Daan van Koelen is working tirelessly to establish multiple charities with a focus on sterilization projects overseas. He aims to work in conjunction with local foundations to prevent the birth of new stray cats and dogs. The main issue is the lack of regulations regarding animal welfare and the need for quicker intervention. Van Koelen is creating a centralized foundation that will oversee and support other local foundations.
“Solving the Stray Animal Crisis: Daan van Koelen’s Vision for a Better Future”
The stray animal crisis is a growing concern around the world, and Daan van Koelen is determined to do something about it. With a focus on sterilization projects and education, he hopes to bring change to communities struggling with this issue. He is also working to create a financial fund to help people who cannot afford to sterilize their pets, and he is setting up an umbrella foundation to oversee the work of local organizations.
Education plays a critical role in this effort, and restoring decency is a crucial aspect. Van Koelen intends to target companies, as well as individuals, to provide financial support. He plans to sterilize 1500 dogs and 1000 cats per year by setting up veterinarian clinics three times a year, funded by the umbrella organization and its donors.
Initially, the program will be launched in the Netherlands, and if successful, it will be expanded to other locations. Van Koelen’s goal is to minimize costs and maximize support, so the foundation will not establish physical locations. However, he acknowledges the great work being done by existing organizations in the Netherlands and hopes to collaborate with them for greater success.
Another aspect of the plan is to negotiate with airlines to transport adopted animals, with a separate post focused solely on the health check and transportation of the animals. If executed properly, this initiative has the potential to bring significant change to a location.
Reporter Thomas Jongbloed fully supports Van Koelen’s ambitions and believes they are achievable. He encourages everyone to support the cause in any way they can.
