Animal Nepal Dukuchhap Donkey Sanctuary - May Report

Animal Nepal's May 2021 highlights!

Number of equines treated: 25

Number of dogs treated: 63

Number of anti-rabies vaccination given: 17

*The treatment numbers are much lower in comparison to previous months as we have suspended all non-emergency work due to the lockdown.

At the time of writing this report, Nepal is still under its third lockdown, with only essential services

being allowed to operate. The government has indicated that the lockdown will be gradually lifted from

next week, however we are still waiting for a confirmation. The monsoon season has also started in

Nepal, bringing with it torrential rain and heavy floods in various parts of the country. 2021 is proving

to be a particularly challenging year for Nepal as it battles both COVID-19 and the devastating floods.

Kathmandu valley has also been experiencing heavy rainfall, but so far there has not been any flooding

and all the animals at our sanctuary are safe and healthy. Due to the rain, they are having to spend

most of their time indoors in the stable or under the shed and don’t get to move around as much as

they are normally used to. Our sanctuary is still closed to visitors and only open to our veterinary team,

who make routine visits to ensure all animals are healthy.

Just like last year, we again missed out on celebrating World Donkey Day on 8th May due to the

lockdown. We usually celebrate this special day by inviting our volunteers, supporters and members

of the public to spend time with our donkeys and they are given their favorite treats which are carrots,

cabbages and apples. The donkeys are particularly fond of human company so they really enjoy the

extra attention. We will be making up for this by holding a belated celebration when conditions are

safe to do so.

Stella, one of our rescued one-eyed mules suffered a minor infection in her eye socket. She has since

received treatment and made a full recovery. All of our animals are doing well and getting along with

each other. Fudge has adjusted well to losing Krishna and he is spending more time with the other

donkeys, which we are really happy to see.

We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to Animal Aid Abroad for their continued financial

support in the running and maintenance of the sanctuary for our rescued equines in Dukuchhap.