Brazilian cities launch free animal castration and rabies vaccination

The municipality of Santo Antônio de Lisboa carried out a free castration campaign for stray dogs and cats from July 28‑31, sterilising about 80 animals and fitting them with reflective collars to improve night‑time safety.

In Salvador, the municipal health secretariat organised a two‑day free rabies vaccination drive (June 1‑2) for dogs and cats aged three months or older, deploying mobile teams across dozens of neighbourhoods and two shopping centres.

Santana do Paraíso opened a rabies‑vaccination campaign that runs until 2 September, offering fixed‑site inoculations and door‑to‑door visits in rural communities, with veterinarians urging owners to vaccinate pets at least once a year.

Goiânia announced 1,500 free castration slots for low‑income families and independent animal protectors, beginning on 10 August. Registrations are accepted via WhatsApp or in person, and surgeries will be performed by a mobile unit that travels the city.

All four initiatives aim to control animal populations, prevent rabies transmission to humans, and promote responsible pet ownership across Brazil’s municipalities.