Soi Dog Foundation launches sterilisations to curb stray population
The Soi Dog Foundation has introduced a free sterilisation service to tackle the increasing dog population and provide essential care for neglected strays in Nong Prue municipality. This initiative aims to reduce the number of stray dogs and ensure that pets receive proper medical attention.
At the Nong Prue Municipality Health Park Dome, a skilled team of veterinarians offers sterilisation services for both male and female dogs. Owners can bring their pets to the facility, where the dogs are temporarily housed in cages before undergoing the sterilisation procedure. The foundation manages to sterilise 40 dogs each day, with an equal division between stray dogs and household pets.
Founded in 2003 in Phuket, the Soi Dog Foundation is dedicated to caring for neglected stray dogs and cats. Phuket, home to over 70,000 strays, faces ongoing challenges due to a lack of awareness about sterilisation. The foundation’s mission is to manage the stray population humanely and sustainably by offering critical medical care.
The foundation’s operations are funded by individuals who share their vision. Each year, Soi Dog sterilises and vaccinates a substantial number of stray dogs and cats across Thailand, including areas like Phuket and Bangkok. To date, they have performed over 1 million sterilisations. Nong Prue, located near Pattaya, has experienced a persistent increase in stray dog numbers.
Choosing Nong Prue as the site for this sterilisation service, the foundation aims to reduce the stray dog population. Sterilisation remains the most effective method for sustainable and humane population control. When over 80% of the stray animal population is sterilised, the number of street animals naturally decreases, gradually solving the stray animal problem, reported Pattaya News.
“Our goal is to manage the stray population humanely while providing essential medical care. We believe that sterilisation is the key to a sustainable solution.”
In related news, residents in the Isaan province of Buriram ensured a stray dog received necessary medical care after its hind leg paws had been cut off.
