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Low cost rabies vaccination drive

By MO | Published: March 7, 2010
A low-cost rabies vaccination drive was held at the Karachi Animal Hospital from 12 to 2pm today under the supervision of Dr. I.H Kathio, the owner of the hospital and a practicing veterinarian in the US. People showed up to get their animals vaccinated and for general checkups.
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Edhi Animal Shelter

By MO | Published: February 12, 2010
A report on the Edhi Animal Shelter by Sidra Omer.
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Rare falcons taken out of country

By MO | Published: December 21, 2009
Bhagwandas in Dawn: KARACHI, Dec 20: Fifteen falcons belonging to a Saudi Arabian dignitary are reported to have been brought to Pakistan recently and sent back to the kingdom after a few days. Falcons are used by hunters, mostly from Arab Gulf states, to hunt the internationally protected houbara bustard for which special hunting permits are [...]
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Concept of animal welfare non-existent in Pakistani society

By MO | Published: December 21, 2009
Andaleeb Rizvi in Daily Times: KARACHI: Talking about animals, one must be used to the spectacle of undernourished donkeys, horses and camels as well as flea-infested cats and dogs in the city. Also worth mentioning are the illegal animal markets, where animals are kept in dirty, over-crowded and unhygienic conditions.Unfortunately animal welfare is an alien concept [...]
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Crows to be killed at Karachi Safari Park

By MO | Published: August 27, 2009
The Karachi Safari Park plans to eradicate all crows in its vicinity by shooting or poisoning. It has done this before in the past to stray dogs as well.
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Infant Elephants Arrive in Karachi

By Maheen Zia | Published: July 3, 2009
Four wild-caught infant elephants from Tanzania have arrived in Karachi, despite much pressure from international organizations. PAWS has learnt that these infants were forcibly removed from their mothers, in one instance resulting in the death of the mother elephant as she tried to retrieve her baby. In Pakistan, the import of these elephants has [...]
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Perverse Pleasures of the Human Race

By MO | Published: March 19, 2009
Reema at Kufiq.com: March, Friday the 13th – Lucky for some – unlucky for some – Clearly unlucky for me, friends of Shankar and for Shankar himself or – itself, if you must. May I have the honor to introduce “Shankar” – Shankar was an ordinary mongrel with the heart of an exalted soul. Shankar and [...]
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Found Dog – please help locate owner

By MO | Published: March 18, 2009
A male Labrador mix dog was found near Amir Khusro Road in Karachi early March. Help us locate the dog’s owner by printing out the flyer below and posting it at a few public places such as at schools and coffee shops (with the relevant authority’s permission, of course).
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Mixed breed puppies available for adoption

By MO | Published: March 5, 2009
Six 8 week old mixed breed puppies are available for adoption. The puppies have been dewormed and vaccinated, and are ready to go to their new homes. If you would like to adopt one of these puppies, please call Dr. Zulfiqar Otho of the Karachi Animal Hospital at 03212471053, or email us at info@pawspakistan.org.
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Street puppy looking for good home

By MO | Published: January 18, 2009
A sweet little puppy rescued from the streets of Karachi by PAWS is looking for a loving home. The puppy, named Brownie, has been dewormed and vaccinated. He is very good natured and adores people. He also adores cats. His best friend is Ginger, a rescued stray kitten.
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