Mayhew International works to promote companion animal welfare and the humane management of homeless cats and dogs through a network of community animal care initiatives. Our work with vets interested in this area of animal welfare has a special significance for international development, benefiting communities in developing countries, many of whom rely on their animals for support.
- We advocate neutering as the most humane method of dealing with the overpopulation of companion animals.
- We offer information and advice on the setting up and running of sterilisation programmes.
- We collaborate with other welfare organisations and university veterinary faculties to provide low-cost veterinary services for local communities.
- We work with governments and local authorities in an advisory capacity to improve companion animal welfare conditions under their jurisdiction.
- We offer training for overseas veterinary personnel and animal welfare organisations.
Our work stretches from neighbouring European countries to places as far afield as Russia, Afghanistan, India and Peru.
Latest News
13th July 2008 - The Mayhew Animal Home Open Day is Sunday, 13th July, from 12-4pm! International Projects Officer Joy Lee will be on hand to answer your questions and share the latest news. Refresh yourself with a Moscow Mule and a blini; browse the merchandise and take part in our raffle (vodka, Peruvian coffee), all in aid of Mayhew International. Sergeant Penny Farthing from Nowzad Dogs will also be making an appearance with Tali, one of the dogs we rescued last year from Afghanistan. See you there!
24th June 2008 - Gillian Scott VN, Animal Care Manager at The Mayhew Animal Home, will be participating in a sterilisation programme at the Asociacion Humanitaria "San Francisco de Asis" in Piura, Peru, 29th June - 13th July. To read about our collaboration with the Asociacion, please click here. Stay tuned for news from Peru in July!
16th June 2008 - Latest news from Moscow: Dr Natasha Potapochkina sterilises almost 100 animals so far this year; Moscow City Government plans to build more shelters! Coming soon.
1st May 2008 - Launch of Mayhew International website. This site is best viewed through Firefox (Windows or Mac), Safari (Windows or Mac) or Internet Explorer 7.