Have-a-Heart: Spay and Neuter Project
Free sterilisation and veterinary care for low-income pet owners
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Have-a-Heart is a registered Namibian non-profit that partners with licensed veterinarians to provide free sterilisation, vaccination and essential medical care for dogs and cats owned by low- and no-income families. It operates through a nationwide network of mobile and fixed clinics, bringing veterinary services directly to underserved communities and reducing animal overpopulation and suffering. By improving the health of pets and the people who care for them, it supports public health and community well-being. Since 2013, Have-a-Heart has assisted over 25,000 animals and their caretakers across more than 50 towns and settlements through hundreds of community-led outreach events.
To provide free sterilisation and veterinary care to the pets of low-income Namibian families and reduce animal overpopulation.
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Namibia
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- Its integrity score of 44 is below most of the 133 charities in Namibia GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its governance. Explore Namibia data
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#99 of 133 charities in Namibia on integrity score
44/100 puts it in the top 75% of the cohort, tied with 17 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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Compared with 7 similar health charities in Namibia.
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Frequently asked questions about Have-a-Heart: Spay and Neuter Project
Have-a-Heart: Spay and Neuter Project is a health nonprofit based in Swakopmund, Erongo, Namibia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 44/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Have-a-Heart is a registered Namibian non-profit that partners with licensed veterinarians to provide free sterilisation, vaccination and essential medical care for dogs and cats owned by low- and no-income families. It operates through a nationwide network of mobile and fixed clinics, bringing veterinary services directly to underserved communities and reducing animal overpopulation and suffering. By improving the health of pets and the people who care for them, it supports public health and community well-being. Since 2013, Have-a-Heart has assisted over 25,000 animals and their caretakers across more than 50 towns and settlements through hundreds of community-led outreach events. Have-a-Heart: Spay and Neuter Project is a health organization based in Namibia. The organization was founded in 2013.
Have-a-Heart: Spay and Neuter Project is located in Swakopmund, Erongo, Namibia. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.
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Quick facts about Have-a-Heart: Spay and Neuter Project
- What is Have-a-Heart: Spay and Neuter Project?
- Have-a-Heart: Spay and Neuter Project is a health nonprofit organization based in Swakopmund, Namibia. Have-a-Heart is a registered Namibian non-profit that partners with licensed veterinarians to provide free sterilisation, vaccination and essential medical care for dogs and cats owned by low- and no-income families. It operates through a nationwide network of mobile and fixed clinics, bringing veterinary services directly to underserved communities and reducing animal overpopulation and suffering. By improving the health of pets and the people who care for them, it supports public health and community well-being. Since 2013, Have-a-Heart has assisted over 25,000 animals and their caretakers across more than 50 towns and settlements through hundreds of community-led outreach events.
- When was Have-a-Heart: Spay and Neuter Project founded?
- Have-a-Heart: Spay and Neuter Project was founded in 2013.
- Where is Have-a-Heart: Spay and Neuter Project located?
- Headquartered in Swakopmund, Erongo, Namibia.
- Is Have-a-Heart: Spay and Neuter Project trustworthy?
- Have-a-Heart: Spay and Neuter Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Have-a-Heart: Spay and Neuter Project's website?
- http://www.haveaheartnamibia.com
- Are donations to Have-a-Heart: Spay and Neuter Project tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Namibia under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.