Humane Education

At Zeus Nakulu Dog Shelter, we believe that education is key to creating a more compassionate future for animals in Bhutan. Our humane education programs are designed to combat stereotypes, promote fostering and adoption, and foster a new generation of animal lovers.

Our Initiatives

1. Public Education Classes:
   • Target Audience: We focus on middle-school students, an age group that is highly impressionable and capable of driving change in their communities.
   • Combating Stereotypes: Our classes address and dispel common misconceptions about animals, particularly Bhutan’s native breed, the Pariah Dog, which is often misunderstood as wild and dangerous.
   • Promoting Compassion: We teach students about the importance of kindness, respect, and humane treatment of animals, emphasizing the benefits of fostering and adoption.
2. Fostering and Adoption:
   • Next Generation of Animal Lovers: By instilling these values early on, we aim to create a generation that is more likely to foster and adopt animals, reducing the number of strays and improving animal welfare overall.
3. Cruelty Prevention:
   • Full-Time Cruelty Officer: We employ a dedicated cruelty officer who works to prevent and address animal abuse.
     • Counseling Abusers: The cruelty officer provides counseling to individuals who have abused animals, helping them understand the impact of their actions and encouraging more compassionate behavior.
     • Law Enforcement Referrals: In cases where counseling is not sufficient, our officer refers serious animal abuse cases to law enforcement to ensure that perpetrators are held accountable.

• Support Our Education Programs:
  • Donate: Your contributions help fund our public education classes and cruelty prevention efforts.
  • Volunteer: Assist with our educational initiatives by sharing your knowledge and passion for animal welfare with students.
• Promote Humane Values:
  • Spread the Word: Encourage your community to participate in our education programs and support the humane treatment of animals.
  • Model Compassion: Lead by example in treating animals with kindness and respect, and promote fostering and adoption within your network.