On (15/4/2025), the Kurdistan Animal Protection Organization received a call to rescue a baby cat trapped in a bakery shop in Havalan, Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Workers had heard the kitten’s cries for 3 days before contacting us.Our rescue team arrived with professional tools to locate the cat, which had fallen from the second...
Author: Shahla Ibrahim (Shahla Ibrahim)
Rescue and Safe Return of Trapped baby Pigeon by Kurdistan Animal Protection Organization
On April 18, 2025, the Kurdistan Animal Protection Organization received an urgent call about a baby pigeon trapped inside a vertical barrier structure in Italian Village 2, a residential area in Erbil, within the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The young pigeon had been nesting on top of the structure when it accidentally fell through a...
KAPO CEO: “Religion Is Being Misused to Justify the Killing of Innocent Animals”
During a press conference at the peaceful, government-approved protest on January 23, 2025, the CEO of the Kurdistan Animal Protection Organization (KAPO), Farman Fadhil Hasan, responded to a question from a TV presenter regarding the use of religion to justify the killing of stray dogs. He firmly stated: “We are witnessing a dangerous manipulation of...
KAPO Volunteer: “No Religion Supports Killing—We Must Teach Compassion”
Speaking to a TV presenter during the peaceful protest, one of the passionate volunteers of the Kurdistan Animal Protection Organization emphasized the need to be “the voice for the voiceless.” She strongly criticized the use of religion to justify the killing of stray dogs, saying: “It’s deeply concerning to see killing being promoted in the...
Kurdistan Animal Protection Organization Responds to Dog Attack
Following the tragic dog bite incident that resulted in a fatality on April 22, 2025, the Kurdistan Animal Protection Organization (KAPO) was interviewed by ESTA News Channel. Farman Fadhil, CEO and President of the organization, expressed his deep sorrow over the incident, emphasizing that he is a person with great compassion for animals and that...
KAPO’s Hiking Trip to Safeen Mountain Promotes Wildlife Awareness
As part of its ongoing social and environmental initiatives, KAPO organized a hiking trip to Safeen Mountain on April 23, 2025, in the Kurdistan region of Iraq for its dedicated volunteer members. The primary goal of this activity was to raise awareness about the essential role animals play in shaping and sustaining natural ecosystems. During...
KAPO’s Efforts to Address the Rising Stray Dog Population
In an interview with Zoom News Channel, Farman Fadhil, CEO and President of KAPO, addressed the growing concern over the increasing number of stray dogs in the region. He emphasized that following the tragic death of a young man due to a dog bite, the need for effective management of the stray dog population has...
Emergency Rescue and Life-Saving Surgery for Severely Injured Cat in Erbil
The Kurdistan Animal Protection Organization received a rescue call on 2025/1/22, approximately 11 hours after an accident involving a cat near 30 Meter Road in Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Our rescue team immediately responded and arrived at the location to assist. Upon arrival, the team discovered that the cat had suffered a serious injury...
KAPO Volunteer: “We Are Their Voice-Animals Cannot Speak for Themselves”
During the peaceful, government-approved protest held in front of the UN compound, one of the volunteer members of the Kurdistan Animal Protection Organization responded passionately to questions from a TV presenter. When asked about her reason for participating, she said, “I’m here to defend the rights of animals—because they cannot speak for themselves. We are...
KAPO CEO to APORA TV: “Stray Dogs Are Not the Problem—Our Behavior Towards Them Is”
During the peaceful protest on January 23, 2025, Farman Fadhil Hasan, CEO of the Kurdistan Animal Protection Organization (KAPO), spoke to APORA TV, emphasizing that the issue of stray dogs is often exaggerated. “It’s not the dogs that are dangerous—it’s how we treat them. The dog I have with me is a stray, yet he...