An association is helping an overlooked section of our society – the animal companions of the homeless.
The Max and Chipy association have operations in other countries, including India, where it’s been vaccinating stray dogs against rabies.
Founder, Maxime Gaconnet, told the 20 minutes newspaper, while there are groups that will help the gorillas or whales, he wanted to act at a local level.
Owners have been taking their companions to the Salvation Army in Geneva, where they can be checked, vaccinated and dewormed.
If more complex intervention is required – the animal can be taken to the Deux-Communes Veterinarian Clinic in Thonex.
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