104 Cats on Kelapa Island Sterilized and Vaccinated Against Rabies for Free
Reported by Anita Karyati | Translated by Rizky Mawardi
A total of 104 cats in Kelapa Island Urban Village, Seribu Utara Islands District, Seribu Islands have been sterilized and vaccinated against rabies.
Successfully vaccinated
Acting Head of Seribu Islands KPKP Sub-agency, Andi Dala Jemma said sterilization is one of the most measurable effort to control the cat population. This activity also supports efforts to maintain Jakarta as a rabies-free area.
200 Male Cats Belonging to Cengkareng Residents Sterilized"In its implementation, we collaborate with the Indonesian Veterinary Association's Jakarta Branch and FR Vet and Petshop," he said, Friday (11/13).
He added that of the 104 cats that received services, 81 were female cats and 23 were male cats.
For stray cats, treatment is carried out using the Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) method. The cat is captured to undergo sterilization and vaccination, then returned to its original habitat after its condition is stable.
"The pet cats can take part in the service after being registered by the owner without any charge," he added.
Meanwhile, Acting Head Section of Animal Health and Husbandry for Seribu Islands KPKP, Sandri Oktama stated the activity on Kelapa Island was the final event of the year, as sterilization and vaccination achievements exceeded the established targets.
"Since January until now, more than 900 cats in the Seribu Islands have been sterilized and around 1,500 pets have been successfully vaccinated," he stated.
