How Bowling Event Inspired Kenyans To Take Care Of Their Pets

A bowling event was held on Saturday, July 23 at the Village Market in Gigiri, Nairobi by TNR Trust, a non-profit organization that creates awareness regarding the care of pets across the country.

The Community Health through Animal Welfare joined hands with different organizations such as Farmers Choice Kenya, Inked Biker, Bateleur Brewery, Pet store Kenya and VIllage Bowl to hold the fundraising event.

The aim was to rescue thousands of pets by contributing to creating a manageable healthy population of cats and dogs, education on animal welfare and the eradication of rabies plus offering free vaccinations of dogs and cats in rural areas.

Fans enjoy a bowling event held at the Village Market mall on July 23, 2022. /TNR TRUST

“People ask sometimes why don’t you focus on saving people, the reality is 2,000 people die in Kenya each year majority of them children the best way to save people is to save our companion animals from rabies,” Allan Matata the executive at TNR TRUST, commented

For the purpose of announcing these key partnerships, the event took place at the Village Bowl inside the popular shopping mall along Limuru Road from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm.

An art auction was also held after the bowling event, with its proceeds going towards the support of the trust.

TNR TRUST is a non-profit organization that believes that an appreciation for local community understanding coupled with a practical spay/neuter education program is the most successful way to limit the number of stray cats and dogs. It has volunteers as well as full time staff. 

It works with various communities in an effort to stabilize and control dog/cat populations in Kenya. 

Its mission is to contribute to creating a manageable healthy population of cats and dogs, education on animal welfare and the eradication of rabies.

“To improve community health through animal welfare. We strive daily to make sure that we improve community health by taking care of animals,” reads its vision

In Kenya, the pet industry estimates that there are 5 to 6 million dogs, of which more than 80 per cent are thought to be owned. 

However, it is common practice to allow owned dogs to roam freely, as shown in several studies conducted in various Kenyan counties which leaves many stray pets leading to poor animal health, animal abuse, and an increase in the spread of rabies, other diseases and dog bites. 

TNR affirms that it is therefore urgent to act! There are several reasons for this: a lack of public awareness of pet hurdles, difficult and expensive access to veterinarians and other specialists plus the elevated cost of the Pet Food Market In Kenya.

Proceeds from an art auction that took place after the bowling were used to support the trust. /TNR TRUST