the census: data that drives real change
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Knowing is the first step toward solving. That’s why Animal Balance conducts comprehensive urban fauna censuses—door-to-door surveys that gather detailed, neighborhood-level data about the dog and cat populations in each island community.
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Our census teams use mobile tools, GPS mapping, and direct interviews to answer key questions:
How many pets live in each household?
Are they sterilized and vaccinated?
Are they confined, free-roaming, or semi-supervised?
Where are the highest concentrations of unsterilized animals?
Plan smarter campaigns — Targeting areas that need services the most
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Measure progress — Evaluating the impact of educational and veterinary work
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Support enforcement — Providing local authorities with accurate baseline figures
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Protect biodiversity — Preventing uncontrolled pet populations from threatening native species
The census transforms animal management from guesswork into strategy. And more importantly, it helps build shared responsibility because every household counts, and every action matters.