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Number of dogs treated = 59
Number of dogs spayed/neutered = 214
Number of Anti-Rabies vaccination given = 222
Number of working animals treated = 46
Number of animal welfare classes delivered = 5 |
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Celebrating Kukur, Gai & Goru Tihar at Animal Nepal |
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| This October, the Animal Nepal team celebrated Kukur, Gai and Goru Tihar — the days dedicated to honoring dogs, cows, and oxen for their love, devotion, and hard work. At our treatment centers and sanctuaries, rescued dogs, cows, donkeys, mules, and horses were adorned with tika, garlands, and treats as our team expressed gratitude for their presence in our lives. |
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Yet, for many of these animals, Tihar is just one day of kindness in a year marked by hardship. The fact that so many of the animals we worship need rescue, treatment, and lifelong care is a reminder that our reverence must go beyond rituals. As we celebrated, we also reflected — on the need to revive our true Nepali values of compassion, respect, and coexistence with all living beings. Because honoring animals should not end with a festival; it should guide how we treat them every day. |
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Seven years of success in Lumbini |
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| This marks our seventh year working in Lumbini — and what a journey it’s been! The majority of dogs are now already sterilized, which is why we wrapped up this round at 176 instead of our original target of 200. Over the years, we’ve seen incredible progress: kinder communities, fewer human–dog conflicts, and no reported rabies cases .A huge thank you to our partners — the Lumbini Development Trust and Lumbini Cultural Municipality — for their continued support. Together, we’re creating a happier, healthier, and safer Lumbini for all. |
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| We’re thrilled to share that Animal Nepal, in partnership with Help Animals India, recently completed the spay, neuter, and vaccination of 176 dogs in Lumbini Cultural Municipality! All dogs were also treated for parasites, and those with injuries or wounds received extra care from our team. |
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Bharatpur police trained on animal welfare |
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This month, Animal Nepal held an animal welfare training for the Bharatpur Metropolitan Police, focusing on their vital role in protecting animals and promoting compassion in the community. Municipality police are often the first responders in animal-related cases, and empowering them with knowledge of welfare laws and humane handling helps ensure kinder, more effective action on the ground. When law enforcement leads with empathy and awareness, the whole community follows — making Nepal a safer and more compassionate place for animals and people alike. |
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Promoting chicken welfare in Chitwan |
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This month, Animal Nepal organized an interaction program with egg suppliers and small-scale farmers in Chitwan to explore ways to motivate and support farmers in improving chicken welfare. A total of 29 participants joined the lively session. Farmers showed great enthusiasm, sharing ideas and expressing genuine interest in adopting better living conditions, proper nutrition, and humane handling for their chickens. By building collaboration between suppliers and farmers, the program helped strengthen shared understanding and commitment to ethical, welfare-friendly farming practices — a positive step toward more compassionate and sustainable poultry farming in Nepal. |
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Animal Nepal at National Rabies Interaction Programme |
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Animal Nepal participated in an Interaction Programme on Rabies organized by the Veterinary Practitioners’ Association of Nepal (VPAN), with support from FAO and the Department of Livestock Services (DLS). The event brought together experts to discuss rabies prevention, control strategies, and cross-sector collaboration. Our Program Head and Senior Equine Veterinarian, Dr. Sajana Thapa, presented a compelling case study on rabies in equines, highlighting key clinical features, diagnosis, and management challenges. She emphasized the importance of timely diagnosis, vaccination, and community awareness to prevent transmission between animals and humans. The session featured interactive discussions with senior officials, including Dr. Ram Nandan Tiwari, Director General of DLS, and Dr. Bimal Sharma Chalise from Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital. The dialogue stressed the need for stronger One Health collaboration between the veterinary and human health sectors to achieve sustainable rabies control and elimination. The event concluded with a lively Q&A session, where participants exchanged insights on field challenges, research needs, and coordination strategies to advance rabies prevention in Nepal. |
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Sweet Shakti’s ongoing journey |
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| She came to us as a newborn foal in September 2010, rescued alongside her mother Mukti from the Trichandra Brick Kiln in Lalitpur. Mukti was blind, severely malnourished, and overworked, and sadly passed away soon after her rescue — her body simply too exhausted after years of hardship. In 2011, Shakti found a loving home with Pauline, along with two of our donkeys. But after the 2015 earthquake, they all returned to our sanctuary, where they’ve been cherished members of our family ever since. Now 15 years old, Shakti remains one of our sweetest and most beautiful horses — known for her small stature, gentle spirit, and gorgeous mane. |
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| Our sweet Shakti has been feeling a little under the weather lately. After showing signs of weakness and swelling, she was diagnosed with kidney disease and is now under close monitoring and treatment by our team. We’re hopeful she’ll be back to her bright, gentle self soon! Shakti’s story is a special one. |
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Thanks to the Animal Aid Abroad Sponsorship Program, rescued working animals like Shakti and her mother Mukti have found a safe haven at our Animal Sanctuary, where they receive the love, care, and lifelong support they truly deserve. |
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