Our Initiatives

Free Spay & Neuter Clinics

Spaying and neutering are crucial for responsible pet ownership, and more importantly for our underserved stray dog and cat populations in our neighborhoods. Uniquely Paws sponsors free community clinics for these essential medical procedures. We encourage our villages to join us to ensure the health and well-being of their community pets while contributing to a more balanced and compassionate society. We have been thanked by all of our local authorities for the care we have shown to their villages and their citizens and their pets. They are also spreading the word to other villages so that we can all benefit from a safe environment for us all to live in.

Rabies Vaccinations

Rabies prevention is critical to the public health of any community. Uniquely Paws educates communities about the dangers of rabies and the life-saving importance of vaccination. By sponsoring free vaccination clinics, our work has contributed to a steady decline in rabies cases. Kampala, Uganda saw a 15% increase in suspected rabies cases in 2022; since launching our clinics, cases have steadily decreased. Between 2022 and 2023, we provided 2,132 rabies vaccinations, added 237 animals in 2024, and in 2025, we vaccinated 1,602 more animals bringing us closer to a healthier, safer future for all.

Yellow Collar Initiative

Starting in 2023, Uniquely Paws spearheaded the Yellow Ribbon, which turned into the Yellow Collar Initiative, an inspiring symbol of protection and awareness. Pets who attend our free rabies vaccination clinics proudly wear our distinctive yellow collar indicating they are up-to-date on their rabies vaccinations as they return to their homes. We lead the charge in promoting responsible pet ownership and increasing awareness through our initiative. The local government was looking for a program just like this, so by this simple change, we can keep our communities we serve safer and educated.

Be A Pet Hero

Through school outreach programs held prior to our free community clinics and led by our implementing partners, we engage children who bring their pets to our clinics with our interactive Pet Care Colouring Books. Through our Be a Pet Hero initiative, we empower children with the knowledge, compassion, and confidence to care responsibly for their cats and dogs and to inspire positive change within their communities. In 2024, we expanded this effort by launching our Animal Welfare Ambassador program, where passionate youth in the communities we serve look out for animals in need and act as champions for animal welfare.