Embark spreads more love and compassion

A spate of activities in geographically and culturally diverse areas of Sri Lanka has seen Embark, Sri Lanka's fashion brand supported community animal welfare program, record one of the busiest quarters in its eight year history.

Traversing the country to places such as Sigiriya, Arugam Bay, Yala, Kandy, Gampola,Chilaw and populous Colombo suburbs like Maharagama, Kaduwela, Kandana and Welisara, Embark together with partner organisations have vaccinated 2,592 stray dogs, performed 1,458 sterilisations and given a total of 51 puppies in adoption between April and June 2015

"We are happy that we are gaining momentum as communities and local authorities around the country see the benefits and importance of working together for a good cause," said Embark founder and entrepreneur Otara Gunewardene.

"It is a pleasure to see more and more people understand the importance of treating these sentient beings with kindness and love.

Embark seeks to fulfilits mission through four main campaign areas: an anti-rabies vaccinations and population control campaign, fostering and re-homing campaign, treatment of special needs and injured street animals and education and awareness. The main objective of Embark is to change attitudes and mindsets amongst the public towards street dogs. This is achieved by advocating practical approaches to connecting with community animals which will in turn reduce different forms of animal cruelty.

When Embark celebrated its eighth anniversary in May this year, the programme had already been responsible for 14,183 sterilisations, 12,536 treatments, 33,901 vaccinations, and 2,105 adoptions.