Resources for Veterinarians and Veterinary Paraprofessionals Caring for Street Dogs
Publications about Animal Cruelty and Human Violence
Public Management Magazine - ICMA
The Link Between Animal Cruelty and Public Safety: Defining the Role of the Animal Control Officer
Animal Care & Control Today-NACA
Animal Cruelty in the U.S.: What You Should Know and How You Can Help
Sheriff & Deputy Magazine- NSA
Sheriff & Deputy Magazine- NSA
Crunching the Numbers on Cruelty
Police Chief Magazine -IACP
Sheriff & Deputy Magazine- NSA
Animal Cruelty Hurts People Too:
How Animal Cruelty Crime Data Can Help Police Make Their Communities Safer for All
Social Sciences
Social Sciences
Using the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) to Study Animal Cruelty: Preliminary Results (2016–2019)
ICAM DPM eLearning Courses
Learn about Dog Population Management from ICAM
"The courses focus on key building key knowledge and competencies related to managing dog populations, including an understanding of dog population dynamics and an appreciation of the need for a sustainable system of services that have been selected to match local needs."
Learn about how animal advocates fought for "Desmonds Law"
Press Conference on Desmonds Law (CT H.R. 6187)
Press Conference on Desmond's Law Connecticut H.B. 6187 with Representative Diana Urban. (May 26, 2015).
Court-Appointed Advocate Programs
With the passage of the innovative “Desmond’s Law” in 2016, Connecticut became the first state to allow legal advocates to testify on behalf of animal victims in cruelty and neglect cases. Although some states allow victims’ or children’s advocates to testify in cases involving humans, this law is groundbreaking in that it is the first to allow advocates to act in a similar capacity for animals.
Desmond's Bill: Testimonies
Desmond's Bill: Testimonies
"Desmond’s Law acknowledges animal cruelty as a precursor to socially violent behavior and has become a necessity in this disturbing climate. New Jersey now has the opportunity to become a forerunner heeding the warning signs with DESMOND’S Law."
Find out about the Pets for Life Program
Pets for Life (PFL)(HSUS)
PFL takes a comprehensive, long-term approach to address the inequity in and lack of access to pet resources people experience in underserved communities through door-to-door community outreach and pet owner support services. Providing free veterinary care, supplies, services and information to pet owners, the program builds trust and positive relationships within the communities that are served as opposed to staying on the periphery. Pets for Life is a Program of the Humane Society of the U.S. (HSUS)
Canine Care and Control (Pune, India)
Canine Care and Control
Details about Canine Care and Control
Adopt Don't Shop - Do you know why?
10 Reasons to Adopt: lisT (SLIGHTLY MODIFIED)from World veterinary service(WVS)- A UK-Based Charity helping animals around the world
1. You will be helping to save a life.
2. You won’t be supporting backyard breeders.
3. You will help prevent overpopulation.
4. You may find your new best friend.
5. There are advantages to an adult dog
6. Lifetime support of shelter employees
7. You will be supporting a dog rescue group
8. You are more likely to get a healthy pet.
9. Adoption i
1. You will be helping to save a life.
2. You won’t be supporting backyard breeders.
3. You will help prevent overpopulation.
4. You may find your new best friend.
5. There are advantages to an adult dog
6. Lifetime support of shelter employees
7. You will be supporting a dog rescue group
8. You are more likely to get a healthy pet.
9. Adoption is generally less expensive.
10. Your life & the life of your dog will improve
Assessment of the dog breeding industry in Kathmandu Valley – a report by Animal Nepal, 2021
"In Nepal, most breeders are small backyard operations but there are a growing number of ‘dog farms’, especially outside the Ring Road in Kathmandu valley. With the main motive being financial profit, the dog breeding industry thrives on cruelty, abuse, and exploitation of dogs as well as other pet animals. In Nepal, for some people, owni
"In Nepal, most breeders are small backyard operations but there are a growing number of ‘dog farms’, especially outside the Ring Road in Kathmandu valley. With the main motive being financial profit, the dog breeding industry thrives on cruelty, abuse, and exploitation of dogs as well as other pet animals. In Nepal, for some people, owning a certain dog has become synonymous with being fashionable not knowing that their personal preferences for certain breeds lead to severe health and behavioral issues in these dogs. Furthermore, each time someone opts to buy a newly bred pup, the lives of homeless pups born on the streets are compromised. Many people buy dogs like Huskies in a city like Kathmandu where temperatures can reach the high 30s in the summer, which inevitably leads to health issues resulting in costly veterinary treatment, which can in many cases lead to the abandonment or neglect of the dogs. At Animal Nepal’s dog treatment center, we receive at least one case of abandoned/surrendered purebred dogs per week and in most cases, the dogs come to us in an extremely poor state of health."
Pramada Shah, President Animal Nepal.
Dogs in Kathmandu Valley Man‟s best friend betrayed Animal Welfare Network Nepal
"The Animal Welfare Network Nepal in the winter of 2008 conducted a survey into people’s perceptions of pet and stray animals in Kathmandu Valley. Six different teams interviewed a total of 656 individuals (297 pet owners and 359 community members) in Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur District. The findings call for immediate intervention
"The Animal Welfare Network Nepal in the winter of 2008 conducted a survey into people’s perceptions of pet and stray animals in Kathmandu Valley. Six different teams interviewed a total of 656 individuals (297 pet owners and 359 community members) in Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur District. The findings call for immediate intervention by government authorities, civil society and the public at large. Although there are some positive developments in the lives of Kathmandu’s owned dogs (some 90% of pets reportedly receive vaccinations, dog owners increasingly are inclined to take their pet to a vet when it is sick and like to spend time with them), the overall situation of both pet and stray dogs in Kathmandu Valley is a grim one. 64% of pets are kept on a chain, of whom 36% on a very short one. Pets die at a young age, possibly due to general neglect and a lack of awareness on canine health. Only 17% receive some kind of family planning. This is a great cause for concern as offspring tend to be abandoned on the street, further increasing the stray dog population."
If you do decide to purchase a dog from a breeder make sure that they screen for serious health issues in the dogs they breed.
"Reputable pure-breed dog breeders understand the value and importance of following the AKC breed guidelines for health testing. Early detection of hereditary conditions in breeding pairs and family pets is important, as it can allow for early surgical intervention, weight and exercise management plans, or treatment plans to manage a cond
"Reputable pure-breed dog breeders understand the value and importance of following the AKC breed guidelines for health testing. Early detection of hereditary conditions in breeding pairs and family pets is important, as it can allow for early surgical intervention, weight and exercise management plans, or treatment plans to manage a condition if/when it develops.
The following are some of the more commonly recommended tests that apply to a wide range of breeds. There are more tests than we can easily go into here, but we recommend you become informed on breed-specific tests if you are looking for a pure-breed dog. These tests are also routinely recommended for rescues, and non-pure-breed dogs for the same reasons – early indicators of potential disease, or treatable conditions."
Veterinary Training Programs & International Field Service Programs
Veterinary Resources for Your Clients
Animal Vaccinations 101
Veterinarians, please share this information with your clients to help explain to them the value of vaccinating their animals.
Puppy and Dog Vaccination Schedule from the Magic Marble Foundation
"To prevent deadly diseases, contact your veterinarian to start your dog on the correct vaccination schedule."
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Helpful Resources for Pet Owners from the AVMA. Please share this with your veterinarian as they might also find this website useful so that they can share it with their other clients.
Continuing Education - Free Virtual Training Resources
Global Street Dog Resources and Information
Learn about the field of animal law and the laws that are supposed to protect animals in Nepal.
Humane Education Resources
Every Living Thing CANADA
HELPING TEACHERS INSPIRE COMPASSION FOR ANIMALS, PEOPLE & THE ENVIRONMENT
HEART (Humane Education Advocates Reaching Teachers)
We Believe Humane Education Should Be Part of Every Child's Learning Experience.
Four Paws Responsible Pet Ownership
HOW TO BECOME YOUR PET’S BEST FRIEND
BEing A Responsible Pet Owner Video Series
When kids are raised to respect animals, such as dogs, they grow up to become more responsible owners.
Global Street Dog Resources and Information
References & Reports
International Companion Animal Management (ICAM) Coalition
https://www.icam-coalition.org/
https://www.icam-coalition.org/download/humane-dog-population-management-guidance/
https://www.icam-coalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/DPM-and-SDGs-report-2022.pdf
https://www.icam-coalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Dog-Population-Dynamics-Full-Page-A4-2.pdf
Dog Population Management/CNVR/Veterinary Care
Animal Welfare Board if India, Standard Operating Procedures for Sterilization of Stray Dogs Under the Animal Birth Control Program, 2009.
http://www.zoonosis.unam.mx/contenido/m_academico/archivos/Standard_esterilization_dogs_india.pdf
Canine Catch-Neuter-Return (CNR) Good Practice Guide
https://www.ed.ac.uk/sites/default/files/atoms/files/cnr_catchingtechniques.pdf
Dog and Cat Population Management Policy Guidance, Intergroup on the Welfare & Conservation of Animals, 15p.
Video: Responsible Care of Cats and Dogs: Political Guidance for Responsible Population Management: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1z3FAoUGls
Smith, L. M., Hartmann, S., Munteanu, A. M., Dalla Villa, P., Quinnell, R. J., & Collins, L. M. (2019). The Effectiveness of Dog Population Management: A Systematic Review. Animal: an open access journal from MDPI, 9(12), 1020. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani9121020
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6940938/
Well-Being International
https://wellbeingintl.org/global-dog-campaign/about-gdc/
World Animal Protection
https://www.worldanimalprotection.org.in/blogs/cnvr-schemes
World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH)
Economic Impacts of Free-Roaming Dogs
https://agritrop.cirad.fr/595440/1/CMUJNS_19_2_2020_p.130-150.pdf
https://www.icam-coalition.org/jaipur-abc-costs-greatly-outweighed-by-benefits/
Humane Animal Control for Municipal Governments
Humane Animal Control: Effective Enforcement, Shelter Management, Local Government, Support and Community Engagement:
https://www.nacanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Best-Friends-Humane-Animal-Control-Manual.pdf
Guidelines for the Design and Management of Animal Shelters
https://www.icam-coalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Shelter-guidelines-English.pdf
Municipal Pet Policy Toolkit:
https://humanepro.org/policytoolkit
Legal Issues and Legislation/Information for Government Officials
Criminal (Code) Act, 2074 (2017)(Nepal)
https://www.ilo.org/dyn/natlex/natlex4.detail?p_isn=106060&p_lang=en
https://www.icam-coalition.org/topics/dpm-legislation-and-policy-experiences/
Cox, Janice H., and Sabine Lennkh. Model Animal Welfare Act: A Comprehensive Framework Law. World Animal Net, 2016. [Accessed Oct. 27, 2022: https://worldanimal.net/our-programs/model-law-project/54-our-programs/model-animal-welfare-act/472-download-the-model-animal-welfare-act
Turkish Politicians Promise to Support Animal Welfare
https://www.haytap.org/tr/election-contract-for-turkish-candidate-mayors-2019-english-translation
Turkey Passes New Law to Protect Animals
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/europe/2021-07/03/c_1310041502.htm
Rabies in Pakistan: News from the Field
Nepal-Specific Information
Non-Peer Reviewed Reports
https://animalnepal.wordpress.com/2016/08/22/animal-nepal-publishes-the-first/
https://animalnepal.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/toc-added_law-review-final_coverimage-added-2.pdf
https://animalwelfarenetworkinnepal.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/awa_english.pdf
Peer-reviewed Journal Articles
Acharya, K. P., Subedi, D., & Wilson, R. T. (2021). Rabies control in South Asia requires a One Health approach. One health (Amsterdam, Netherlands), 12, 100215. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.onehlt.2021.100215
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7907975/
Mahato, Prem Lal, et al. "The Demography, Health Status and Public Attitude of Owned Dog In Bharatpur Metropolitan City: Canine welfare in nepal." International Journal of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology 8.1 (2020): 96-101.
Pokhrel, Saroj, et al. "Clinico-epidemiological study on animal bite presenting to a tertiary care hospital in western part of Nepal." Journal of Gandaki Medical College-Nepal 15.1 (2022): 48-52. https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/JGMCN/article/view/44791
Rahaman, Kh. "Free roaming dogs: A threat to public health." International Journal of Epidemiologic Research 4.3 (2017): 182-184. http://ijer.skums.ac.ir/article_25490_b024d8a8797ce7c6f6f3ebbda4fb3609.pdf
Public Health and Rabies
Pal, Pushkar, et al. "Animal rabies epidemiology in Nepal from 2005 to 2017." Int J One Health 7.2 (2021): 190-5. https://www.onehealthjournal.org/Vol.7/No.2/6.pdf
Pal, P., Yawongsa, A., Bhusal, T. N., Bashyal, R., & Rukkwamsuk, T. (2021). Knowledge, attitude, and practice about rabies prevention and control: A community survey in Nepal. Veterinary world, 14(4), 933–942. https://doi.org/10.14202/vetworld.2021.933-942
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8167543/pdf/Vetworld-14-933.pdf
Pokhrel, Saroj, et al. "Clinico-epidemiological study on animal bite presenting to a tertiary care hospital in western part of Nepal." Journal of Gandaki Medical College-Nepal 15.1 (2022): 48-52. https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/JGMCN/article/view/44791
Srinivasa, D., Mondal, R., Von Rentzell, K. A., & Protopopova, A. (2022). Interviews with Indian Animal Shelter Staff: Similarities and Differences in Challenges and Resiliency Factors Compared to Western Counterparts. Animals, 12(19), 2562. MDPI AG. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani12192562
World Health Organization, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations & World Organisation for Animal Health. (2018). Zero by 30: the global strategic plan to end human deaths from dog-mediated rabies by 2030. World Health Organization.
https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/272756/9789241513838-eng.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
Responsible Pet Ownership
https://www.calgary.ca/bylaws/dogs.html
Leading Charities/NGOs that
Help Street Dogs in Kathmandu
and Pokhara Nepal
1. Animal Nepal: (Tel: 5538068)
https://www.animalnepal.org.np/
2. Community Dog Welfare Kopan: (Tel: 9803976378)
https://communitydogwelfarekopan.org/
3. Himalayan Animal Rescue Trust (HART) (Pokhara):
(Tel: 9846531069) https://www.hartnepal.org/
4. Kathmandu Animal Treatment Centre-Nepal (KAT-NP):
(Tel: 9843810363) https://katcentre.org.np/
5. Kathmandu Animal Treatment Centre (KAT-UK):
(Tel: 9843810363) https://katcentre.org/en/
6. Project Humane Nepal: (Tel: 9861284254)
http://www.projecthumanenepal.org/
7. Sneha’s Care: (Tel: 9808645023)
8. SPCA Nepal: (Tel: 9849476424)
https://www.facebook.com/nepalspca/
9. Street Dog Care: (Tel: 9841075383)
Dog Training
Free Online Resources
https://e-trainingfordogs.com/
https://www.dunbaracademy.com/bundles/free-course-collection
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFSkzAuCjcI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFKF_V-AvMg&list=PL54867F49542F98D6&index=1
https://dogmantics.com/free-videos/
Dog Trainers in Kathmandu, Nepal
Rambo Abbie Dog Training
+977 985-1091334
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063521202337
Kathmandu Dog Training
Mahendra Khatiwada
+977 9841589183
http://www.kathmandudogtraining.com/?m=1
Abhilasha - Dog Trainer and Behaviourist
+977 981-3368269
jakeandwoofgang@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/furrydogtail
Canine Companions
+977 984-1423281
caninecompanionsnepal@gmail.com
caninecompanions.com.np
https://caninecompanions.com.np/
Madhav Khadiwala
+977 985-1044033
Email: nepaldogtraining@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/nepaldogtraining
Newspaper Articles and Reports
https://english.onlinekhabar.com/why-is-nepal-not-friendly-to-pets-yet-what-could-be-a-solution.html
https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/caring-for-canines/
https://www.icam-coalition.org/manu-mitra-an-example-of-community-engagement-in-kathmandu-nepal/
Peer Reviewed Articles
Smith, Lauren Margaret, et al. "Attitudes towards free-roaming dogs and dog ownership practices in Bulgaria, Italy, and Ukraine." PloS one 17.3 (2022): e0252368.
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0252368
Westgarth, Carri, et al. "The responsible dog owner: the construction of responsibility." Anthrozoös 32.5 (2019): 631-646.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/08927936.2019.1645506
Waste Management and Free-Roaming Dogs
Parajuly, K. (2019). Circular Economy and Waste Management in Nepal. In International Youth Conference on Science, Technology and Innovation (pp. 270-272).
Rinzin, Karma. Population dynamics and health status of free-roaming dogs in Bhutan. Diss. Murdoch University, 2015. [Accessed Oct. 27, 2022: https://researchrepository.murdoch.edu.au/id/eprint/27867/1/whole.pdf ]
Managing Waste and Stray Dogs: https://flagship.gnhc.gov.bt/waste-management/
Tiwari, H.K., Robertson, I.D., O’Dea, M. et al. Demographic characteristics of free-roaming dogs (FRD) in rural and urban India following a photographic sight-resight survey. Sci Rep 9, 16562 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-52992-y - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-52992-y
Wright, N., Subedi, D., Pantha, S., Acharya, K. P., & Nel, L. H. (2021). The role of waste management in control of rabies: A neglected issue. Viruses, 13(2), 225.
https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/13/2/225
Other Websites About Dogs
http://www.khandro.net/animal_dog.htm
https://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/pets/dogs.html
https://www.britannica.com/animal/dog
https://www.vetstreet.com/dogs
https://www.livescience.com/facts-about-dogs
ANIMAL CRUELTY
Learn about "the link" between animal cruelty and human violence. An extensive amount of research over the years has shown that there is a link between animal cruelty and violence against humans (domestic violence, child abuse and other forms of family violence). Little research exists on the topic of cruelty towards street dogs. It is an area that is ripe for investigation.
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HOW TO REPORT ANIMAL ABUSE IN NEPAL: Do you know What to do?
The article entitled "How to report animal abuse in Nepal effectively? Here's a 4-step guide", published in Online Khabar, September 7, 2022 provides useful information. Here's a summary:
1. Know the law
https://www.ilo.org/dyn/natlex/natlex4.detail?p_isn=106060&p_lang=en
2. Know your responsibility
3. Go to the ward/city office (where the abuse occurred)
4. Contact others (including the media)
For more information please see the original article:
