Animal Welfare Organisations Four Paws, Bangkok Cat Society and Lanta Animal Welfare sterilised and vaccinated 200 stray cats in a Buddhist Temple Thailand

  Wat Klong Toei Nok temple in Bangkok 

Nearly 200 stray cats were sterilized and vaccinated in just two days at a Buddhist temple in Thailand, animal welfare organization Four Paws shared on Monday.

The initiative aimed to humanely control the growing stray cat population using the TNVR (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return) method. It was held at the Wat Klong Toei Nok temple in Bangkok on December 13-14, 2024.

Four Paws, Bangkok Cat Society and Lanta Animal Welfare worked together to offer free vaccination and sterilization of stray and community cats in low-income areas around the temple. 

Residents care for cats in the area, but limited access to affordable veterinary care has led to overpopulation.

The campaign raised awareness of the benefits of TNVR. It helps to reduce stray populations, improve animal health, and prevent diseases like rabies.

The involvement of the temple monks and residents was key to the campaign’s success. Monks helped identify cats needing medical attention and encouraged community participation.

Matt Backhouse from Four Paws said sustainable stray animal population management can thrive when communities are actively involved.

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