Animal shelters need support

There are only a few animal shelters in Mongolia. There could be even an individual who has by no means heard of it. However, a query arises as to why animals want shelters. We frequently see animals which have been deserted on the road or suffered from automobile accidents and can’t even shut their eyes on the facet of the street. We’re speaking about locations that obtain and look after these animals.

5-6 MILLION MNT SPENT MONTHLY ON VET SERVICES

“Khuurkhun zulzaga” NGO is a company that has already been accepted by residents as an animal shelter. The group has eight primary members. They maintain their operation within the yard of “Khaanii zam” resort while on the street to Nairamdal camp, situated 14 km away from the middle of Ulaanbaatar. We had been greeted by a clear atmosphere surrounded by steel bars after we visited. There have been doghouses on the left facet of the yard. Every canine has its personal wood home. A few of them appear to be sunbathing on the roofs of their homes.

5 or 6 youngsters had been petting and taking part in with the canines. They got here to familiarize themselves with the actions of the group. The canine space is totally geared up with lighting. Over 10 lights are charged by photo voltaic power. The group’s canine coach S.Munkh-Erdene stated, “I began working in March 2022. Canines behave like people. Canines are let unfastened throughout day by day coaching. Since there are various canines without delay,it’s difficult to coach all of them as a result of they get excited after they see one another. The canines haven’t been collectively since they had been youngsters and they arrive from all totally different locations, so I’m specializing in getting them used to one another. Canines deserted by their homeowners turn into timid. When coaching a canine, you can not frighten or spoil them. Canines who’re continuously tied up can turn into temperamental. If they’re older than two years, it’s rather more troublesome to coach them. Canines aged 5 months to 2 years of age are best suited for coaching. As for me, I beforehand labored as a canine coach within the Nationwide Emergency Administration Company and labored with service canines to detect unlawful uncooked supplies.”

Member of “Khuurkhun zulzaga” B.Bayanmunkh introduced the group’s actions. He has been working within the group for a 12 months. Earlier than, he used to come back along with his buddy throughout his free time and would handle the animals. Fur-
ther, he began working on the animal shelter due to curiosity. He spends his days caring for the animals and getting ready meals for them.

There are 73 cats in a steel container on the south-west facet of the yard. They go to their sunbathing space by way of the window of their dwelling. The resting space has a steel mesh fence and threebunk beds for cats. Most cats have names. For instance, the primary cat to reach is named Nyamdorj. Some have fancy necklaces and garments. The cat home is heat. Nonetheless, there are a variety of cats and because of lack of air flow, it had a foul scent. A small ger is in the course of the courtyard, which is the kitchen. Once I entered the ger, three pots price 20-liter of soup had been boiling. They feed the canines as soon as a day. In doing so, six pots of meals are ready the day earlier than. They purchase components from markets. For instance, 50 kg of animal by-products are collected and used for cooking. Millet rice prices 68,000 MNT and buckwheat rice 75,000 MNT in a big packet. In normal, about 350,000 MNT is required for the day-to-day operation of the shelter. As well as, they pay 3 million MNT per thirty days for electrical energy. In addition they cooperate with “Ikh Mongol”, “Metropolis paws”, “Amar”, and “Ub vet” veterinary hospitals and spends 5-6 million MNT a month. They talked about that they presently owe 20 million MNT to these vets because of poor funding. To scale back this expense, the group is planning to open a veterinary hospital subsequent 12 months. Canines and cats listed below are totally handled and vaccinated. As for the sick ones who’re present process therapy, particular properties are constructed for them.

B.Bayanmunkh stated, “Member accountable for international relations of our group, G. Robert organizes the adoption of canines and cats to international nations. We monitor the adopted animals to ensure they’re effectively taken care of. A potential adopter meets the animal they want to undertake recurrently for a interval of three months. Members of the group want to watch how the individual interacts with the animals. When adopting, it is sufficient to include the identification of the place of residence and the identification card. The group recurrently checks the dwelling circumstances of the adopted animals. They stated that there was no case of the proprietor bringing it again because of negligence. He additionally stated, “You want to continuously talk with animals. They perceive every thing like people. Spay surgical procedure must also be carried out. Elevating animals takes a variety of effort and time. So don’t get a pet for a momentary curiosity. As well as, they need to get immune booster each season.”

“Khuurkhun zulzaga” has a pet retailer, “Buddy”. All the pieces pets want is there. One dose of canine vaccine prices 30,000 MNT, 25,000 MNT for cats, and 15,000 MNT per heartworm preventives. Puppies and kittens are given three doses of vaccine 21 days aside.

NO ONE MEETS CRITERIA FOR DOG ADOPTION

M.Ariunsanaa established the primary animal care heart in Mongolia when she began taking deserted animals off the streets. The care heart is known as “UB shelter” and was established in 2017. At the moment, there are 105 canines and 6 cats. The group, who’ve been renting locations since its institution, have moved this 12 months as effectively. They’re presently situated in Nalaikh District. They stated that the previous land situated in Bayanzurkh District has not but been totally handed over, so there are some animals left. Founder M.Ariunsanaa is a graphic designer. He stopped working in his career as a result of he couldn’t
have a double job. As a result of lack of manpower on the animal shelter, M.Ariunsanaa takes the animals for therapy in his automobile.

Within the new constructing, a long-lasting range and a mattress had been positioned. He says there are 30 canines exterior, however as quickly as the height chilly climate begins, they are going to be introduced inside. When trying for a spot to lease, they stated that they select the location primarily based on the potential of a house the place the animal can dwell, which will be repaired later. Discovering a rental home takes 4 to 5 months. They pay 500,000 MNT per thirty days for lease. They don’t use electrical energy. As a result of they like spending the electrical energy value of about 70,000-80,000 MNT for meals for the pets. They don’t cooperate with any veterinary hospitals. They attempt to deal with colds and flu at dwelling. The middle has six members, however M.Ariunsanaa spends most of his time caring for the canines. He stated, “It could be good to have our personal place as an alternative of going by way of a rental home. Our animals are effectively socialized. There have been no circumstances of individuals being attacked. Relating to adopting a canine, there are not any certified individuals.”

He continued, “There are circumstances the place canines are adopted after which returned, misplaced, or given to another person. There are over 10 canines which have returned. When adopting, we take a look at the individual’s perspective and attribute. Households with younger youngsters can’t undertake. All family members should settle for the canine. My canines are my youngsters. They turn into psychologically damaged for being thrown away after nurturing them effectively. A shelter was established out of compassion for animals that had been about to freeze to demise and had been hit by vehicles. We’re presently unable to just accept extra animals. Nonetheless, individuals deliver and depart them right here. There are individuals and organizations that assist. For the previous 12 months, a crew of volunteers from the US Embassy has been serving to. A very powerful factor for us is pet meals. It’s unimaginable to retailer animal by-products in an atmosphere
with out electrical energy. Some canines can’t eat cooked meals. That’s the reason we purchase particular meals.”

For the primary time in Mongolia, now we have developed a challenge for legislation on home animals and it’s being mentioned within the parliament presently. The draft legislation is characterised by the participation of representatives of organizations working for the safety of animal rights. The founding father of UB Shelter NGO, M.Ariunsanaa participated within the presentation of this draft legislation to the Speaker of the Parliament G.Zandanshatar. M.Ariunsanaa stated, “As a result of lack of authorized framework for cover, there are various animals affected by negligence by homeowners. I hope that the legislation will clear up the issue. The adoptive proprietor is accountable. The actions of people who find themselves engaged in animal breeding enterprise might be lowered. However, even when there’s a
legislation in Mongolia, it’s not carried out.”

RESPONSIBILITY, STRONG DISCIPLINE, KNOWLEDGE, AND CONSISTENCY REQUIRED

Cat dwelling cafe is an fascinating place for individuals who wish to look after and love cats. College college students run this place. The inside ornament will be named “Cat Mansion”. Common organizer B.Egshiglen stated, “There are such a lot of stray cats and canines in Mongolia that makes me unhappy. Holding pets requires not solely duty, self-discipline, information, and persistence, but additionally
sincerity. I would like everybody to be raised to like animals. Elevating a toddler with animals from an early age will help them turn into compassionate and humane. By implementing the legislation, individuals might be extra accountable relating to maintaining animals. Moreover, the variety of stray cats and canines will lower. I imagine that the perspective of treating animals as objects will disappear.”

Ts.ZORIGLON: ALL PETS WILL BE REGISTERED

The Invoice on Animals is within the last dialogue stage of Parliament. Head of “Fortunate Paws” NGO Ts.Zoriglon was included within the working group for drafting the legislation. He clarified the outcomes of the implementation of the legislation.