Animal-friendly tourism: Sigiriya stray dogs sterilised, vaccinated

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Colombo, Feb 20 (Daily Mirror) - The Association of Veterinarians for Humane Management of Animal Population claims that most stray dogs in the Sigiriya tourism area have been sterilised and vaccinated to create a safer, healthier environment for both the animals and visitors who cherish this beautiful destination.

Association Chairman Dr. Chamith Nanayakkara said that the programme was launched with the goal of promoting animal-friendly tourism in the country.

"Rabies vaccines are provided to all stray animals in the area. This programme was initiated in 2016. There is often a misconception that stray dogs are a hindrance to foreign tourists, but our experience in the field tells a different story. Many travellers show the same compassion toward animals as we do, often stopping to feed, pet or even rescue them," Dr. Nanayakkara said.

Stray dogs are not just part of the streets; they become part of the journey. It’s time to shift the narrative and embrace kindness.

The programme has been organised over the past ten years by Adopt a Dog in Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Sigiriya Project, Central Cultural Fund and Vets for Future as the veterinary partner.

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Sterilizer Thursday, 20 February 2025 11:19 AM

Pls sterilize all the stray dogs around the country .tourists aren’t the only humans coming in contact will these stray dogs… locals face this problem year around

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“The Lansi Burgher Gent” Thursday, 20 February 2025 11:47 PM

Well done, fellas! Kudos to you all for looking after these poor innocent dogs and puppies, who are in abject misery due to no mistake of theirs. Just born into a life of suffering, at the hands of us humans. Thank you for showing these dogs in a positive light. Reading previous comments and comments on another similar article on this paper, makes us dog lovers-sick. So much hatred towards these dogs, that these sadists are calling for them to be destroyed and culled. Vile gutter scum of society, who advocate and take such a stance on this. This is the land of the Buddha. Let us keep it that way, whereby Buddhism thrives in its compassion and kindness towards animals. Cruel, barbaric, animal abusers and sadists have no place in such a civilised society as ours.

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