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108 Lives in 3 Days: How Vanadzor Hosted Its Largest Spay/Neuter Campaign
2025-04-30 23:00
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
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Thank you for your support. You are saving lives — and we saw it happen 108 times in a row.