SAVE is working out the rescue plan for the last remaining wild dogs in the Kalahari

Our wild dog researchers from SAVE have had a hard week. Some of the animals with transmitters suddenly disappeared from the radar and it quickly became apparent why. These animals that were under observation were shot by local farmers. Their GPS collars with all of our valuable scientific data were burned in fires. It is a huge blow dealt to the researchers but the question of survival for this species suffers even more. The last 3500 remaining wild dogs in the world inhabit Africa. It’s high time all the forces supporting them were united and a rescue plan was worked out. The plan is ready, but SAVE needs your support to put it into practice.

All of the wild dogs living in the Kalahari will be moved and fixed with transmitters so they can be monitored closely by satellite and planes. When wild dogs approach farms, researchers will take actions to move them before any loss in cattle occurs. That requires good communication and trust between the SAVE research staff and farmers. It is the key to the survival of the species.

Immediate help for the wild dog packs wandering on farmlands is a strenuous matter. The whole pack has to be moved, as well as their puppies. It is very difficult and expensive to capture and move them, yet often it’s the only solution. The animals will be captured, tagged, and moved to an agreed upon area. The distances between farms and nature reserves are huge, which means that the rescue plan is not only time-consuming but also requires lots of people.

SAVE, in order to accomplish its aims, needs not only technical devices such as GPS collars and remote controlled cameras, it also requires two more experienced trackers to help locate the animals. Therefore, we are in dire need of donors and sponsors to support this project financially. Please, help us! We can prevent the African wild dog from appearing on the list of extinct species only if we unite.