Publication Date
Spring 2025
Abstract
Animal rescue organizations in Agadir, Morocco, play a critical role in confronting the intersecting challenges of stray animal overpopulation, zoonotic disease risks, and insufficient government support. This research examines how these organizations respond to cultural perspectives, public health concerns, and state-endorsed culling policies through a combination of field observation, social media analysis, and interviews. Focusing on two major NGOs (Non- Government Organizations) including Sunshine Animal Refuge Agadir (SARA) and Morocco Animal Aid (MAA), the study compares their outreach strategies, operational transparency, and organizational effectiveness. Findings reveal that while SARA offers a structured, humane model centered on TNVR (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return) and community education, MAA has raised significant concerns related to site mismanagement, staff departures, lack of legal compliance, and potential misuse of donations. This contrast highlights the broader systemic issues facing animal welfare in Morocco and underscores the need for ethical, well-regulated, and collaborative approaches that integrate public health, cultural awareness, and institutional accountability.
Disciplines
Arts and Humanities | Life Sciences | Social and Behavioral Sciences
Recommended Citation
Ramos, Jacey Lynn, "Strategies of Animal Rescue Organizations in Agadir, Morocco: Addressing Cultural, Biological, and Government Challenges" (2025). Morocco: Human Rights, Social Justice, and Cultural Transformation. 6.
https://digitalcollections.sit.edu/mor2/6
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