Rescue and Managing Street Animals in Nepal

Hello Supporters! 

We hope this message finds you well! Thanks to your incredible generosity, Our team in Nepal continues to make an amazing difference for animals and communities across Nepal. We want to share some recent updates on the life-saving work you’ve helped make possible, from rabies vaccinations and dog rescues to neutering campaigns and urgent needs. Your support is truly making an impact.

In Sauraha (Ratnanagar), we’ve been working hard to make the area safer for both animals and humans. This November, we completed a Mass Anti-Rabies Vaccination Campaign in Wards 6 & 7, vaccinating 309 dogs and rescuing a dog named Sandy, who was suffering from a tumor. Sandy is now receiving the medical care he needs at our clinic. The success of this campaign shows how vital your support is in helping us protect both animals and the community. We’re now moving forward with additional vaccinations in other areas and continue to strive toward a rabies-free Ratnanagar.

Additionally, our dear friend and 70-year-old volunteer advisor, Ramesh Bhattachan, is once again pushing the limits of what’s possible. After completing a remarkable solo run across the Thorung La Pass last year, Ramesh is now preparing for a 100 km run in March 2025 to raise funds and awareness for our project. His determination is a powerful reminder that there is no age limit to making a real difference. Let’s cheer him on as he continues to support our mission with heart and grit.

Meanwhile, in Pokhara, we’re continuing to rescue dogs in urgent need of medical care. Right now, a dozen dogs are receiving treatment at our clinic. Each day brings new challenges, but with your help, we can provide the life-saving care they need. Whether it’s treating injuries, providing vaccinations, or simply offering a safe place to heal, your donations are crucial in giving these dogs a second chance at life.

We’ve also seen great success in Bhadrapur, where we conducted a large-scale dog neutering and vaccination campaign in partnership with the Bhadrapur Municipality. Over the course of the campaign, we sterilized and vaccinated 400 free-roaming dogs. This program is critical to controlling the dog population and preventing the spread of rabies, a major concern in the region.

In addition to our ongoing campaigns, we are facing an urgent need at our clinic. Our deep freezer, which stores food for the dogs in our care and keeps vaccines at the proper temperature, has broken down. This freezer is vital, not just for food, but also for storing life-saving vaccines, especially as we continue our mass rabies vaccination campaigns. We need to raise NPR 30,000 to replace it, and your support would make all the difference in ensuring we can continue this essential work.

Finally, we want to share a heartwarming rescue story of a dog named Indra, who came to us with a painful maggot-infested wound at the base of his tail. Through dedicated care and treatment, Indra’s wound has healed, and he has now been safely returned to his community. Stories like Indra’s are why we do this work, and we are so grateful for your continued support in helping us provide care to more animals like him.

Your donations directly impact all of these programs and make our work possible. Whether it's helping fund urgent medical treatment, supporting rabies vaccinations, or providing essential supplies like the deep freezer, your generosity is felt in every corner of our work.

We are truly grateful for your support and for standing with us as we continue this important work. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our efforts, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re always happy to share more about the impact of your contribution. I also wanted to take this opportunity to remind you of the upcoming #givingtuesday next week on Tuesday 3rd December, when GlobalGiving will be offering matched funding campaign for all new donations made on Giving Tuesday, if you can donate this day your donations will go even further and be even bigger for us! 

Thank you once again for your kindness and generosity. Together, we are making a real difference.

With heartfelt thanks,