Sri Lanka Animal Protection Association
The Sri Lanka Animal Protection Association (or SLAPA) as we are yet to be registered, not for profit organisation dedicated to protecting and improving the lives of all animals in Sri Lanka. The charity consists of a group of concerned individuals brought together by a common concern for the wellbeing of our four footed friends. SLAPA was inaugurated on 19 September 2009 and is based on the older, now defunct Ceylon Animal Protection Society.
SLAPA was formed to give a voice to the many voiceless animals who suffer daily in Sri Lanka. Its committee and members are passionate about lessening or halting the grave injustices they endure. From rescuing abandoned dogs and cats, stopping the illegal movement of elephants and cattle to lobbying for animal welfare legislation, SLAPA is active in animal protection.
Rescue Stories
Deepal is one of SLAPA’s founder members and has been feeding all the abandoned animals in and around the vicinity of the Narehenpita market for many years. In August 2008, he found four pups, three of which were female. The male pup had been born with dysfunctional hind legs and was extremely traumatised a...
Our Initiatives
Our primary focus is on the following aspects of animal welfare:
- Sterilising and vaccinating stray dogs/cats
- Re-homing stray puppies and caring for sick and injured street dogs/cats
- Taking legal action against the illegal slaughter and inhumane handling of cattle and other animals
- Ensuring the implementation of existing laws under Chapter 573 Ordinance to make b...
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SLAPA Projects
- Rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of abandoned animals
- Facilitating veterinary treatment for accident cases
- Following up islandwide court cases regarding the inhumane transportation and slaughter of cattle and buffaloes
- Re-homing of confiscated animals in secure locations
- Supporting other organisations concerned with mistreated elep...