In pics | Dogs celebrated and cherished in Nepal during this special festival
Dog lovers of Nepal honoured canines
A beautiful festival that celebrates the eternal bond between humans and their best friends i.e dogs was celebrated in Nepal recently. A dog shelter in the city of Lalitpur, situated outside the capital city of Kathmandu saw tourists and volunteers take part in "Kukur Tihar".
Show compassion to them: Lailtpur mayor
"On the day of the Festival of Dogs, I want to convey the message that humans should show compassion and love to dogs and feed them as much as we can," said Lalitpur Mayor Chiri Babu Maharjan after honouring the dogs.
Dog welfare is starting to receive widespread attention
The tradition originates in Nepal, where street dogs are prevalent and dog welfare is struggling. The festival helps in shedding light on the plight of the mute animals who cannot ask for help and need support of humans nearby to survive.
Estimated 20,000 stray dogs in the Kathmandu Valley alone
According to reports, there are 20,000 stray dogs in the Kathmandu valley alone. A majority of them starve, get hit by cars, suffer from mange and other illnesses, and are left untreated. There is a pressing need to help them. According to local media reports, Kathmandu's city council recently launched a dog management campaign to control the stray dog population.
Professional police dogs celebrated as well
Apart from the stray dogs, Nepalese policemen dogs were also cherished and celebrated. The Nepalese policeman can be seen standing with their unit's canine dogs.
A distinguished gentleman rewarded
A police dog named puppy receives 'dog of the year' medal during the festival. Notably, during the festive period, it is considered a sin to act disrespectfully to dogs and other animals that are honoured.
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