NGO operators in Kathmandu deny embezzlement of UK donation meant for treatment of street dogs, claim that they are not local board of KAT UK

KATHMANDU, June 21: Three days after the UK-based Kathmandu Animal Treatment (KAT) Center (UK) accused two operators of the Kathmandu-based Kathmandu Animal Treatment (KAT) Center of embezzling a large amount of money meant to be spent for the treatment of street dogs, the KAT Center denied that no such misappropriation had taken place.

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KMC working to manage 22,000 stray dogs

At least once in life, people walking down the streets in Kathmandu have felt threatened by street dogs. Whether it’s a day or night, walking or riding two-wheeler, the fear of being chased or attacked by strays is a constant concern. These dogs pose risks to public safety, especially when they come in a group aggressively. Sometimes, their attacks have caused serious injuries for pedestrians, requiring hospital treatment.

Humanity towards the street dogs in Kathmandu: Impractical, but what if?

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Writ filed against KMC Ward Chair to prohibit his plan to kill street dogs

KATHMANDU, July 21: A writ has been filed at Patan High Court against the Ward Chairman of Kathmandu Metropolitan City-30, Dal Bahadur Karki for killing dogs.

Pawz: Connecting fosters and adopters to rescue homeless dogs

It is estimated that the streets of Kathmandu Valley alone are home to over 35,000 dogs who lack love, care and healthy lives. Many of these street dogs, also known as community dogs, live miserable lives on these streets and pass away uncared for illnesses and starvation. There is a confusing dynamic created between the people of the country, and dogs. About 81 percent of Nepal's population follows the Hindu religion which even dedicates a day for dogs known as ‘Kukur Tihar’ when the canines are worshiped but at other times, most of them receive cruel and inhumane treatment.

Sneha's Care providing medical care to street dogs amidst Kathmandu lockdown

Sneha’s Care, an animal welfare organisation, is busy these days taking care of injured street dogs amidst Covid-19 lockdown, in Kathmandu Valley.

KMC to tax dog-owners, register pet dogs and track them through GPS technology

KATHMANDU, June 24: When animal advocate Sneha Shrestha first heard about the Kathmandu Metropolitan City’s (KMC) new rule regarding owning dogs, she was delighted and content. Shrestha, the founder of Sneha's Care, one of the largest animal welfare charities of Nepal, always wanted the authorities to come up with sturdy rules for animal well being. “I was pleased when I first heard about the new rule as it will greatly help in controlling the numbers of street dogs and the problems these dogs are facing as well as creating,” she said.

Ensuring Street Dogs’ Welfare

A team of three foreign and Nepali women have been working for the welfare of street dogs for a while now. Last year when German tourist Daniela Dris noticed that the condition of street dogs in Kathmandu was worst, she decided to do something for them. She collaborated with Julia Kreps from Poland and Ritu Thapa from Nepal to form a group.