Rescue and Managing Street Animals in Nepal

Dear Friends and Supporters,

February has been a whirlwind of activity for our team in Nepal. From remote mountain rescues to bustling town-center clinics, your support has traveled across difficult terrain to reach animals that truly have no one else.

The Bravery of Ratey

In early February, we received a call from a high-ranking official (DSP Paudel) in the remote Manang region. He had been caring for a street dog named Ratey, who had a severely fractured and infected leg. While many suggested the "easy" way out, the DSP chose compassion and reached out to our team.

After a long journey to our clinic in Pokhara, our medical team realized that the only way to save Ratey’s life was to perform an amputation. Ratey was a "gentle soul" throughout his surgery and recovery. By February 22nd, he returned home to Manang—a proud, three-legged survivor and a symbol of what happens when we choose kindness over convenience.

The "Satellite" Success: 250+ Dogs Protected

While Ratey was recovering, our mobile teams were deep in the hills of the Myagdi District. For the first time, we brought our "Satellite Neutering Camps" to Malika and Beni.

The geography is beautiful but incredibly challenging, yet the community response was overwhelming. Local residents helped our team catch dogs and even sat with them while they woke up from anesthesia.

• Malika: 104 dogs neutered and vaccinated.

• Beni: 147 dogs and 2 cats neutered and vaccinated.

These camps are the only way to humanely manage the dog population in these rural areas, and they are only possible because of your donations.

Building a Rabies-Free Community

We also completed a three-day Mass Anti-Rabies Vaccination (MARV) campaign around the Begnas Tal region. In just 72 hours, our team vaccinated 226 animals.

Every vaccine administered is a step closer to a safer world for both animals and the humans who live alongside them. To see local pet guardians contributing even small amounts (around Rs. 100) toward the cost shows a massive shift in how these communities value animal health.

Investing in the Future: Training the Next Generation

We believe in long-term impact. This month, we also concluded an intensive 11-day surgical training program for 16 veterinary students. Under the supervision of our senior team, these students performed 118 surgeries. We aren't just treating animals today; we are training the hands that will treat them for decades to come.

The Cost of Hope

As we look forward to March, our team is already heading to the Annapurna region for a pilot camp to celebrate World Spay Day. To keep this momentum going, we face ongoing costs that your donations help cover:

• The "Ratey" Recovery: Emergency surgeries and post-operative care.

• Surgical Supplies: One 4-day camp alone requires significant medical kits for over 100 animals.

• Puppy Power: We currently have four abandoned pups—Pearl, Winky, Juneli, and Gajalu—who need specialized care and vaccinations before they find their forever homes.

Whether it’s a single dog in Manang or a whole village in Myagdi, your support is the fuel behind every surgery and every second chance. Thank you for being the voice for those who cannot speak.

With love and gratitude,