Kathmanpooch

20/06/2023

10/03/2023

My dear friend from Lesley Mapstone] posted earlier about a dog for adoption. She is now looking for a foster in Kathmandu.

“I run a rescue that does work in Kathmandu. When I was there in October I was feeding dogs at the Swoyambunath Stupa and treating them for mange and other topical illnesses.

I bonded with them, in particular I bonded with the alpha male, a dog I named Lion. Lion is five years old and had the role of peacemaker among five packs of dogs. He was the strongest and most powerful of many. He guarded the Stupa and his pack of ten, from drunkards, against violence from humans and other animals. He is a leader.

He bit the bum of a vagrant drunkard one early morning. That man had been at the temple the night before and had beaten a homeless person who lives there.

The drunk turned around and tried to kick Lion, but he missed. I stood in front of the dogs and stood up to the man making myself big and I told him “you cannot hurt these animals”.

He paused and turned to walk away. I thought he was leaving, but he turned around and pulled a small curved blade from inside of his pants waistline and he lunged at us. I screamed “no!” twice and he stumbled and missed us.

I had to remove Lion from the temple soon after that, and I need to find him a home.

I can vouch for this dog. He was living in a an environment where he was living up to his best self. He is dominant, not aggressive. He will not hurt those he knows. He has strong guarding instincts. He has since been in the care of a young dog trainer who did wonders for Lion. Lion is a dog who craves affection and comfort. He craves human relationships.

His current foster family is moving. He is in great danger of being returned to the temple and a violent death.

Please take time to speak with me about his case. He truly is a gentle animal looking for stability in a crazy world.”
Please contact Lesley Mapstone] if you are interested in fostering or adopting this very special dog.

29/06/2022

🙏EMERGENCY REQUEST🙏: Canada has just banned the commercial importation of dogs from Nepal to Canada effective Sept 28. There are 3 Nepali dogs waiting to fly to Canada where they have families waiting for them. Anyone who is traveling to Montreal or Toronto between now and September please help the dogs get to their families by allowing them to travel with you on your ticket. You won't have any hassle of carting them around, there will be paid airport porters to do that work, and their papers will be in order so the process is smooth. Please contact me to help these dogs get to their owners before it is too late. Please contact

29/06/2022

🙏EMERGENCY REQUEST🙏: Canada has just banned the commercial importation of dogs from Nepal to Canada effective Sept 28. There are 3 Nepali dogs waiting to fly to Canada where they have families waiting for them. Anyone who is traveling to Montreal or Toronto between now and September please help the dogs get to their families by allowing them to travel with you on your ticket. You won't have any hassle of carting them around, there will be paid airport porters to do that work, and their papers will be in order so the process is smooth. Please contact me to help these dogs get to their owners before it is too late. Please contact

29/06/2022

🙏🙏🙏 Any Canadian friends flying to Canada from Kathmandu soon? Do you know of anyone that can help es**rt dogs to Montreal or Toronto? 🙏🙏🙏

21/06/2022

🐾A LOST DOG AND A FOUND DOG!🐾 A family lost their dog (male) on Monday June 13 from Boudha Pipalbot. As they searched for their dog, they found a dog that was lost (female) in Ramhitti Boudha. If you have seen the male OR lost the female, PLEASE contact 🙏 Also, please DISSEMINATE.🙏 #

20/06/2022

Yankee is being nicely fostered and cared for until she finds her fur-ever home. Contact if interested. Please disseminate! 🐾

20/06/2022

🐾UP FOR ADOPTION🐾: These adorable puppies are looking for loving homes.

They are both girls, Nepali local breed, 5 months old, healthy and fully vaccinated. Nicely socialized and playful.

The tan one is Mango 🥭, athletic and energetic. On the go!

The tricolour one is Miss Grey and is chill and mellow.

They are being nicely fostered and cared for until they find their fur-ever home. Contact if interested. Please disseminate! 🐾

13/06/2022

DON’T CHAIN YOUR DOG!
Why get a dog if it is chained up all day and all night? What’s the point? Is it status? Is it laziness? It’s just negligence. I can’t tell you how many chained dogs I see each day. Too many. Breaks my heart. Please think twice before getting a pet. If your plan incudes tying it up, just don’t get one. It is NOT okay to chain and cage your dog. If you know someone that is thinking about getting a dog and they plan on chaining the poor creature, please convince them not to. It’s not okay. It should not be the norm. It should not be expected.

04/06/2022

PANDEMIC PUPDATE: 🎈🎉🎈 Happy 2nd Birthday to my magical litter of pandemic puppies! 🎈🎉🎈 Dharma, Tika, Mr Brows, Pearl and Ziggy. Your momma, Kali, shared you with us two years ago on June 3, in safety and comfort. Today, you are scattered all over the world. You are so loved and safe now 🥰
Aimee Morrow Didi Doehle Jeff Scheerer Jen Emmerson Karki Jeena Shakya Lesley Mapstone Animal Nepal Ritu Thapa Christopher Doehle

22/04/2022

Art by: ladybugart

12/01/2022

Strolling through Old Patan yesterday, we stumbled upon this lapdog version of Cerberus, guarding the gates of Hades. Only in Nepal! 🐶

01/01/2022

Wishing shelter, food and second chances to all the street dogs of the world. To all their guardians and protectors, thank you. 🐾 🙏🐾

10/12/2021

Animal Nepal has just launched their 2022 Nepali Dogs wall calendar, going on sale for only Rs. 500 a piece. All the dogs featured in the calendar are their very own rescued survivors with their own unique stories to tell. 100% of proceeds will go directly to cover costs to care, treat and sterilize Nepali street dogs. Please contact if you would like to get a calendar (or a few!!!!). They make great holiday gifts. They are also issuing gift donation certificates if you want to give the gift of donating!!!
🐾

23/11/2021

LOST
Name: JENNY
13-year old FEMALE White spitz mix
Markings: She has a small wound on her nose, red hair above her tail and red/pink belt with a bell around her neck.
Last seen in Lazimpat
Contact:
Pranish Shrestha 9841696707 or Ankisha Shrestha 9840023943 PLEASE SHARE!!!!!

23/11/2021

VACCINES FOR KIDS 12-18 YEARS!!!!

According to the Ministry of Health and Population, Pfizer vaccine will be available TODAY November 23 for children from 12 to 18 years until 3pm today 23 NOV 2021 at:
 

Patan Hospital
Teaching Hospital
IOM
Birendra Army Hospital, Chauni
Civil Hospital
Gangalal Hospital

11/11/2021

Self-care. Sounds like a plan!

03/11/2021

🐾HAPPY KUKUR TIHAR!🐾

Today is Kukur Tihar, the second day of Tihar - the Hindu festival of lights (Diwali in Nepal). Kukur Tihar is a day to honor dogs in Nepal. They are celebrated and thanked for their loyalty, service and companionship. Dogs (or kukurs in Nepali) get special treats, a red tika on their foreheads and a garland of flowers, in particular marigolds.
Today, we celebrated Oreo and Ginger at home, the wonderful menagerie of dogs at Animal Nepal’s Chobhar Treatment Center, as well as a few of the street dogs from my area that I have grown to care about (who, by the way, did not let me place garlands on them!).
I just love celebrating dogs.
Let’s make every day Kukur Tihar!
🐾

02/11/2021

🐾HAPPY KUKUR TIHAR!🐾 Tomorrow, Wednesday Nov 3, is Kukur Tihar, the second day of Tihar (Diwali in Nepal) is known as Kukur Tihar, the day of the dogs. Dogs in Nepal are celebrated on this day by getting special snacks, a red tika on their foreheads and a garland of marigolds. I personally believe Kukur Tihar should be celebrated each and every day and not just on one day of the year.
This Kukur Tihar, please support those who help the street dogs of Nepal. You can show your support by attending one of various Kukur Tihar events sponsored by dog rescue groups in Kathmandu. I personally admire the work of Animal Nepal (not just for dogs but animal welfare in general). They provide valuable work with the street dogs of Lalitpur throughout the year. They provide critical care via a mobile medical unit, vaccination and sterilization campaigns, as well as key animal welfare advocacy and policy work. Please follow the donation link in my Bio. I have also included a Wish List if you’d rather give gifts-in-kind (or both). Thank you! 🐾

01/11/2021

FOR ADOPTION (please share)

From ’s Adventures and
Male
Age: 4-6 years

This furry was found in poor condition at Patan, Mangalbazar (below the big statue of Buddha) and is doing much better now. After a failed adoption, he is at Animal Nepal (Chobhar) and is waiting for a loving family to adopt him.

धेरै समय सडकमा दु:ख पाएको यो सानुले यस पालिको कुकुर तिहार कुनै जिम्मेवार र मायालु परिवारसँग मनाउन पाओस् । ज्ञानी छ । स्कूटरमा पनि मजाले बसेर हिँड्छ । उसलाई लान इच्छुक हुनुहुन्छ भने तलका प्रश्नका उत्तर मलाई फेसबुक वा मेरो फोन नम्बरमा पठाउनुहोला (𝟵𝟴𝟲𝟬𝟭𝟬𝟮𝟭𝟱𝟬) ।

If you are willing to adopt him, please, answer the following questions (text/viber your answers to 𝟵𝟴𝟲𝟬𝟭𝟬𝟮𝟭𝟱𝟬).

1. Your exact address
2. Have u had a dog before? If yes, what happened to her/him?
3. Do u have permission from all in ur family? Who will take care of the dog when u r not around?
4. Does ur home have a enough space for her to safely run n play? Please, describe.
5. Where will she sleep at night?
6. Which hospital/clinic will u take her to if she gets sick or injured?
7. What is ur profession? How much time will u be able to give him every day? (If u're extremely busy with work/studies, it's best to not adopt someone who requires a lot of attention like him).
8. Will your living situation be relatively stable for the next few years? (a dog is a commitment for up to 15 years. Hope, u r ready for it).
9. My conditions are: no chaining, no caging, no breeding, NO ABANDONING. Do u agree? 🐾

01/11/2021

FOR ADOPTION (please share)

From Chimpu's Adventures and aditya

Male
Age: 4-6 years

This furry was found in poor condition at Patan, Mangalbazar (below the big statue of Buddha) and is doing much better now. After a failed adoption, he is at Animal Nepal (Chobhar) and is waiting for a loving family to adopt him.

धेरै समय सडकमा दु:ख पाएको यो सानुले यस पालिको कुकुर तिहार कुनै जिम्मेवार र मायालु परिवारसँग मनाउन पाओस् । ज्ञानी छ । स्कूटरमा पनि मजाले बसेर हिँड्छ । उसलाई लान इच्छुक हुनुहुन्छ भने तलका प्रश्नका उत्तर मलाई फेसबुक वा मेरो फोन नम्बरमा पठाउनुहोला (𝟵𝟴𝟲𝟬𝟭𝟬𝟮𝟭𝟱𝟬) ।

If you are willing to adopt him, please, answer the following questions (text/viber your answers to 𝟵𝟴𝟲𝟬𝟭𝟬𝟮𝟭𝟱𝟬).

१. हजुरको ठेगाना
२. पहिले पनि कुकुर पाल्नुभएको थियो ? थियो भने उसको बारे अलिकति बताइदिनुहोला । उसलाई के भयो ?
३. घरमा सबैजना कुकुर पाल्न मन्जुर हुनुहुन्छ ? तपाईं नहुँदा उसलाई माया गर्ने अरू को हुनुहुन्छ ?
४. उसलाई खेल्नवर्न पर्याप्त ठाउँ (घेरिएको कम्पाउन्ड वा त्यस्तै सुरक्षित ठाउँ) होला ? कस्तो ठाउँ छ describe गर्नुहोला ।
५. ऊ राती कहाँ सुत्नेछ ?
६. वार्षिक खोप दिन र बिरामी पर्दा कुन डाक्टर/अस्पताल लानुहुनेछ ?
७. के काम गर्नुहुन्छ होला? उसको लागि दिनमा कति समय निकाल्न सक्नुहुन्छ होला? (काम/पढाइले गर्दा असाध्यै व्यस्त हुनुहुन्छ भने नपाल्नु नै ठीक हुन्छ)
८. कतै विदेश जाने वा ठाउँ सर्ने त योजना छैन ? (एउटा कुकुर १७ वर्ष जति बाँच्न सक्छ । त्यति बेलासम्मको साथको लागि तयार हुनुहुन्छ भन्ने आशा गर्छु ।)
९. उसलाई थुनेर बाँधेर पाल्न नपाइने, बेलाबेला मलाई उसको अपडेट दिने, ब्रीडिङ गर्न नपाइने, मन भरिएपछि उसलाई छोड्न नपाइने भन्ने मेरो शर्त हो - मन्जुर छ ?
सबै adopterहरूको उत्तरहरु हेरेर कसलाई दिने निर्णय लिइनेछ । माइन्ड नगर्नुहोला है ।

1. Your exact address
2. Have u had a dog before? If yes, what happened to her/him?
3. Do u have permission from all in ur family? Who will take care of the dog when u r not around?
4. Does ur home have a enough space for her to safely run n play? Please, describe.
5. Where will she sleep at night?
6. Which hospital/clinic will u take her to if she gets sick or injured?
7. What is ur profession? How much time will u be able to give him every day? (If u're extremely busy with work/studies, it's best to not adopt someone who requires a lot of attention like him).
8. Will your living situation be relatively stable for the next few years? (a dog is a commitment for up to 15 years. Hope, u r ready for it).
9. My conditions are: no chaining, no caging, no breeding, NO ABANDONING. Do u agree?

01/11/2021

FOR ADOPTION (please share)

From Chimpu’s Adventures and aditya aditya

Male
Age: 4-6 years

This furry was found in poor condition at Patan, Mangalbazar (below the big statue of Buddha) and is doing much better now. After a failed adoption, he is at Animal Nepal (Chobhar) and is waiting for a loving family to adopt him.

धेरै समय सडकमा दु:ख पाएको यो सानुले यस पालिको कुकुर तिहार कुनै जिम्मेवार र मायालु परिवारसँग मनाउन पाओस् । ज्ञानी छ । स्कूटरमा पनि मजाले बसेर हिँड्छ । उसलाई लान इच्छुक हुनुहुन्छ भने तलका प्रश्नका उत्तर मलाई फेसबुक वा मेरो फोन नम्बरमा पठाउनुहोला (𝟵𝟴𝟲𝟬𝟭𝟬𝟮𝟭𝟱𝟬) ।

If you are willing to adopt him, please, answer the following questions (text/viber your answers to 𝟵𝟴𝟲𝟬𝟭𝟬𝟮𝟭𝟱𝟬).

१. हजुरको ठेगाना
२. पहिले पनि कुकुर पाल्नुभएको थियो ? थियो भने उसको बारे अलिकति बताइदिनुहोला । उसलाई के भयो ?
३. घरमा सबैजना कुकुर पाल्न मन्जुर हुनुहुन्छ ? तपाईं नहुँदा उसलाई माया गर्ने अरू को हुनुहुन्छ ?
४. उसलाई खेल्नवर्न पर्याप्त ठाउँ (घेरिएको कम्पाउन्ड वा त्यस्तै सुरक्षित ठाउँ) होला ? कस्तो ठाउँ छ describe गर्नुहोला ।
५. ऊ राती कहाँ सुत्नेछ ?
६. वार्षिक खोप दिन र बिरामी पर्दा कुन डाक्टर/अस्पताल लानुहुनेछ ?
७. के काम गर्नुहुन्छ होला? उसको लागि दिनमा कति समय निकाल्न सक्नुहुन्छ होला? (काम/पढाइले गर्दा असाध्यै व्यस्त हुनुहुन्छ भने नपाल्नु नै ठीक हुन्छ)
८. कतै विदेश जाने वा ठाउँ सर्ने त योजना छैन ? (एउटा कुकुर १७ वर्ष जति बाँच्न सक्छ । त्यति बेलासम्मको साथको लागि तयार हुनुहुन्छ भन्ने आशा गर्छु ।)
९. उसलाई थुनेर बाँधेर पाल्न नपाइने, बेलाबेला मलाई उसको अपडेट दिने, ब्रीडिङ गर्न नपाइने, मन भरिएपछि उसलाई छोड्न नपाइने भन्ने मेरो शर्त हो - मन्जुर छ ?
सबै adopterहरूको उत्तरहरु हेरेर कसलाई दिने निर्णय लिइनेछ । माइन्ड नगर्नुहोला है ।

1. Your exact address
2. Have u had a dog before? If yes, what happened to her/him?
3. Do u have permission from all in ur family? Who will take care of the dog when u r not around?
4. Does ur home have a enough space for her to safely run n play? Please, describe.
5. Where will she sleep at night?
6. Which hospital/clinic will u take her to if she gets sick or injured?
7. What is ur profession? How much time will u be able to give him every day? (If u're extremely busy with work/studies, it's best to not adopt someone who requires a lot of attention like him).
8. Will your living situation be relatively stable for the next few years? (a dog is a commitment for up to 15 years. Hope, u r ready for it).
9. My conditions are: no chaining, no caging, no breeding, NO ABANDONING. Do u agree?

01/11/2021

🐾🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃🐾 Happy Halloween!!!

16/10/2021

My idea of heaven 🐾😇🐾

21/09/2021

💉World Rabies Day💉 Vaccines save lives. Vaccinate, don’t wait! You can ask local organizations for help to vaccinate your community dogs, too.

20/09/2021

🐾LOST DOG🐾