Rarotongan Dogs Mass Desexing Project by the Cook Islands SPCA

The Cook Islands SPCA looks after stray, abused and homeless animals here in Rarotonga. Along with ongoing animal welfare we are currently focusing on a Mass Island Desexing project to help keep the dog population under control.

We are aiming to spay or neuter 1,500 dogs (stray or owned) which will hopefully make a noticeable long-term difference to the dog numbers here in Rarotonga, keeping them happy and healthy. This will be a free service that we can provide to the community who often feel they can not afford veterinary care or feel uncomfortable taking their animals to be desexed.

To make this project happen we need to raise approximately $120,000.00. This will go towards veterinary/surgical supplies, vet accommodation while they carry out the project, transporting the animals to and from surgery, property rental/surgery site hire, ongoing surgical follow up etc.

We would also like to send all de-sexed dogs away with a nice new colour coded collar so we can easily tell who has taken part in the programme and make it easier for follow up dog registration.

Once completed, we hope this project will not only make the animals lives better but also the experience of many tourists that visit our tropical paradise on a yearly basis. If you have ever visited Rarotonga you will know that there are many dogs roaming the beaches and roads. Unfortunately these dogs often get hit by cars leaving them badly injured; or vice verse the dogs can dangerously charge out at scooters injuring the riders. A reduction in dog numbers will hopefully reduce both of these problems.

The small team of volunteers at the CISPCA are dedicated to making a real difference, we just need the money to make it happen. Please support this excellent cause...donate and LIKE our Cook Islands SPCA Facebook page to monitor our progress!