Ms. Fatima Shabnam
College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Leader of Animal Welfare Sustainability Circle

Goals

Short-Term Goals

1. Ensure control of the stray cat population through the TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) approach.
2. Create designated feeding stations.
3. Seek volunteers to help with trapping, transporting, and returning cats after surgical procedures.
4. Organize donation drives for food and other necessary support such as medical supplies and pet carriers.
5. Create awareness in the community about the benefits of TNR.
6. Represent the University of Sharjah at local, regional, and international animal welfare workshops, forums, and conferences.
7. Promote the University of Sharjah as an animal-friendly environment through social media and public forums.

Long-Term Goals

1. Make arrangements for care during summer months, including regular provision of food and water, and the construction of permanent air-conditioned shelters on campus.
2. Set up on-campus vet services.
3. Ensure cat wellness through medical treatment and vaccinations against diseases.
4. Respond to the needs of cats and other animals requiring urgent medical attention.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

1. Detecting a slower growth in the cat population.
2. Discerning signs of healthier cats.
3. Observing fewer cats with indications of disease and/or fighting with other cats.
4. Perceiving a growing interest among students and faculty in animal care.

Current Projects and Achievements

1. Arranging off-campus veterinary services for TNR.
2. Developing an awareness campaign within the University of Sharjah community.
3. Collaborating with local grocery stores for a food donation campaign.
4. Seeking volunteers and necessary support.

New Initiatives

1. Establish similar initiatives at the University of Sharjah branch locations.
2. Extend awareness campaigns throughout the Emirate of Sharjah.
3. Collaborate with other organizations and government authorities in addressing animal welfare in the UAE.
4. Collaborate with government authorities to help fund animal welfare, such as through traffic violation payments.
5. Promote pre-vet and Veterinary Technician degree programs for students at the University of Sharjah.
6. Promote Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree programs for students at the University of Sharjah.
7. Establish partnerships with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), London, U.K., for the registration of UOS students obtaining DVM degrees.
8. Provide on-campus and off-campus mobile vet services affiliated with a veterinary program at the University of Sharjah.
9. Promote the establishment of a permanent UOS veterinary service affiliated with veterinary degree programs.