Residents of Kyiv will be able to sterilize pets for free

Residents of Kyiv will be able to sterilize pets for free Shutterstock
Katerina Belousova

Sterilization prevents the occurrence of many diseases in animals and is almost the most effective way to solve the problem of homeless animals

In Kyiv, until October 11, the campaign for the World Animal Protection Day will continue, within the framework of which 30 pet sterilization operations will be carried out.

Also, on October 8, a special photo session will be held at the Temporary Animal Shelter "Exhibition Center", where those who want to can take pictures with the animals to help them find a home, KMDA reports on Facebook.

Socially vulnerable sections of the population will be able to take advantage of the sterilization offer. For this, it is necessary to contact one of the clinics of KP "Kyiv City Veterinary Medicine Hospital":

  • Darnytsky District Hospital (29 Virmenska St.) – (097) 563 92 79; (044) 366 64 04 (044) 563 94 79;
  • hospital of Desnyan district, (5-A Elektrotechnichna St.) – (063) 552 07 76, (044) 366 64 01;
  • Podilsky District Hospital (13 Yaroslavska Street) – (063) 536 53 37, (044) 366 64 05.

The message stated that the photos from the action at the animal shelter will be used to spread information about the pets, which will help them find a home.

Acting Natalya Mazur, director of the "Kyiv City Hospital of Veterinary Medicine" KP, explained that the purpose of these events is to draw attention to the situation with respect for animal rights.

"The Declaration of the Rights of Animals states that any animal dependent on humans has the right to care and protection. Sterilization is a concern, because it prevents the occurrence of many diseases in animals and is probably the most effective tool for solving the problem of homeless animals," she said.

Earlier, EcoPolitic wrote, that in Obukhiv, Kyiv region, animal rights activists called on the police to protect animals from the notorious dog hunter from Kyiv Oleksiy Svyatogor. He promised destroy stray dogs, who run after transport and bark at passers-by, in the discussion of the Facebook community "Overheard Obukhiv".

As EcoPolitic previously reported, the temporary shelter for animals will appear in Kyiv on the territory of the National Complex "Expocenter Ukraine" (VDNG).

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