Warehouse puppies Kathmandu
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I have come across this all too familiar story of 'street' or 'community' dogs in Kathmandu. This time it is more challenging as the 'street' is a warehouse and there is no 'community' that can take care of either the dogs or the puppies.
It started with a lot of puppies, at least 25 were born from 4 different litters, over the Nepali winter of 2019. This was a very cold winter and the dogs sought shelter in a large warehouse tent that is being used to store emergency equipment and supplies from the 2015 Nepal earthquake.
As many as 10 puppies died over the period late February to March, most succumbing to the cold and wet conditions, neglect or lack of nutrition, as the adult female dogs abandoned them in their search of food. These puppies died alone, trying to find refuge and searching for warmth under the pallets of emergency supplies, their small bodies wedged into space we simply could not reach. Although we tried, the site conditions made it very difficult to provide any kind of help, except to hope they would emerge so we could try to feed them and keep them warm.
Now there are 11 dogs who were strong enough to survive and they are looking for a family willing to adopt them and provide a forever home. We are providing these dogs with food and shelter for now but the support is temporary as the warehouse site will soon be handed back to the Government of Nepal. When this happens the dogs will be on the street, scattered and scared, searching for food and a safety. The streets near to the warehouse site are typically dangerous, with fast moving vehicles, making it difficult to survive for very long.
Ideally we are looking for Nepali families to adopt the puppies, which will require vaccinations, and spaying the adult female dogs. This is the least cost option, more sustainable in the context of Nepal as we can work with local organizations such as Sneha's Care and KAT Centre. It is also more practical in terms of logistics of managing this large number of puppies.
That said, there is the chance that some of the puppies could be adopted internationally, either to Canada or the US, which is the more expensive option. This typically costs at least $500 USD per dog, which covers the flight costs (extra baggage with a volunteer who agrees to travel with the dog as part of their existing flight booking) and vet certificate of health (including vaccinations). I have 2 Nepali dogs who are returning with me to Canada, plus I have traveled with another on my last trip, bringing Kali to her adopted family in Toronto.
So, this is the 'challenge' we are asking for you to support. Let's give these 11 puppies a chance to find a home where they can be healthy, happy and cared for. Time is critical as the monsoon rains are approaching and the warehouse site will need to be vacated.
It started with a lot of puppies, at least 25 were born from 4 different litters, over the Nepali winter of 2019. This was a very cold winter and the dogs sought shelter in a large warehouse tent that is being used to store emergency equipment and supplies from the 2015 Nepal earthquake.
As many as 10 puppies died over the period late February to March, most succumbing to the cold and wet conditions, neglect or lack of nutrition, as the adult female dogs abandoned them in their search of food. These puppies died alone, trying to find refuge and searching for warmth under the pallets of emergency supplies, their small bodies wedged into space we simply could not reach. Although we tried, the site conditions made it very difficult to provide any kind of help, except to hope they would emerge so we could try to feed them and keep them warm.
Now there are 11 dogs who were strong enough to survive and they are looking for a family willing to adopt them and provide a forever home. We are providing these dogs with food and shelter for now but the support is temporary as the warehouse site will soon be handed back to the Government of Nepal. When this happens the dogs will be on the street, scattered and scared, searching for food and a safety. The streets near to the warehouse site are typically dangerous, with fast moving vehicles, making it difficult to survive for very long.
Ideally we are looking for Nepali families to adopt the puppies, which will require vaccinations, and spaying the adult female dogs. This is the least cost option, more sustainable in the context of Nepal as we can work with local organizations such as Sneha's Care and KAT Centre. It is also more practical in terms of logistics of managing this large number of puppies.
That said, there is the chance that some of the puppies could be adopted internationally, either to Canada or the US, which is the more expensive option. This typically costs at least $500 USD per dog, which covers the flight costs (extra baggage with a volunteer who agrees to travel with the dog as part of their existing flight booking) and vet certificate of health (including vaccinations). I have 2 Nepali dogs who are returning with me to Canada, plus I have traveled with another on my last trip, bringing Kali to her adopted family in Toronto.
So, this is the 'challenge' we are asking for you to support. Let's give these 11 puppies a chance to find a home where they can be healthy, happy and cared for. Time is critical as the monsoon rains are approaching and the warehouse site will need to be vacated.
Organizer
Richard McCabe
Organizer
Chelsea, QC
