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. 2019 Jul 9;6:193. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2019.00193

Table 1.

Responsibilities of the two key roles in Program Dharma; the mentor (T1) and the community-based agent (T2).

Program Dharma mentor (T1) N = 7
  • Train T2s in basic animal welfare and door-to-door owner socialization

  • Managing, motivating and evaluating T2s

  • Support T2s in baseline data collection

  • Help T2s plan regular community events and fundraising activities

  • Facilitate coordination with local veterinary service providers

  • Oversee desa-level activities

  • Project reporting and communication

Program Dharma community-based agent (T2) N = 22 (Sanur Kaja N = 4, Kelurahan Sanur N = 7, Sanur Kauh N = 11)
  • Through door-to-door socialization with owners and regular street surveys, document each dog in banjar and monitor welfare and rabies vaccination status

  • Organize regular access to veterinary services for banjar dogs

  • Regular meeting with T1s and other T2s to assist in the organization of community events, small group meetings and public education.

  • First point of contact for any dog problems in banjar