Wayland Vet Launches 'Neuter Your Ex' Fundraiser To Help Street Dogs

WAYLAND, MA — A local veterinarian launched a fundraiser to support street dogs in Myanmar, a country in Southeast Asia struggling amid ongoing civil conflict and recovering from a deadly earthquake.

Wayland veterinarian Dr. Amy Shroff has launched her annual “Neuter Your Ex” Valentine’s Day fundraiser. The campaign helps street dogs and aims to prevent rabies in Myanmar.

The campaign is run by Shroff’s nonprofit, Let’s Save The Strays International. It invites supporters to sponsor the spay or neuter of a homeless dog or cat in honor of a former relationship, to fund critical veterinary care, including sterilization and rabies vaccination for animals in need.

“This campaign always makes people smile," Dr. Shroff said. “But behind the humor is very serious, lifesaving work for animals and children who live side by side every day in Myanmar.”

Let’s Save The Strays International is the only international nonprofit of its type that provides large-scale spay, neuter, and rabies prevention services in Myanmar. The organization has treated more than 30,000 street dogs since 2018.

This year’s fundraiser highlights the story of Aloka, a former street dog from India. Aloka is now part of the Walking for Peace journey to Washington, D.C., raising awareness about compassion and second chances.

“Aloka shows what’s possible when a street dog is given care instead of being ignored.” Dr. Shroff said. “He started out homeless and now inspires people everywhere.”

Dr. Shroff has personal and professional ties to India, where her family roots and early animal welfare work helped shape her career.

“My experiences there opened my eyes to how closely animal health and human health are connected," she said. “When dogs are vaccinated and sterilized, children are safer and communities are stronger.”

Participants in the “Neuter Your Ex” campaign receive a digital certificate. They can also choose to notify their ‘ex’ that a dog was helped in their honor. The campaign runs throughout the Valentine’s season.

You can find more information here.

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