On November 24, 2023, Mr. Farman Fadhil, the head of the Kurdistan Animal Protection Organization (KAPO), interviewed Voice of America (VOA) News Channel, during which he raised significant concerns regarding the conditions at the Erbil dog shelter. The VOA presenter noted that the shelter’s management has restricted news outlets from entering the facility and revealed...
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KAPO Issues Urgent Call for Improvements, Addressing Dire Conditions at Erbil’s Dog Shelter
On 21/11/2023 during an interview with Zoom News Channel, Mr. Farman Fadhil, the head of the Kurdistan Animal Protection Organization (KAPO), highlighted significant concerns regarding the current conditions at the Erbil dog shelter. He revealed that a total of 2,250 dogs have been collected from the neighborhoods of Erbil city, yet the shelter’s environment remains...
KAPO Raises Concerns Over Erbil Dog Shelter Conditions in Interview with Rudaw News
The conditions at the dog shelter in Erbil are of significant concern. The shelter has already received numerous complaints regarding the management and care of the animals. On 18/11/2023, during an interview with the Rudaw news channel, Mr. Farman Fadhil, the head of the Kurdistan Animal Protection (KAP) Organization, expressed gratitude to the government for...
KAP Organization Call for Humane Solutions instead of Killing Stray Dogs
On Thursday, January 23, 2025, the KAP Organization held a protest in front of the United Nations building in Erbil to voice their opposition to the killing of stray dogs in Duhok and Kirkuk. The organization called on the government to cease this practice, which they argue is being used as a solution to the...
Stray Dog Issues in Kurdistan
KAP CEO Farman Fadhil Discusses Stray Dog Issues on GK TVOn February 14, 2025, Farman Fadhil, CEO of the Kurdistan Animal Protection (KAP) organization, appeared on GK TV alongside presenter Shatoo Khalil, Dr. Awaz Sardar, Veterinary Officer of Bakrajo, and animal rights activist Mr. Saryas from Kalar. The discussion centered on the challenges and solutions...
KAPO’s Shelter in Erbil
The founder of the Kurdistan Animal Protection Organization (KAPO), Mr. Farman Fadhil, and team member Ms. Dunya spent a special day at the KAPO shelter. They worked together to make sure the animals felt loved, cared for, and well-fed. This meaningful visit shows KAPO’s strong dedication to helping and protecting animals in need. Let us...
Burning Dog Kennels: An Interview with Esta Channel
On May 30, 2023, the Kurdistan Animal Protection Organization (KAPO) endured a heartbreaking act of cruelty when an unknown group set fire to a kennel created to protect vulnerable street dogs in Hawleri Nwe. This tragic incident led to the immediate loss of three dogs, while two others were injured and are now under medical...
Promoting safe and respectful interaction with domestic and wild animals
On 4th of October 2024 Kurdistan Animal Protection Organization arranged an event for Orphanage children in Erbil to celebrate (world animal day) and provide awareness about how to treat animals in the right way especially by children. This important event is registered in the World Animal Day Organization as one of the significant activities done...
Empowering Knowledge on Rabies Prevention
Ms. shahla Jalil as the deputy founder of KAP organization attended an insightful seminar workshop at the University of Debrecen Faculty of Agricultural and Food Science and Environmental Management on 27th September 2024, presented by the esteemed Dr. Vass Nora. The session highlighted crucial information about rabies, including the animals that can transmit the virus...
KAPO Held a Press Conference to Explain Street Dog Cleaning Efforts
The Kurdistan Animal Protection Organization (KAPO) recently held a press conference in Erbil to discuss their latest initiative aimed at improving the conditions of street dogs. During the conference, KAPO founder Mr. Farman Fazil stated that they initiated a street dog cleaning campaign in seven different regions of Erbil Governorate. The campaign’s primary goal was...
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