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contribute to early detection and make informed choices that contribute to
containment of emerging health risks. public health on both personal and
Moreover, the human-animal bond collective levels.
cultivated through responsible pet
ownership has positive implications for CONCLUSION:
mental health and community well-being. As we embrace the interconnectedness of
all living beings, let us champion animal
protection not merely as a moral imperative
but as an indispensable pillar for the
well-being of present and future
generations. It is, indeed, an investment in a
healthier, more harmonious world.

So, if you want to invest in tangible ways in
our communities in Uganda, you can
volunteer at a clinic, make a donation
towards a clinic, or become a monthly
subscriber at www.uniquelypaws.org.
If you want to get a matching donation to
specifically support your community with a
clinic, contact us:
info@uniquelypaws.org
+256 703 551 709
https://uniquelypaws.org/
Hope to see you soon.

(This dog’s smile turned to a frown a few
minutes later as his owner brought him for
the first castration surgery of the year at the
Uniquely Paws sponsored Kawempe Free
Community Clinic, February 2024: Photo
courtesy of Meg Jaquay)
Empowered communities are more resilient
in the face of health challenges, fostering a
ripple effect of positivity. An informed
community is a resilient community. So
before World Veterinary Day in April 2024,
this coalition will start tracking all animal
care services across the country on the
GARC online tool. It will allow the coalition
to see the gaps in serviced areas, and the
hot spots of potential rabies threats. With this
data, the Coalition can target areas in more
need and organize more free community
clinics in conjunction with local leaders.
And last but not least, Animal protection
efforts invariably involve educational
initiatives on responsible pet ownership,
which is why every child who brings their pet (Two Kawempe community members and
to a clinic receives a free coloring book to their dogs thanking Uniquely Paws for
teach them how to take care of their dog or sponsoring the Kawempe Free Community
cat. By nurturing a culture of awareness, we Clinic, February 2024
equip individuals, especially the children, to Photo Courtesy of Meg Jaquay)

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