3C Youth program

At 3C, we encourage students/young volunteers to conduct feeding programs in their colleges or neighborhoods.

To be effective, the ABC program must neuter at least 80% of the population of stray dogs or cats within one heat cycle, which is about 6 months. One of the easiest ways to achieve this is by a feeding program.

Step one— chalk out a route within a small locality, even a couple of kilometers is adequate, as long as it includes a ‘kachra’ bin along the way.

Step two— start feeding dogs at one or two fixed points along this route, preferably in the morning when the dogs are hungry and the traffic hasn’t become too heavy. While it’s not always possible, try to feed close to a rubbish bin, that way when you ease off feeding, the dogs collected here will almost always find something to eat. If cooked meat is not possible, (because of bowls and such like) try to feed something that is easy to carry, dog food is ideal, (but not all strays will eat dog food) biscuits or bread is another option.

Step three— make a list of the dogs that come regularly to be fed, noting colour, sex, age and if it is neutered. Most neutered dogs have notched ears.

Step four— as soon as the dogs are friendly and are used to coming to the place at a fixed time, take appointments from Canine Control and Care to neuter them. These dogs will also be vaccinated against rabies, during the time they are with us for surgery.

Step five— after they are released back at the feeding point, continue feeding to monitor the dog’s post-operative condition. Make a note of these neutered dogs, and if there are no more intact animals in that pack of dogs you now have a puppy free lane.