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The HART Nepal team has successfully concluded the dog sterilisation outreach program in Beldandi Rural Municipality, Kanchanpur district, marking the final phase of the collaborative project supported by Bird Conservation Nepal (BCN).
Beldandi was identified as an important intervention area due to the presence of a Gaushala and increasing interactions between feral dogs and vultures around carcass disposal sites. Managing the dog population in such areas is important not only from an animal welfare and community perspective, but also for maintaining ecological balance and supporting long-term vulture conservation efforts.
Despite difficult weather conditions during the earlier phase of the project in Belauri Municipality, the team continued the outreach work in Beldandi with dedication and determination. The additional sterilisation efforts carried out here helped achieve the overall target of the project.
Alongside sterilisation surgeries, anti-rabies vaccinations and basic treatments were also provided. Following recovery, all dogs were safely returned to their familiar territories.
We sincerely thank Bird Conservation Nepal (BCN) for their support, coordination, and commitment to this collaborative initiative. We are equally grateful to the Veterinary Section of Beldandi Rural Municipality for their immense support throughout the program. The municipality kindly provided a hall for the surgical camp, and one municipal staff member was delegated to assist the HART team in properly recording the wards from where the dogs were caught.
Our heartfelt appreciation also goes to the local authorities, community members, dog catchers, volunteers, and everyone who supported the program in the field. Such collaboration plays a vital role in the success of humane dog population management programs.
The Chief Executive Officer of Beldandi Rural Municipality also highlighted the importance of continuing such programs in the coming years, recognising their positive impact on animal welfare, public health, community safety, livestock protection, and biodiversity conservation.
The HART Nepal team is now travelling to Arghakhanchi district to continue sterilisation work in two municipalities. Please stay tuned for more updates from the field.
With gratitude,
HART Nepal
