African Mobile Clinics


Mobile clinics are essential to animal welfare in Africa.
These clinics provide sterilisation and treatment for animals and advice for their owners.
PAWS Mauritius
The PAWS mobile clinic began operation in June 2002.
The clinic, with all its equipment, was donated by WSPA and The Marchig Animal Welfare Trust.
The mobile clinic covers the island with the help of volunteer veterinarians, offering free sterilisation of dogs and cats, and also treatment and advice.
The PAWS Team:
Animal Welfare Officer
The Animal Welfare Officer goes canvassing in the villages, explaining the benefits of sterilisation and taking the names of people who want to have their dogs or cats sterilised.
She distributes pamphlets outlining the precautions to be taken before and after the operation.
She also educates on animals‘ basic needs for food, water, shelter, love and attention.
Driver
The Driver responds to calls received during the day to pick up wounded, sick or abandoned animals around the island.
The driver also collects animals and their owners and takes them home after an operation.
Veterinarian
The Vet holds a surgery for owners who have called PAWS during the day.
The Vet will sterilise an average of 15 dogs and cats per day, male and female, and will also see up to 10 other owners who come to the clinic with sick or injured animals.
Vet Assistant
The Vet Assistant assists the Vet.
He or she is also responsible for cleaning the mobile clinic and the sterilization of the surgical equipment for the next day.