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The Cat Clinic on Gili Air: LUNI Lombok\u2019s Vital Work for Island Animals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This October, Gili Air welcomed back LUNI Lombok for a two-week cat clinic that brought hope and care to the island’s feline population. With nearly 300 cats receiving medical attention, sterilization, and vaccinations, this event demonstrated the powerful impact of community-driven animal welfare. Thanks to the partnership between LUNI Lombok, local businesses, and Oceans 5 Gili Air, the clinic became a resounding success, laying the groundwork for future clinics aimed at managing the cat population and maintaining the health of animals across the Gili Islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LUNI Lombok: An Island-Wide Mission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

LUNI Lombok<\/a> is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of animals across the Gili Islands. With a long-term vision to expand their work to new areas, LUNI Lombok has identified five key goals that guide their operations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food & Water:<\/strong>
LUNI Lombok\u2019s mission starts with ensuring that every animal on the Gili Islands has access to food and clean water, along with caring eyes to monitor their well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sterilization and Vaccination<\/strong>:
To control the stray cat population, LUNI Lombok aims to sterilize and vaccinate at least 80% of the cat population on Gili Air, Gili Trawangan, and Gili Meno. They achieve this goal through permanent clinics and pop-up Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs, like the one hosted at Oceans 5 Gili Air<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Veterinary Care:<\/strong>
Beyond cats, LUNI Lombok\u2019s veterinary care program extends to other animals on the islands such as goats, cows etc, ensuring all animals in need receive medical assistance through mobile vet services or at their clinic. Cats without an owner receive free treatment if they are sick or injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rescue and Rehabilitation:<\/strong>
LUNI Lombok responds to emergencies by rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming wildlife such as snakes, civet cats, birds, asian leopard cats and other wild animals. Their rescue efforts ensure the islands’ ecosystems remain in balance and human-wildlife interactions are handled safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Education and Community Support:<\/strong>
LUNI Lombok believes in fostering a sense of responsibility within the local community by promoting animal welfare education, encouraging cat fostering and adoption, and hosting events to raise awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The organization\u2019s work on the Gili Islands reflects a commitment not just to animal health, but also to building sustainable systems for the future, where communities can coexist harmoniously with local wildlife and awareness how to take care of pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Successful Two Weeks on Gili Air<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

LUNI Lombok\u2019s recent two-week cat clinic on Gili Air was a milestone event, treating nearly 300 cats in just 14 days. The growing cat population on Gili Air makes such initiatives essential, as unchecked growth can lead to health issues and overpopulation. The clinic was organized at Oceans 5 Gili Air, transforming two of its classrooms into specialized spaces\u2014one for surgery and the other for recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cat Clinic Gili Air | Luni Lombok<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Under the careful supervision of Nina and her team of experienced veterinarians, the clinic became a beacon of hope for cat owners and stray animals alike. Their work included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n