# Namibia Free Sterilisation Helps 30 000 Animals

> Namibia's free animal sterilisation program has helped over 30,000 pets since 2013.
- Title: Namibia Free Sterilisation Helps 30 000 Animals · Allafrica
- Summary: Namibia's free animal sterilisation program has helped over 30,000 pets since 2013. Namibia's Have a Heart organization has sterilized 30,000+ dogs and cats…
- Keywords: namibia, have a heart, sterilisation, dogs, cats, veterinary services, low income households, feral cats, oshana region, news, world, politics
- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202610150485.html
- Published: 2026-10-15T15:25:29+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: namibia, have a heart, sterilisation, dogs, cats, veterinary services, low income households, feral cats, oshana region, news, world, politics
## Free Sterilisation Program
Have a Heart has helped over 30,000 dogs and cats since 2013 through free sterilisation and rabies vaccinations.
## Program Focus
The initiative targets low and no-income households to prevent unwanted litters and reduce stray animal populations.
## 2026 Progress
Between January and September 2026, Have a Heart sterilised 1,383 dogs and 1,912 cats for free.
## Feral Cats Campaign
In September 2026, Have a Heart sterilised 300 feral cats in Oshana region through trap, neuter, vaccinate and return.
## Veterinarian Support
Veterinarian Philemon Hoon says many communities lack affordable veterinary services despite caring for their animals.
## Community Impact
Cat owner John Paul thanked Have a Heart for free sterilisation services, saying his cat no longer has health issues.
## Program Reach
Have a Heart works across Namibia including towns like Walvis Bay, Swakopmund, and Windhoek.
## Key takeaway

Namibia's Have a Heart organization has sterilized 30,000+ dogs and cats since 2013 through free services for low-income households.