Human Society in Cozumel
Mass Steralization Campaign Kicks Off
This Monday the 21st of September, the Humane Society started the new phase of the free spay/neuter campaign. With the support of IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare) the spay/neuter efforts will be intensified dedicating two days a week to providing this service in mass. On these first 2 days of intensified campaign 28 pets were sterilized, the goal per week being 50 animals. The idea is to gain campaign speed as they go along and reach the goal of 2,000 animals for the first year, which is roughly 10% of the estimated pet population in Cozumel.
The Humane Society medical staff has been training for this several months now. Part of the preparation included the visit last month of a veterinarian from Monterrey, Dr. Erika Garcia Chung, whose expertise is exclusively on volume spay/neuter. Erika worked with each veterinarian and assistant individually, to improve techniques and advise on details to make surgeries safer and faster. She also worked with the team as a whole to make the whole procedure happen smoothly and efficiently.
The Humane Society is determined to achieve the goal of Cozumel being 70% sterilzed within the next 5 years. This statistic alone has been proven to end replacement issues. Please support the Humane Soceity so they can get the job done and Cozumel can be a hope and inspiration for many other areas in Mexico.