CAN DO
OUR SERVICES
CAN provides local government and community engagement as part of an exemplary model to adapt and improve animal healthcare
and management.
ANIMAL MANAGEMENT & MICROCHIPPING
Each community has its own specific needs which CAN adopt to create a tangible and workable animal welfare solution. This includes: •Identification of stray or feral animals •Providing support to households with special needs (e.g., elderly, immunocompromised, overpopulated). Identifying these households and prioritising services. •Educating and supporting animal owners on responsible pet ownership •Reducing the free-roaming animal population •Provision of safe transportation Helen is a registered implanter. Microchipping is a service that CAN provides.
VET SUPPORT
& LIAISON
CAN improves the efficiency of veterinary visits by: •Providing veterinary support and training to local animal management teams •Collecting data for planning the frequency and duration of veterinary visits based on demand. •Providing health checks and administering first aid prior to veterinary visits, reducing the demand placed on the visiting vet and allowing surgical de-sexing to be prioritised. •Coordinating and assisting with veterinary visits for surgical de-sexing.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
CAN provides offers a collaborative approach to create new or adapt existing animal management programmes with a focus on improving responsible pet ownership through owner education. Which includes: •Regular community consultation. •Expertise and support in adaption of animal management programs •Assisting council or ranger officers to administer regular anti-parasitic medications to each household whilst collecting an animal census and conducting welfare/animal health checks. •Visits to school and community events •Safety around animals and reducing incidents such as dog bites. Regular house-to-house visits by qualified veterinary professionals facilitate: •Building relationships with animal owners •Monitoring and early identification of animal health issues •Developing cooperative solutions with animal owners •Delivering the latest medications •Accurate tracking and reporting of health problems •Identifying disease transmission and environmental hazards affecting both animals and humans Regular visits, depending on the duration of the anti-parasitic medications administered, enable us to support Indigenous community officers in administering tailored programs that directly improving human health.
MONITORING, PLANNING & REPORTING
Every community and area has its own set of needs. With a unique blend of cultural expertise in indigenous communities and extensive knowledge of animal health in remote settings, CAN is exceptionally positioned to address the specific challenges faced by these communities. CAN thoroughly audits the animal population to create accurate and targeted programme plans.
CONSULTATION
CAN enhances community animal health and welfare through consultation and networking with communities, councils, rangers, health departments, veterinarians and NGO’s to drive efficient cost-effective services. CAN consultation includes discussions which help identify the most effective ways to communicate with each community. By providing assistance with local law compliance and animal registration, rangers and communities are better equipped to self-manage most aspects of their animal management programme.
VETERINARY NURSE SUPPORT & TRAINING
CAN has trained and supported animal management officers and rangers in over 30 indigenous communities throughout northern Australia. By supporting understaffed or inexperienced animal management teams, CAN delivers a critical training and support programme with a proven track record. Experience with working with officers on the ground has shown the need for improved training and support when it comes to animal welfare. It is often difficult to provide this training during busy veterinary de-sexing visits. Officers are frequently placed in challenging situations where they must understand what is wrong with an animal, and without veterinary knowledge, it is very difficult to make informed decisions. This training empowers local animal management officers to: •Identify animal diseases early, preventing the spread of zoonotic diseases to humans •Recognise abnormal behavioral signs in animals that could indicate health issues •Understand the implications of these health issues on the broader community By training local officers to identify and address animal health concerns, we help to: •Improve overall community health by reducing the risk of disease transmission from animals to humans •Enhance the capability of local animal management teams, ensuring they can respond effectively to health threats •Foster a proactive approach to animal health, leading to early intervention and better welfare outcomes Typical Community Benefits •Improved animal health and welfare, leading to better human health by reducing the environmental burden of parasites and diseases transferable from animals to humans •Enhanced education on responsible pet ownership •Better compliance with local laws •Improved efficiency of veterinary service delivery, with more focus on surgical de-sexing •Training and support for local animal management officers •Effective management of animal populations