Rabies management
Rabies is a fatal viral disease that attacks the nervous system. Once symptoms appear, it is almost always deadly, with a fatality rate of over 99%. It affects mammals of all kinds, including humans, and is found on every continent except Antarctica.
Every year, millions of dogs either contract rabies or are killed in culling programmes driven by fear. It's a tragedy on two levels: enormous suffering, and an approach that simply doesn't work. When dogs are removed from an area, new unvaccinated animals move in to fill the space - and the disease persists.
The scientific consensus is clear: the only effective way to control rabies is vaccination. A simple vaccine can prevent transmission entirely, protecting both animals and the people who live alongside them.
That's why rabies vaccination is a core part of our work. To date, we have vaccinated over 25,000 animals against rabies, protecting entire communities and saving lives on both sides of the human-animal relationship.
Rabies education
We also work with partner organisations to educate local communities about rabies: what it is, how it spreads, and why vaccination is the answer - not fear. When people understand the facts, they're far more likely to support the humane, effective approaches that genuinely make a difference.
