All About Gansbaai Steri-Thon
For those who haven’t yet heard about it: Gansbaai Steri-Thon is essentially a sterilisation “marathon” for cats and dogs. Overstrand Animal Action, veterinarians, volunteers, and the community will provide as many animals as possible with spay or neuter procedures. Along with basic medical care such as deworming, tick and flea control, and rabies vaccinations.
The goal is to humanely curb the growth of the local pet population while giving every living animal a fair chance at a healthy life.
Most important is that everyone in the community is invited to join Steri-Thon, whether they have pets or not.
A Distressing Situation
Let’s take a close look at the consequences of unsterilised pets:
• Puppies and kittens are dying of hunger or from worm infestations
• Puppies and kittens are sold, dumped or killed because they are unwanted
• Mothers are too weak and malnourished to feed their litters
• Males are injured in fights during mating season
• Dogs are being bred for dog fighting
• Dogs are being bred as a source of income
How To Get Involved in Steri-Thon
Here are ways you can be involved in the upcoming Steri-Thon:
Book a sterilisation appointment for your pet: Call Dee Henderson - 081 753 5868. A strict screening will be done (the animal must be healthy and can not be in heat or pregnant). Terms & Conditions will apply.
Contribute to the wish list (cardboard boxes, newspapers, blankets, and old towels).
Volunteer your time: Call Sheryll Steyn - 072 808 8145
Share information about the event with as many people as possible
Buy a Paw / Sponsor an Animal:
Buy a Paw: R10, R20, R50, R100, or R250
Sponsor an animal: R700
Bank Details:
Bank: First National Bank
Account Name: Steri-Thon
Account Number: 6317 588 5591
Reference: Your Name
Together We Are One
Steri-Thon is proud to partner with FirstRand Volunteers, EberVet, Xplorio, SAAWIA, Vets@Gansbaai, Ellis Real Estate and all the volunteers who so generously donate their time.
Would you like to become involved in Steri-Thon?
Volunteer, donate, or book a sterilisation and leave a lasting pawprint to reduce the spread of disease. As a united community, we can make a difference if we stand together!
