About the Project
Our Proposal: Saving Dogs, Protecting People
In Western Uganda, communities are deeply connected to livestock; yet dogs and cats, the animals that share our homes and protect our families, have been left behind.
PetLuv presents a humane, public-health–driven solution: establishing the first Small Animal Clinic and Dog Sanctuary in Western Uganda to rescue, treat, vaccinate, and educate at scale.
The Problem
High rates of pet injuries and deaths from road accidents, compounded by inhumane methods of population control.
Stray Dog Populations
Many households acquire dogs for security but cannot afford to feed them. As a result, large numbers of dogs roam the streets, hungry and abandoned.
Rabies and Zoonotic Diseases
Few owners can afford routine vaccination. Rabies and other zoonoses remain constant threats to humans, livestock, and pets.
No Dedicated Facility
There is no small animal clinic in the region. Most veterinarians are livestock-oriented and unequipped for small animal practice.
Animal Welfare Crisis
Stray dogs wander in search of food and water, often being knocked down on roads. Injured and sick animals have nowhere to go for treatment.
No Dedicated Facility
There is no small animal clinic in the region. Most veterinarians are livestock-oriented and unequipped for small animal practice.
Inhumane Population Control
With no humane strategy, local authorities resort to poisoning and mass killing to manage dog numbers, causing unnecessary suffering and failing to solve the root causes.
View What PetLuv Uganda is doing about the Problem
We currently operate an ambulatory veterinary service across Western Uganda, providing basic treatments, emergency response when called, and sensitization on animal welfare and vaccination. These efforts have saved many lives and demonstrate that communities respond when services are available.
