KAS Reports

Summer is back after the long winter months, and our furry friends are soaking up the warmth with joy. However, with summer comes a familiar set of challenges—fleas, ticks, and skin infections. To meet these seasonal needs, our dedicated Animal Care Mondays will resume. These days are set aside for baths, follow-up treatments, and general grooming, along with a good dose of social time and tail wags among our Shelter furry residents.

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The Shelter’s operations in February were ongoing. Though February was a short month, it passed in the blink of an eye, yet our work continued to help many communities, people, and dogs alike. The treatment provided to the animals and our ABC program targeting street dogs from urban areas greatly benefited the dogs.

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As we begin another year, our commitment to animal welfare remains steadfast, with renewed zeal to improve the lives of vulnerable animals in the region every day. The new year kicked off with routine treatments, surgeries, rescue operations, and Animal Birth Control camps.

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The year 2024 concluded with its share of successes and challenges for Kalimpong Animal Shelter. Throughout the holiday season, the shelter’s dedicated efforts ensured every furry patient was cared for and comforted. December in Kalimpong brought chilly mornings and evenings, while moderate daytime temperatures created a pleasant atmosphere for the shelter’s residents.

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As autumn draws to a close, the team at Kalimpong Animal Shelter is gearing up for the three long months of winter ahead. To keep our furry residents warm and comfortable, we have thoughtfully placed bowls, blankets, gunny sacks, and room heaters throughout the shelter. With hearty meals and ample food stock, the animals can enjoy the cozy warmth and sleep peacefully through the cold nights. Their comfort is further ensured by the unwavering care of Mr. Padam, whose dedication ensures that every animal is well-fed and looked after.

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October was a month of celebration and regular shelter activities at Kalimpong Animal Shelter (KAS), highlighted by the observance of Kukur Tihar, a special day dedicated to honoring dogs for their unwavering loyalty and companionship, as part of the Hindu festival of Diwali.

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Kalimpong Animal Shelter continues to work tirelessly for the welfare of animals in the region, addressing various medical, sterilisation, and rescue needs. This report outlines the key activities and achievements for the month of September 2024, highlighting the efforts made to improve animal health, manage population control, and promote adoption within the community.

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August at Kalimpong Animal Shelter was filled with routine activities. Despite the week-long Independence Day celebrations in town, the dedicated KAS team remained focused on their duties. They ensured all animals were well-fed and provided with veterinary care when needed.

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July witnessed the usual monsoon weather, with heavy rains at the beginning of the month and increasing humidity towards the end. As expected, the monsoon season will continue until early October. Despite these challenging conditions, the team at Kalimpong Animal Shelter (KAS) has been tirelessly working, rain or shine, making a significant impact on the lives of the animals in our care.Animal Birth Control (ABC) Camps.

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The monsoon has arrived in India, bringing with it an increase in viral, bacterial, and fungal infections among our furry residents. Despite these challenges, our veterinary team is diligently managing the OPD cases every day, ensuring that all sick animals receive prompt and effective treatment for a speedy recovery.

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The monthly report for May highlights the various activities and accomplishments of the Kalimpong Animal Shelter (KAS). From camps and rescues to treatment and the sterilisation program, it was a successful month marked by significant outcomes in dog recoveries, sterilisation efforts, and finding homes for animals

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As we step into the heart of summer, our dedication to the well-being of animals remains unwavering at the Kalimpong Animal Shelter.

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March witnessed a notable surge in cases of dogs diagnosed with ectoparasitic infections and haemoprotozoa disease. Blood tests were conducted to diagnose the disease, specifically focusing on elevated temperatures above 103 degrees, which are sign of haemoprotozoa disease.

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The month of February 2024 brought about a series of positive developments at the Kalimpong Animal Shelter, signalling progress in animal healthcare, adoption initiatives, and population control measures.

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The month of January 2024 was marked by the Kalimpong Animal Shelter’s dedicated efforts to ensure the health and well-being of animals in the region. Despite the challenges posed by winter conditions, the Shelter actively engaged in various activities, including vaccination drives, medical treatments, adoption initiatives, and rescue operations.

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The clinic has witnessed a surge in outpatient visits, primarily due to an increase in canine viral illnesses known as Parvovirus affecting dogs, esp., during the cold winter months. The clinical team has been diligently addressing these cases, leading to significant recovery rates.

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November witnessed the celebration of the auspicious Hindu festival’ Deepawali’ also known as the festival of lights. On this joyous occasion, dogs too had their special day known as Kukur Tihar – a traditional Nepali festival dedicated to honouring and worshipping dogs for their intrinsic qualities- love, companionship, loyalty, and commitment.

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The month of October was devoted to offering assistance to distressed animals in the flash-flood-affected areas, namely Teesta, Rangpo, Melli, Bhalukhola, Ghelkhola, Najok, and Bangey in Kalimpong.

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World Rabies Day is observed every year on 28th September 2023 with the aim of raising awareness about rabies, its prevention, and elimination. The theme for this year was ‘All for 1, One Health for All ‘.

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The usual work of Kalimpong Animal Shelter (KAS) has been running smoothly. In the month of August, there have been many maggot cases in dogs and a few cats along with other cases of animals suffering from general illness and bacterial infections.

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Currently, the monsoon mayhem has been a huge concern for the citizens in the northern parts of India. Fortunately, the monsoon hasn’t hit worse in West Bengal and mainly, the small towns – Kalimpong and Darjeeling. It is likely, the weather would take its turn and get worse here too in a few weeks.

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The Animal Shelter clinic is now flooded with such cases of Parvovirus and the cases recorded in the month of May have escalated to 666.

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The animal clinic is open always as there are numerous animals, mainly dogs coming for their health check-up, treatment against various diseases, and vaccinations.

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Clinical cases have reduced as the weather is slowly taking its turn in Kalimpong. Parvovirus cases are less seen than before and the good news is that – there has been a 90 percent recovery in dogs affected with canine parvovirus.

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The clinical cases are increasing at Kalimpong Animal Shelter because of the viral illness. Sick dogs are coming for treatment at the KAS clinic and following the treatment course of seven days. This is keeping the team busy, the ones in charge of the Clinic Department.

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The dogs are hating this cold winter weather and are waiting desperately for summer to begin which is still far away. Every day the dogs scamper to grasp the short winter sun for a little amount of Vitamin D.

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The Clinical cases have started to multiply at Kalimpong Animal Shelter due to the flow of patients coming for treatment.

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The cold has started to grip the animals in the Hills – Kalimpong, and Darjeeling and the dogs generally become victims of this cold winter weather.

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The dogs celebrated Kukur Tihar on the auspicious occasion of Diwali. Kukur Tihar is a celebration dedicated to dogs for their loyalty, friendship, and protection.

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The dogs are quite enjoying the rain here. After some time, there is a downpour and the dogs are loving to go out and run past the greeneries in the Shelter.

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It is that time of year where India receives heavy rainfall. Monsoon has started in India and it has been raining every day.

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Village camp plays a very crucial role in the life of animals in the hill stations of West Bengal. V illage camp basically is an outreach programme for the community animals living far off.

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KAS Annual Report 2018-2019

Dr Deo Pandey has provided this summary of Animal Birth Control procedures performed at Kalimpong Shelter for the period 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018.

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KAS Annual Report on dog/cat ABC/ARV and Village camps 1 April 2017-31 March 2018

Camps

Number of Village camps: 33 ( including ABC/ARV)

Number of camps outside Kalimpong in Siligururi  for Government: 21 camps – 500 dogs operated

Animal Birth Control

• Dogs 819
• Cats 54

Anti Rabies Vaccinations               

• Dogs 1438
• Cats 67

KAS Summary of Camp reports 2015-2018

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