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108 Lives in 3 Days: How Vanadzor Hosted Its Largest Spay/Neuter Campaign

From April 28 to 30, 2025, a free spay/neuter campaign for stray dogs and cats was held at the “Shunn u Katun” Veterinary Clinic in Vanadzor.
The campaign was organized with the support of Tierschutz Entwicklungshilfe (Germany) and Fondation Brigitte Bardot (France).

Campaign Results

Over 3 days, we performed 108 surgeries:
  • 29 female dogs
  • 17 male dogs
  • 24 female cats
  • 38 male cats
Each surgery means:
  • Prevention of disease
  • Avoidance of unwanted births
  • Reduced stress, aggression, and danger
  • A step forward in humane population control

How It Was Organized

  • Admissions started at 09:30 AM (10:30 on the last day), on a walk-in basis
  • All surgeries were performed by experienced international veterinarians
  • We used modern anesthesia and sterile materials
  • Every animal received post-op care and ear tagging for identification

Clinic Contribution and Funding

Although free for caretakers and volunteers, the campaign required serious investment.
The “Shunn u Katun” clinic contributed over 300,000 AMD, covering:
  • Medicines and consumables
  • Staff working hours
  • Utilities and food for the team
  • Cleaning, organization, volunteer coordination

Acknowledgments

❤️ Our heartfelt thanks go to:
  • International foundations for their trust and support
  • Veterinarians for their dedication and professionalism
  • Volunteers for helping with animals, hygiene, and logistics
  • Citizens of Vanadzor for their compassion and involvement

Why It Matters

A sterilized animal means:
  • A life spared from suffering
  • No future litters born into hardship
  • A quiet win for compassion and kindness

What’s Next

We believe this campaign is just the beginning.
The “Shunn u Katun” clinic is ready to organize more such projects — in Vanadzor and beyond.
Everyone can contribute:
  • Spay or neuter your own pets or local strays
  • Share information
  • Support those who care

Clinic Contacts

📍 Address: Tumanyan Street 7, Vanadzor, Armenia
📞 Phone: +374 55 895495
📧 Email: amvetmir@gmail.com
Thank you for your support. You are saving lives — and we saw it happen 108 times in a row.