March 20 – Pharping CNVR camp a big hit
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How would you feel if your living room was turned into an operation theater in the day, and an intensive care unit for over twenty dogs at night?
Probably very upset, but that is what business enterpreneur Norbu Kalden from Pharping agreed to when teaming up with Animal Nepal to conduct a Catch Neuter Vaccinate and Release (CNVR) camp in his village.
With the help of Trinba Cafe and local clubs, we first mobilised the community through leafletting and mobile camps. Volunteer Jiggy Gaton moved the hearts of those who joined a local talk programme about the project.
In total 52 dogs were spayed and vaccinated and many more treated. The dogs were kept only for one night, and checked upon after release.
CNVR camps are an effective and humane way to solve stray dog problems in a country like Nepal.They can replace poisoning campaigns by local governments.
Animal Nepal encourages communities across the country to organise CNVR camps, and create villages where people and canines can coexist in peace.
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March 13 – First equine trimming training receives positive responses
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Animal Nepal, in order to build equine trimming and farrier capacity in Nepal, presently organises various trainings with UK farrier Dominic McMahn and Donkey Sanctuary’s Veterinary Coordinator Dr Ramesh Kumar from India. The first training drew 14 participants, who got excited about their new skills.
In the absence of professional farriers, Nepal’s equines (horses, mules and donkeys) tend to suffer from various leg and hoof problems, resulting in infections, deformities and lameness. Animal Nepal wants to create a group of professionals who are ready to share their skills and knowledge.
The Equine Trimming and Hoof Management Training is a one week hands one workshop for veterinarians, vet assistants as well as equine owners and handlers.
The trainings, conducted by overseas and Nepalese experts, offer a unique opportunity for interested participants to learn essential hoof cutting skills.
Participants receive a certificate after passing a practical exam. They will be enabled to buy a farrier set at a discounted rate.
February 17 – Ricky suffers from rickets
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Ever seen a mule suffering from rickets? Due to nutrititonal deficiency, Ricky, a mule working in one of Lalitpur’s brick factories, suffers from a painful condition in which his front legs are bended. Despite his condition, Ricky still has to haul bricks from early morning till late afternoon.
Yesterday we rescued Ricky. He is a feisty equine, who -for now- does not like to be touched. It’s a good thing that Ricky is already warming up to Buddy, a recently rescued horse, who suffers from lameness. The two can usually be seen nuzzling each other.
Welcome to our donkey sanctuary Ricky!
A video of Ricky can be watched here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjJj9RD3ATs&context=C4167b8fADvjVQa1PpcFMYZ4NkDmIwIZWR2To8D8Xt6geoc3WBsEY=
February 15 – Animal Nepal publishes its 2011 Annual Report
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Animal Nepal today published its 2011 Annual Report. According to the report “2011 was the year in which Animal Nepal was able to touch countless lives and create a strong bond between suffering animals and their care takers”. Read the report here to find out what exactly we managed to achieve in 2011.
February 9 – Animal Nepal deeply concerned about bird flu outbreak
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Animal Nepal is deeply concerned about the outbreak of bird flu in Nepal. We are traumatised by the images of chicken being beaten to death when trying to escape. The conditions in which poultry is raised, transported and killed in Nepal increasingly become a breeding ground for diseases. Remember bird flu is caused by human neglect, and cannot be blamed on the birds.
Read this editorial in Annapurna Post by Animal Nepal’s Pramada Shah and Lucia de Vries: http://animalnepal.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/write-up-blaming-it-on-the-birds-new1.pdf
January 23 – Garage Sale for a Better World now a monthly event
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Animal Nepal/1905 restaurant’s first Garage Sale for a Better Planet, organised on January 7, was a big hit. We managed to raise Rs 17,000 for needy animals. That is why we have decided to turn it into a monthly event, held always on the first Saturday of the month.
As far as we know our monthly Garage Sales for a Better Planet are the first of such kind in Nepal. The term Garage Sale stems from the fact that traditionally in the USA these events were usually held in a garage or carport.
The event was born when Animal Nepal got donated a house full of second hand items. We used some of them for our shelters and volunteer room but realized there was still a lot left. When we talked to Shobha Rayamajhi, who is a board member at Animal Nepal, she offered to help us organize a Garage Sale at her restaurant, 1905 in Kantipath. We combined it with 1905’s Saturday Farmers’ Market, when a lot of people visit the premises.
Everyone is welcome to sell his or her goods at the sale. Renting a table costs Rs 100 and participants are requested to donate 10% of their income to Animal Nepal. If someone wants to donate second hand items to Animal Nepal, our volunteers will offer these items for sale.
January 22 – Health camp at Gautam Buddha Brick Factory
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Today’s health camp at Gautam Buddha Brick Factory went very smoothly thanks to the active involvement of vet students from the Himalayan College of Agriculture and Science and Technology……thank you! We treated over 35 equines, a number of whom suffered from saddle wounds, dehydration and/or skin problems.
January 20 – Animal Nepal concerned about rabies outbreak in Kirtipur
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Animal Nepal is concerned about a rabies outbreak in Kirtpur. Today we caught a rabid dog at the Department of Horticulture, just ten minutes away from our shelter. the dog was the victim of a feral rabid dog, which attacked 7 people (incl 2 children) and 4 dogs. The feral dog has died already and the lab has confirmed he carried the rabies virus.
This puppy was not vaccinated yet and soon developed rabies symptoms. We euthanised it and keep a close eye on the other victims.
We have informed all the related department and urge the government to take immediate action by informing the public and conducting ring vaccinations in the area.
January 18 – Brick season starts with first mobile health camp
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Today we officially started our ‘brick season’ by organising a health camp at Bol Bom brick factory. Apart from deworming, vaccinating and treating the animals, we also treated the hoofs with the help of professional UK farrier Dominic McMahn.
Due to the success of the donkey convoy programme, the overall condition of the equines was better than other years (for now). However, the conditions of child handlers seem to further deteriorate. We met and treated Raju. Raju is a mentally and physically handicapped boy who works as a donkey handler in Bol Bum brick factory. Speaking of blood bricks….Raju is virtually blind. The job is difficult and dangerous. We treated his sores but it very frustrating to leave a boy like that behind in a brick factory.
A photo essay of the camp can be watched here: 5699395700522769858rss>
December 27 – Five puppies in a bag…
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Kathmandu, December 27, 2011 – How does a Tibetan Mastiff puppy feel when taken away from its mother in Helambu and put inside a nylon bag together with four other dogs, only to be taken out to be shown to potential buyers on the streets of Kathmandu?
Today we educated street puppy sellers on dog management and humane handling. The network is shocked by the conditions in which Tibetan Mastiff puppies are kept while being sold in Kathmandu Valley.
Together with Animal Welfare Network Nepal we campaigns for better treatment of puppies by street vendors. In exchange for free deworming medicines and literature, we demand better ways of keeping the puppies, vaccinations, and education of buyers. Here Dr Sudeep Koirala explains potential buyers of the pitfalls while the sellers are looking on.
We request interested animal lovers not to buy puppies from street vendors, but to visit a genuine breeder who provides treatment, vaccination and information about the background of the parents.
