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Animal Nepal, an innovative an innovative NGO based in Laliptur District, Kathmandu Valley, is run by an enthusiastic team of volunteer local and overseas animal welfare campaigners and educators. The organization was established as a non-profit company in 2004 and was registered as an NGO in 2009. Animal Nepal believes that through awareness-raising and practical interventions, widespread animal cruelty can be gradually reduced, and that Nepal can ultimately become a model country for animal welfare in the region. The NGO contributes to improving the conditions of animals in Nepal through the following objectives:

1. To support a well-functioning animal health and well being industry.
2. To conduct animal welfare education and campaigning.
3. To initiate and support stray animal community-care programs.

If you would like to become a volunteer, please visit our Volunteer Corner.

How to Reach Us

Animal Nepal c/o Saathi Nepal Ekantakuna, Patan PO Box 7770, c/o Saathi Nepal, Kathmandu, Nepal
Telephone ++ 977 9841-334537
Email: animalnepal@gmail.com or come meet us online!

About our Staff

Pramada Shah (Volunteer Director) is also Animal Nepal’s Vice President. Pramada is a social reformer who founded Saathi Nepal, an NGO fighting violence against women and children. She has established a number of safe homes for women and children and presently helps to set up a rehab center for burn patients. Pramada has a Labrador, a Tibetan Mastiff and a rescued stray called Chaturi.

Lucia de Vries (Volunteer Director) is a Dutch journalist and social worker who has lived in Nepal since 1992. She devotes a big chunk of her life to animals and disadvantaged children. Lucia has rescued countless dogs and cats as well as the occasional cow and donkey. At present she lives with two rescued strays, Putali and Beta. Her animal adventure blog can be read on www.animalnepal.blogspot.com

Jiggy Gaton (Communications Director) is a writer, designer and software developer who has settled down in Nepal. He co-owns and operates Phoenix Studios Nepal with Board member Jessy Rai, and he makes sure that our website, documentaries, and publications are up to international standards. He is the ‘father’ of Krypto, a German shepherd with a special interest in injured stray pups.

Dr Sudip Koirala (Veterinarian) is a young vet who specializes in equine care. Apart from managing our Donkey Clinics programme in ten brick kilns, Sudip works at the Kathmandu based Windhorse Stables and is chair of the HICAST student council.

Krishna Singh (Programme Coordinator) is an experienced social worker who hails from Chitwan. Krishna used to work as an anti-poaching officer in the Terai Arc project and coordinated a government indigenous herb development project in remote Humla and Jumla. He has rescued two dogs, and until recently managed a Patan based on-the-spot treatment programme for strays.

About our Board

Dr N.P.S. Karki (President). Dr Karki has a long standing career in the Nepal government. He is a former Director of Lumle Agricultural Research Center and Chairman of the Nepal Veterinary Council. At present he heads the national Winrock Avian Flu programme.

Shobha Rai (Secretary) is head of the Banepa Nursing Campus. She has worked as a nurse and manager for the past 40 years. One of her companions is a rescued stray dog who likes to wear a knitted jacket in Winter.

Mingma Sherpa (Treasurer) manages the High Country Trekking Company. Already an MA holder in Sociology/Anthropology, Mingma in his spare time completes an MA in English. His rescued stray dogs are called Maina and Kaley.

Manoj Gautam is the representative of Roots and Shoots Nepal. The recipient of the 2008 Jane Goodall Youth Award is active in numerous projects related to wildlife conservation, campaigning and education. Manoj is an executive member of the Animal Welfare Network Nepal.

Jessy Rai works as a programme assistant at the World Bank and is co-owner of Phoenix Studios Nepal with Jiggy. In her spare time Jessy like to sing rock songs. She is the ‘mother’ of Krypto, a friendly German Shepherd who likes to attend our board members.

Kamala Dangol is a graphic designer, traditional dancer and owner of the Handmade Souvenir Shop located at Patan Durbar Square. She presently studies Journalism and Sociology at United College. Kamala lives with Tibetan Mastiff Haku, German Shepherd Kanchu and mixed breed Shavvy.

Shobha Rajamajhi is the social entrepreneur and owner of 1905 Restaurant. She has special interest in ‘green’ architecture. Her household is filled with dogs, especially Spaniels.

Yahoo Group Discussion

We actively participate and monitor our Yahoo! group and encourage all to participate in the discussion. So dip right in!

Certified Dog Trainers List

The following trainers are certified by animalNEPAL and come highly recommended:

• Prabin Chandra Bajracharya
• Rachna Baidya
• Bhim Dahal
• Kamala Dangol
• Madhav Khatiwada
• Sanjib Rana
• Rojee Shrestha
• Gehendra Thapa

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