Following concerns by tourists and overseas-based Guyanese about animal welfare in the country, a team of regional and international veterinarians volunteered their services and is performing surgeries for the Guyana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA).
Currently, free neutering and spaying for dogs and cats is being done until August 1st.
Alexandra Rothlisberger, Senior Program Manager of the Humane Society International (Latin America and Caribbean) told Stabroek News that the team came to Guyana because they received several emails and calls from tourists and overseas based Guyanese who were concerned about animal welfare in this country.
She stated that on her first trip to Guyana with Trinidadian veterinarian Dr. Raymond
