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The KSPCA worked in conjunction   The KSPCA joined animal lovers on   IN THE YEAR 2019
 with TNR Trust in undertaking various   Friday, 4th Oct 2019, in marking World
 spay, neutering and vaccination   Animal Day in the streets of Nairobi;
 campaigns in Nairobi.  promoting humane treatment of all   234 dogs   105 dogs

 animals.
 Dog business at Em bulbul
 It was brought to our notice about   Slaughterhouse visits
 a dog breeder/seller in Em bulbul   The last half of the year, 24   171 cats  300 cats
 area. The conditions of the dogs were   slaughterhouses have been visited.
 deplorable, malnourished, thirsty and   These include Isiolo,  Athi River,
 frightened. We talked to the owner   Kiserian, Ndonyo, Mwingi, Ruiru,
 of the business, recommended and   Kabati, Isinya, Ndumbuini and   WE RE-HOMED:  7 rabbits  WE ADMITTED:  7 rabbits
 suggested corrective measures to be   Dagoretti. We also had staff from Isiolo
 put in place. The owner of the business   county government slaughterhouse,

 however did not adhere to measures   who were being trained on humane
 and we therefore took action and   slaughter and use of captive bolts.   5 guineapigs  5 guineapigs
 shut down the business. We thank
 Dr. Jackton Achola, DVS Kajiado,
 and Dr Nazaria Nyaga, sub-county
 vet Kajiado North, for their efforts in   3 tortoises                 13 donkeys
 helping us resolve the matter.

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