Catch-Neuter-Vaccinate-Release Campaigns (CNVR)

With rapid developments taking place in main cities and the increase in the number of people living and working in these urban areas, it is only natural to witness the over population of stray dogs on the streets. Therefore, Embark's primary focus is the humane management of the roaming dog population in Sri Lanka. The Catch-Neuter-Vaccinate and Release to the same area (CNVR) method of dog population management is one that is accepted and applied worldwide, especially in many South East Asian countries where dog-bite related rabies is a threat.

Through the successful implementation of CNVR, also referred to as Animal Birth Control (ABC), Embark hopes to help prevent the spread of rabies; the transmission of diseases to other animals through contact; the injuries and fear caused by aggressive stray dogs; the noise and fouling resulting from increasing numbers and the tragic outcome of ever increasing road traffic accidents. Since 2007 Embark has utilized all available resources to implement CNVR related campaigns and raise awareness in an effective manner.

Today the CNVR method of dog population management supported by Embark is achieved through humane means and is beneficial to all.

Since stray dog overpopulation is not the only issue that needs addressing, Embark has clearly identifies other common concerns relating to these helpless animals. By sterilizing the dogs, treating the injured ones and even re-homing the animals, we are helping eradicate concerns like malnutrition, disease, injury through traffic accidents, injury through fighting and abusive treatment.

Embark ensures that kindness to animals is practiced throughout the entire CNVR process. Priority is given to ensure that animals are treated well all the way through from capturing and holding the animals up until the point of treating them and then releasing them back into their own neighbourhoods.

Ultimately as Sri Lankans we are all responsible for compassionate dog population management and it is within our power to act responsibly. With the 'no-kill' policy for stray dogs in place, the Government has created an environment favourable for Emabark to carry out positive campaigns, encourage the maintenance of animal welfare and help eradicate animal cruelty in our country.

The main objective of practicing animal birth control in stray dogs is dog-bite rabies eradication. The CNVR programme funded by Embark and implemented by groups such as Tsunami Animal-People Alliance and Blue Paw Trust is the only humane method to secure and protect people from this deadly disease while also caring for the dogs.

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