Jetwing Animal Clinic at Tangalla Bay

Animal and People Alliance According to statistics, the current trend of overpopulation in dogs and cats has serious implications. With the sudden increase, many of these animals are unfortunate enough to be homeless, and forced to fend for themselves on the streets. Many are victims of senseless cruelty, and some dangerous to humans at large. Diseases run rampant if unchecked, which are fatal such as rabies. The reasons for such a population explosion are many, however the fact that millions of deaths could be prevented makes them all the more tragic.

In order to provide a measure of control, Tangalla Bay by Jetwing has teamed up with the Tsunami Animal People Alliance, the Southern Tourism Board, Moonstone Villas, and The Kamloops- Tangalle Friendship and is currently implementing a Field Clinic in Tangalle. The Clinic is staffed by experienced veterinary surgeons, and aims to catch, neuter, vaccinate and release 500 stray animals from the 8th-26th of November. Free vaccinations are being offered for community owned dogs and cats as well, as part of a community outreach effort.

 “There was a real need for a solution to this problem, as this alarming population explosion of stray animals is becoming a danger to both humans and the animals themselves. With the assistance of our partners and the local community, we aim to radically reduce these numbers in order to beautify Tangalle especially for foreign tourism”, says Tyrone David, General Manager of Tangalla Bay, by Jetwing. “We had a tremendously successful opening day, with 20 stray dogs being neutered, vaccinated and released, as well as 03 pets being vaccinated. Our target is 500, and so far we have carried out 209 surgeries. The Clinic is becoming quite popular, with people coming in from over 15km away”, he continued.

Family owned and in the tourism industry for the past 38 years, Jetwing Hotels has surpassed expectation at every aspect. Building on their foundation of being passionate, as well as the experience of true, traditional Sri Lankan hospitality, constantly pioneering discoveries captures the essence of the brand. Such a strong statement and direction have enabled Jetwing Hotels to imagine and create marvels and masterpieces, where distinctive design and elegant comfort complement each other and the environment. Considered by many to be ‘overambitious’, properties such as Jetwing Lighthouse in Galle and Jetwing Vil Uyana in Sigiriya are now icons; Jetwing Lighthouse being the creation of the immortal Geoffery Bawa, Jetwing Vil Uyana rightly described as a ‘magical, enchanting property where man and nature meet, and are at once inexplicably linked’. Along with Jetwing Beach in Negombo, the first product in the Bawa-Jetwing relationship, both properties are members of the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World.  

The birthplace of Jetwing, Negombo, with its inviting small town charm, sandy beaches and spicy nightlife remains close to the company’s heart, with 4 properties: Jetwing Blue, the former Blue Oceanic Beach Hotel which was Jetwing’s first, now relaunched after a massive re-vision along with Jetwing Sea, Jetwing Beach, and Sri Lanka’s first purpose built health resort, Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions. Other locations include Jetwing St. Andrew’s and Jetwing Warwick Gardens nestled high up in the hill country, and Jetwing Kurulubedda in Galle. The Family continues to grow, with the extremely private and exclusive Jetwing Era Beach, the historic Tangalla Bay, Galle Heritage Villa within the Fort of Galle, and Dedduwa Boat House all under the wings of Jetwing.