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One of the most important roles of the animal protection work undertaken by SOS is to prevent, by the castration of the stray animals, the constant tide of puppies and kittens. Since the year 2000 we have accomplished the most extensive cat castration programme on the Balearics. Annually 600 cats in the area of the munipality of Calvia are caught, castrated and released. Tame cats are homed only when neutered and coupons are given for kittens in order to be spayed or castrated when they are old enought at one of the participating vets in the campaign.
Dr. Karina Pirron, who has a veterinary practice in Palmanova works tirelessly to help the animals at the SOS facility. Carrying out the necessary surgeries as well as taking care of the sick animals who come into the care of the SOS. If you feel that you would like to help in any way at all there are several possibilities open to you. You can either become a member with an annual membership charge of 50 Euros for adults and 30 Euros for children. You could participate as a foster home, help with transportation or even help in the SOS facility by taking care of the animals or walking them. Donations to SOS are also very gratefully received. If inclined there are always ways to help animals in need. In November 2006, at the initiative of Glenda Dean and the Robert Winsor Association a golf tournament was organized for SOS Animal at Royal Bendinat Golf Club to raise funds for the construction of new outdoor enclosuresfor our dogs. The event was a great success and the sum of € 78,000 was raised!
The delay however led the organizers of the golf tournament to give part of the money to other animal welfare organizations on the island; nevertheless a part did cover a major part of the cost of the fencing of the area. The entire project cost 55,981.38 € incl. IVA, of which € 51,000 was paid from funds from the golf tournament and the rest was paid from the budget of maintenance of the dogs. We are enormously grateful to Glenda Dean, Robert Winsor, the Royal Bendinat Golf Club, Vicky and Harry Metcalfe and all those whose generous donations have made a better life possible for our dogs! Thank you very much!
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