>AWNN upset about dog poisoning in Bhaktapur

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Photo by Pranav Joshi, Bhaktapur Animal Welfare Society

Animal Welfare Network Nepal (AWNN) is deeply upset by the recent strychnine poisoning of around 200 community dogs by Bhaktapur municipality. AWNN lobbies for a total ban on dog poisoning and condemns authorities which continue to use inhumane, dangerous and ineffective methods to address overpopulation.

The images of ‘man’s best friend’ dying a slow and agonizing death are heart rendering and deeply traumatizing for children and other members of the public. Have a look at these images:http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1594193354479&comments

What is even more shocking is that the strychnine poison was provided by the Zoonoses Unit of Epidemiology Disease Control Division (EDCD), the government body in charge of mass vaccination campaigns funded by animal welfare organisations!AWNN wants to thank Bhaktapur Animal Welfare Society (BAWS) for saving and euthanizing some of the dogs and standing up against their local governments.

Contrary to what many believe, the number of dogs does not go down after poisoning. Within half a year the population recovers and often even increases. For this poisoned dogs die an agonizing death which can take as long as 8-10 hours. Strychnine can be washed away during monsoon and cause many other casualties.

In Nepal, humane, effective solutions have been introduced over a decade ago. The only scientific solution to overpopulation is spaying and vaccinating female dogs. Vaccinating pet dogs should be made mandatory. Nepal is more than ready for a long term solution to stray dog problems!

Please sign our petition here:
http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/stop-dog-poisoning-nepal.html