{"id":4097,"date":"2025-10-24T11:05:19","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T11:05:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wingsforanimals.org\/stray-animals-and-pets\/"},"modified":"2025-12-01T16:25:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T16:25:11","slug":"stray-animals-and-pets","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wingsforanimals.org\/en\/stray-animals-and-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"Stray animals and Pets"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Through our work as flight crew for KLM we are able to visit shelters for stray animals, especially dogs and cats, worldwide. We support these centres with medical and other resources and often also by helping them to care for the animals.
In addition we offer financial support to organisations that sterilise stray animals. An important means to further reduce animal suffering and even prevent it.
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Kach\u00f3 di K\u00f2rsou<\/div>

Kach\u00f3 di K\u00f2rsou - Dog of Curacao - is a small-scale, home-based shelter for dogs on Curacao.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Shanghai Animal Rescue<\/div>

This foundation, just outside Shanghai, is committed to helping abandoned animals. Shanghai Animal Rescue takes them in, provides medical care, looks after them, and ultimately finds them a new home. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Delhi Tails of Compassion<\/div>

Tails of Compassion (ToC) was founded on Aug. 18, 2017 with the goal of providing a good home for senior and special needs dogs and other animals. Currently, ToC is home to more than 40 dogs, 3 goats and a few chickens. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Every Living Thing<\/div>

Every Living Thing (ELT) works to improve the lives of animals in Tanzania, East Africa.<\/p>\n

Their mission is to work with local governments to help enforce the current Animal Welfare Act (2008) while educating communities about the rights of all animals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Over the years, we have been able to support many projects and shelters at our KLM flight destinations.<\/p>

We visit the projects and shelters we support regularly and bring them the necessary relief supplies for the (stray) animals.
Like medical supplies such as antiparasitics, antibiotics and vitamins for dogs cats and horses, but also devices such as drones and GoPros for the protection of animals in the wild.<\/p>

In addition, we see the wonderful work the volunteers of these projects and shelters are able to do with the financial support made possible by our donors, sponsors and funds.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Sterilisation<\/div>

Sterilization decreases the number of stray animals. This prevents a lot of animal suffering <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Sterilisation<\/div>

Neutered animals are healthier and less likely to contract diseases. They are also less aggressive which reduces the chance of fighting and thus injuries <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Many of the animal shelter organizations we support also have sterilization programs. These Trap-Neuter-Release-Manage (TNRM) programs ensure that there are less stray animals living a miserable life on the streets. <\/p>

Sterilised animals are generally healthier and less likely to suffer from illnesses such as uterine infections or testicular cancer. They also tend to be less aggressive and show reduced territorial and roaming behaviour. As a result, they fight less, which lowers the risk of injury. This is also more pleasant for the people around them. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Every day thousands of animals wait in shelters and sanctuaries for a new home. Adopting is not only an act of love, it literally saves lives. Whether you’re looking for a loyal dog, a cuddly cat, a curious rabbit or even a special exotic animal, adoptable animals come in all shapes and sizes – each with their own story, character and charm. <\/p>

Why choose adoption over buying?<\/strong><\/h4>

Because adopting an animal offers numerous benefits \u2013 for the animal, for you, and for society as a whole.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Many shelter animals have had a difficult start. By adopting, you give them a second chance at happiness. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Every adoption creates space for a new stray animal in need.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Adopted animals are often medically examined, vaccinated, microchipped and neutered or spayed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Instead of encouraging puppy farming or impulsive sales, send a clear message: animals are not disposable products….<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Then be very careful!
<\/strong>Not all pet providers are bona fide. And not all of them treat the animals they sell well. We have created a checklist especially for this purpose to distinguish the good from the bad. But of course it is always better to adopt an animal! <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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