Project Report
| Jul 27, 2015
HART's Post-Earthquake Efforts
Dear Supporter,
As with most efforts in Nepal, the focus of activities has shifted since the earthquake. Pre-earthquake the Himalayan Animal ResueTrust (HART) was working on the mass anti-rabies vaccination programs in Pokhara and Bharatpur. Both were progression well. They had open clinics where animals were brought in for treatment and they continued the neutering campaign as well.
On the 27th April, 2 days after the earthquake they performed a survey of the local area and found that the animals were relatively unscathed. HART decided that it would work best if they liaised with the local District Livestock Services Office and offer assistance in areas as requested.
On the 1st May HART sent a relief vehicle from Pokhara to the area north of Gorkha and another from Bharatpur to the Dhading region acting in response to information being passed on to them.After the first relief trips, it was clear that there were few earthquake-related injuries to cats and dogs in areas otherwise devastated. However, many livestock animals had suffered. There were cases ranging from broken backs and legs to minor wounds.
HART is not expert in livestock services but could offer basic aid and consultation when there was no other alternative for the farmers. Some owners were clearly in shock and were offered advice on care for their animals even if they had not been physically harmed. The HART teams continued their missions to Nuwakot, Sindupalchowk, Lamjung and Dharding. They visited many different villages and treated hundreds of animals during the different relief missions.
The HART team were still out in the field when the second earthquake happened but thankfully the team only had minor injuries. After a short break back in Pokhara the group went back out to help with the animal welfare treating more cases.
Like everyone in Nepal, all at HART are longing to return to the routine of our everyday campaigns and programmes.The strength and professionalism of HART's staff have been beyond any possible expectation.
We thank you for your continued support of this cause.
With Gratitude,
GVI-Nepal
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