Too Many Puppies: Six Projects Supported
The first edition of the “Too Many Puppies” programme is now in full swing. Promoted by Fondation Save the Dogs and Fondation Squadra 4 Zampe, with the support of Empethy Srl Società Benefit, the initiative aims to provide practical support for the prevention of stray animal overpopulation in Central and Southern Italy and the Islands.
The response from associations has been outstanding: 58 applications were submitted by third sector organisations across Southern Italy. This number highlights the strong need for targeted, ongoing interventions to control dog and cat populations.
Selected Projects and Their Impact on Local Communities
The evaluation committee has selected six projects operating in five regions with high rates of stray animal overpopulation: Campania, Calabria, Puglia, Sicily and Sardinia.
A total of €40,000 in funding will be allocated to these local organisations, enabling them to carry out 400 sterilisation procedures (140 dogs and 260 cats). The interventions will focus primarily on managing cat colonies, supporting animals in foster care, and assisting families facing financial hardship who cannot afford veterinary care on their own.
The first edition of the “Too Many Puppies” programme is now in full swing. Promoted by Fondation Save the Dogs and Fondation Squadra 4 Zampe, with the support of Empethy Srl Società Benefit, the initiative aims to provide practical support for the prevention of stray animal overpopulation in Central and Southern Italy and the Islands.
The response from associations has been outstanding: 58 applications were submitted by third sector organisations across Southern Italy. This number highlights the strong need for targeted, ongoing interventions to control dog and cat populations.
Selected Projects and Their Impact on Local Communities
The evaluation committee has selected six projects operating in five regions with high rates of stray animal overpopulation: Campania, Calabria, Puglia, Sicily and Sardinia.
A total of €40,000 in funding will be allocated to these local organisations, enabling them to carry out 400 sterilisation procedures (140 dogs and 260 cats). The interventions will focus primarily on managing cat colonies, supporting animals in foster care, and assisting families facing financial hardship who cannot afford veterinary care on their own.
