Goal

The goal of the Stray Animal Foundation Platform is to create a close cooperation between the different organizations who are involved with the stray animal problems. In this way knowledge and resources can be used optimally on behalf of the benefit of the welfare of stray animals and to contribute to solutions on the spot.

Mission

Countries and people around the world take respectful care of their stray animals.

Reducing the suffering of stray animals by:

• Stimulating the cooperation between organizations which are involved with stray animals (the effect of the total is bigger than the sum of the individual organizations);
• Offering practical help to all participating organizations by giving information, exchanging knowledge, skills and materials;
• Giving publicity to our work through PR campaigns.

Focus

The Focus of Stray AFP is on CNVR and education. Scientific studies  show that CNVR is feasible at all times and helps reduce stray populations. CNVR is short for Collect Neuter Vaccinate and Return which means free roaming dogs and dogs who do have owners are collected, sterilised, vaccinated labelled and taken back to where they had come from. Studies show that, when sterile populations are created, the number of dogs will diminish. But this only works in combination with educations and registration. In 1990 the World Health Organisation and the WSPA released a report that stated the most effective method is combination of:

•     Sterilisation (at least 70% of the she-dogs).
•     Education (responsible dog ownership, breeding, dumping).
•     Registration (identification of both animaland owner).

Donations and support

Donations are more than welcome. If you would like to donate to the Animal Foundation Platform you can use the following bank account: 1607.50.369 t.n.v. Animal Foundation Platform. The number is in the Netherlands. If you live in another country and you want to donate, please send an email to info@stray-afp.org