Dog Rescue in Nepal

Program Description

In Kathmandu Valley, there are over 35,000 street dogs and over 20,000 street dogs in Kathmandu itself. These dogs have the potential to transmit rabies through dog bites and also create health issues through overpopulation. The government’s previous policy was to ignore injured and sick animals as well as to poison dangerous dogs.

The growing concern over this issue led to the rise of a successful program that has vaccinated, neutered, and spayed over 14,000 dogs so far. This is an important service that aids both the animals and people in the region. Be a part of the solution in Kathmandu by volunteering your time in an animal hospital and busy shelter.

Highlights

Medical volunteers are responsible for:

Performing surgical procedures, administering anesthesia, deworming animals, providing vaccinations, treating injured and sick cats and dogs, and assessing and diagnosing animals

Standard volunteers are responsible for:

Promoting rabies awareness
Launching education initiatives on stray dogs
Distributing promotional materials
Assisting with administrative tasks
Feeding animals
Cleaning enclosures
Washing and brushing the animals
Helping to social the animals

Qualifications

None! We will train you in the field!

Volunteer Types

Animal welfare

What`s Included

Includes: Airport pick up and drop off (at closest airport), Guest house Accommodation, Meals (two daily at the guest house, one daily at the centre), On-site training, Emergency Support, Donation to Placement Partner, AEI Travel Manual, $10 Credit in our Zazzle store (towards the purchase of recycled water bottles, reusable bags, etc), American and Canadian clients get 50% off at the online AEI IceBreaker store, Carbon credits to offset 3 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions, Premium Individual Travel Insurance (up to $500, 000 USD in emergency medical coverage), Travel discounts (through automatic membership to a volunteer only travel discount program), 24/7 Travel and emergency assistance.