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Rabies Vaccination for Street Dogs — Donate

Donate to rabies vaccination for street dogs through WARN — WHO-endorsed CNVR in Pakistan, the Philippines, India and Nepal via partner grants.

Street dogs receiving rabies vaccination through partner-led CNVR

In brief

You can donate to rabies vaccination for street dogs through WARN — gifts fund WHO-endorsed Catch-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return programmes that vaccinate free-roaming dogs against rabies in Pakistan, the Philippines, India and Nepal, targeting the roughly 70% coverage WHO cites for transmission interruption.

99%

Human rabies from dog bites

70%

Vaccination coverage target

59,000

Human rabies deaths/year (est.)

CNVR

WHO-endorsed model

Guide 1

Why Rabies Vaccination for Street Dogs Matters

Roughly 99% of human rabies deaths come from dog bites — mostly in Asia and Africa. WHO estimates about 59,000 human rabies deaths annually. Mass dog vaccination, not culling, is the evidence-based control method. CNVR delivers vaccination alongside neutering.

Guide 2

The 70% Coverage Threshold

WHO guidance targets roughly 70% rabies vaccination coverage in the free-roaming dog population to interrupt transmission. Achieving this requires sustained CNVR rounds over three to five years — not one-off campaigns. Monthly donor income helps partners maintain schedules.

Guide 3

CNVR — Catch, Neuter, Vaccinate, Return

Dogs are humanely caught, neutered under anaesthetic, vaccinated against rabies, marked for identification and returned to territory. Stable vaccinated populations protect communities better than culling, which creates a vacuum effect.

Guide 4

Where WARN Funds Rabies Vaccination

Pakistan (Karachi and Lahore), the Philippines (Manila, Cebu, Davao), India and Nepal within the 17-country network. Donate at Karachi street dogs appeal or donate directed to street dog welfare.

Guide 5

Cost Per Vaccinated Dog

Roughly £15–25 funds one dog through catch, surgery, rabies vaccine and return when pooled with partner infrastructure. £100 supports a small clinic day vaccinating dozens of dogs.

Guide 6

UK Donor Route

Donate in GBP at donate or Karachi street dogs appeal. See help street dogs abroad and why dog culling does not work for full CNVR context.

Guide 7

WHO Vaccination Thresholds

WHO guidance targets roughly 70% rabies vaccination coverage in the free-roaming dog population to interrupt transmission. CNVR delivers vaccination alongside neutering — the integrated model WARN funds in Pakistan, the Philippines, India and Nepal.

Source Notes

WARN uses named intergovernmental, conservation and animal-welfare sources for numeric claims. These notes summarise the source basis for this page.

World Health Organization

Mass dog vaccination central to rabies elimination; 70% coverage target.

WOAH animal welfare guidance

Humane dog population management via CNVR, not culling.

Global Alliance for Rabies Control

Dog-mediated rabies causes roughly 59,000 human deaths annually.

Rabies Vaccination for Street Dogs — Donate: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I donate to rabies vaccination for street dogs?
Donate at Karachi street dogs appeal or donate with street dog allocation.
Does rabies vaccination protect people?
Yes — vaccinating enough dogs interrupts dog-mediated rabies transmission to humans.
What coverage stops rabies transmission?
WHO targets roughly 70% of the free-roaming dog population vaccinated — achievable through sustained CNVR.
Is culling effective for rabies control?
No. WHO and WOAH reject culling. It fails to reach vaccination thresholds and creates a vacuum effect.
Which countries does WARN vaccinate dogs in?
Pakistan, the Philippines, India and Nepal within the 17-country network.
What is CNVR?
Catch-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return — humane population management combining neutering and rabies vaccination.
Can I give monthly for rabies vaccination?
Yes — monthly giving helps partners plan multi-year vaccination schedules.
How much does one dog vaccination cost?
Roughly £15–25 per dog through catch, neuter, vaccinate and return when partner infrastructure is in place.
Does rabies vaccination alone work without neutering?
Vaccination alone helps rabies control; adding neutering stabilises populations long term. CNVR combines both in one field intervention.

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