Better Lives for Dogs Global Dog Population Management Campaign Alistair Findlay Programmes Manager – MENA November 2015

2015 – 2020 campaign aims Global To convince governments to adopt humane ethical policies and practices that will improve the lives of 50 million dogs 5 regions: Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Africa, MENA. 25 countries

2015 – 2020 campaign aims MENA region 3 - 5 countries engaged in developing DPM

Methodology DPM components Education and training Legislation Reproduction control Identification and registration Holding facilities and re-homing centres Primary dog healthcare Controlling access to resources Euthanasia

Steps to the solution Collaboration with one health approach

Steps to the solution Stand alone DPM or integrated with rabies mass vaccination programmes DPM programmes tailored to location, the characteristics of the dog population and the attitude the community has towards dogs Individual or multiple countries working together Model programmes to influence others

The role of World Animal Protection To form long term partnerships with governments and other stakeholders. Workshops/programme planning facilitation. Training – Vets and catching teams. Provision of DPM information/education resources. Facilitate visits to model DPM programmes. Technical advice (holding facilities, surveys, equipment, evaluation) Build our evidence case (document process) of each programme.

Thank you For more information go to Animals in Communities on the World Animal Protection website www.worldanimalprotection.org alistairfindlay@worldanimalprotection.org Better Lives for Dogs