John Moore Animal Welfare

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

John Moore Animal Welfare, a registered Community Veterinary Clinic, was established in October 2017 by Dr Helen Moore with the dream of making a positive difference in the lives of the animals in the surrounding, less fortunate communities. After discussions with many members within these communities, it was established that the most pressing needs include reduction of the stray cat and dog population and affordable veterinary services for the owned and much- loved pets. John Moore Animal Welfare’s mission is to uplift animal welfare in poor, under-resourced and marginalised areas of Robertson and the surrounding community. The welfare is aptly named after Dr Helen’s late brother-in-law, John Moore. John was tragically killed by a Wildebeest, along with his father, Mike, whilst hiking with their family near their home farmlands. These two men died protecting John's Mom and siste,r who were present during the attack. They lived and died as heroes. John was an animal lover and generous to the core. We wish to honour him every day through this foundation.  

WHAT JMAW CURRENTLY OFFERS

1. The primary veterinary health care clinic operates weekly in one of the low-income areas of Robertson, offering affordable vaccinations, internal and external parasite control, and treatment of sick animals.
2. Subsidised or sponsored Sterilisations.  Any resident living in these communities requesting sterilisation for their pets will be helped through John Moore Animal Welfare. Pets are brought to Cornerstone Veterinary Practice in Robertson, where they are sterilised.

All animals handed over for sterilisation are vaccinated against Rabies, given preventative tick and flea treatment, and dewormed, as we are dedicated to population control, believing strongly that this is the first step in disease prevention and community upliftment. Our goal through means of sterilisation is aimed at greatly reducing the number of unwanted and uncared-for dogs and cats. To keep the population of these animals in check, we need to maintain a consistent and continuous presence within our community.

 MAKING A DIFFERENCE

In addition to our weekly clinic, we hold regular mass sterilisation days. Many healthy pets face euthanasia each month because there are not enough homes. Did you know that an unsterilized female dog, her mate, and their unsterilized offspring can produce 67 000 dogs altogether in 6 years? Sterilisation is the only way we can prevent unwanted litters from being born.

OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME

We understand the significance of education. To quote the late Nelson Mandela, “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world." Visiting schools and holding educational talks allow us to share our knowledge and passion with the children in order to ensure that they understand the importance of the five freedoms for animals. Our vet is usually accompanied by one of her dogs to demonstrate how to safely approach and handle their pets and also to show the kids what healthy and happy dogs look like.