even though I’d met most of the team an hour before. Through the magical winding mountainous landscape we drove to arrive in beautiful Puebla. From meeting the amazing coordinator Gaby, to visiting local shelters, and the clinic itself, the whole experience was seamless. The clinic was more heartwarming than I ever could have expected. Of course it was exciting to meet almost 300 dogs and cats over the course of 3 days, but the owners were what really made it special. Despite the language barriers I was easily able to understand that they truly loved their animals. It was so touching to see them faithfully waiting by their sides for hours as they recovered from surgery. They trusted us to take care of one of their family members and were so appreciative for everything we did. It really was a true team effort. Even when things got hectic or busy, the task at hand always felt manageable because of the amazing support that Cynthia and the team gave each other. Starting the day with a yoga class with Cynthia herself wasn’t bad either. If you have the chance, you really must go!"