Practical, local action — day by day
Our work focuses on long-term, hands-on action in the south of Mauritius. With a small volunteer team and limited resources, we prioritise prevention, consistency, and presence — working where animals live and where problems are most visible.
We don’t operate from a distance. These are the streets, beaches, villages, and fields we pass every day.
Where we work
We work primarily in Blue Bay, Pointe d’Esny, Beau Vallon, Le Bouchon, Mahebourg and surrounding areas.
In these places, stray dogs and cats live alongside people — on public beaches, near shops and homes, along roadsides, and in nearby sugarcane fields. Some are known and cared for over many years. Others appear suddenly, abandoned or newly born.
By focusing on specific areas rather than spreading ourselves too thin, we are able to monitor animals over time, respond quickly when situations arise, and build trust within the local community.
Daily care and feeding
Regular feeding is a part of our work — but it is never the whole solution.
We feed and monitor known stray dogs and cats, many of whom are recognised by name, routine, and behaviour. This allows us to notice changes in health, identify new arrivals, and intervene early when animals are injured, sick, or at risk.
Heat, heavy rain, cyclones, illness, injuries, and the regular dumping of animals make this work ongoing and unpredictable. Consistency matters — and presence makes a difference.
Sterilisation campaigns
Sterilisation is at the heart of our long-term approach.
Every few weeks, when funding and vet availability allow, we organise community sterilisation days using local halls or similar venues where electricity and basic facilities are available.
Animals sterilised during these days typically include:
- Known stray dogs and cats from the surrounding area
- Newly dumped animals identified shortly before the campaign
- Dogs and cats brought in by community members who want to sterilise but cannot manage the cost of private veterinary care or the transport required to access it.
With usually one vet available, around 15 animals can be sterilised per day. This means careful prioritisation — focusing on urgent cases, females in heat, and areas where new litters are most likely.
Sterilisation does not solve everything overnight, but it is the single most effective way to reduce suffering over time.
Medical care and emergencies
Injuries, illness, and abandonment are a regular reality.
When animals are hit by cars, attacked, severely infested, or dumped in known areas such as Blue Bay beach or nearby cane fields, we step in where possible — arranging veterinary care, recovery support, and follow-up when funds allow.
Not every situation has an easy outcome, and not every animal can be saved. We are honest about our limits, but we respond when we can — quickly, practically, and with compassion.
Education and community conversations
Lasting change depends on people.
We speak directly with local residents to share practical guidance on basic pet care, highlight the importance of sterilisation, and encourage empathy for street animals.
These are not formal programmes or lectures — they are everyday conversations, school visits, and moments of exchange that slowly shift understanding and responsibility.
Education is not about blame. It’s about helping people see animals differently and offering realistic ways to do better.
Foster and rehoming — when possible
Street life is not safe.
When animals are too young, injured, or vulnerable to survive on their own, we try to find temporary foster care and permanent homes. Puppies and seriously injured animals are prioritised when options exist.
Fostering and adoption are limited, and shelters are often full. This is why prevention through sterilisation remains so critical — without it, rehoming alone can never keep up.
Why local, long-term work matters
New animals continue to be abandoned. Challenges don’t disappear.
But over time, we see progress — fewer litters, healthier dogs, changing attitudes, and communities that begin to care more actively for the animals around them.
We believe meaningful change happens through consistent local action. By staying present, focusing on specific areas, and working together with the community, we can reduce suffering — bit by bit.
That is the work we commit to, every day.