Monitoring strays for the planning of future activities. Our work in Cernavoda

How many animals, where they are located, how they are getting on – these are just some of the pieces of information we note down and collate during our periodic survey of the number of animals living on the streets of Cernavoda in Romania.

Monitoring strays for the planning of future activities. Our work in Cernavoda

Being familiar with the territory is key

One of the fundamental aspects of our work is understanding the area in which we operate. It is for this reason that we conduct a periodic survey of the number of male dogs, female dogs, puppies, sterilized and non-sterilized animals present on the streets.

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We conduct our survey on a regular basis, always following the same route and noting any changes in the animal population.

How many animals, where they are located, how they are getting on – these are just some of the pieces of information we note down and collate during our periodic survey of the number of animals living on the streets of Cernavoda in Romania

This year’s litter season has begun

Monitoring strays is a crucial activity for strategically planning future interventions: the data we gather helps us to understand whether there is an increase or a decrease in the number of stray animals, and also provides us with insights into the formation of any groups.

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In recent months, we have in fact noticed an increase in the number of dogs on the streets. Puppy season has begun, and this is resulting in more dogs being abandoned. This period of the year has a significant impact on the work we do and influences all the activities we will carry out in the coming months.