stray dogs

  • Thailand NewsRusty’s journey: Rescued Thai dog experiences snow for the first time in UK

    Rusty’s journey: Rescued Thai dog experiences snow for the first time in UK

    Niall Harbison, the founder of the Happy Doggo sanctuary in Koh Samui, an island in the southern province of Surat Thani, rescued a stray dog that had been chained in a shack in a forest and found him a new home in the UK, where he now enjoys a life surrounded by fluffy snow. Harbison, originally from Ireland, established his…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya City and Soi Dog offer sterilisation for strays on Koh Larn

    Pattaya City and Soi Dog offer sterilisation for strays on Koh Larn

    Pattaya City joined forces with the Soi Dog Foundation to address the stray dog issue in Koh Larn by implementing a sterilisation programme. This collaborative effort, part of the Community Dogs Project, seeks to control the stray population and prevent the spread of rabies, ultimately reducing health risks associated with stray dogs in both Koh Larn and Pattaya City. The…

  • Thailand NewsDoggy paddle: Brave dog’s pawsome escape from Buriram well

    Doggy paddle: Brave dog’s pawsome escape from Buriram well

    In a heart-stopping tale of sheer survival, rescue workers in Buriram were floored by the bravery and quick thinking of a stray dog that managed to keep its head above water—literally! The canine Houdini found itself in deep trouble after toppling into an old well at the backside of Sra Yam Ma market in Nang Rong district but ingeniously used…

  • Pattaya NewsStray dog menace: Pattaya residents terrorised by aggressive pack

    Stray dog menace: Pattaya residents terrorised by aggressive pack

    Residents of Sukhumvit Pattaya Soi 15/3 are calling for urgent action as a pack of stray dogs has transformed their neighbourhood into a danger zone. These dogs, including a mother and her pups, were left behind by a former resident who moved away. The dogs have since turned aggressive, terrorising the community. More than 10 dogs are reportedly involved in…

  • Thailand NewsSoi Dog Foundation launches sterilisations to curb stray population

    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…

  • Thailand NewsBarking mad: Stray dogs rampage kills 70 fighting cocks at farm

    Barking mad: Stray dogs rampage kills 70 fighting cocks at farm

    A devastating incident occurred on a cockfighting farm this morning when 70 fighting cocks were killed by a pack of stray dogs, causing a financial loss of 60,000 baht. The owner expressed frustration over the abandonment of the dogs by their previous owner. The owner of the cockfighting farm in Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima, 27 year old Nonthawat Konsungnoen shared…

  • Thailand NewsRescue efforts underway for stray dog with cut-off paws in Buriram

    Rescue efforts underway for stray dog with cut-off paws in Buriram

    Residents in the Isaan province of Buriram ensured a stray dog received necessary medical care after its hind leg paws had been cut off. A Thai woman took to social media to seek help for the injured dog on Tuesday, June 17. She shared pictures of the dog, with brown and black fur and its paws cut off, with a…

  • Thailand NewsBarking mad: Residents howl over stray dog treatment in Chon Buri

    Barking mad: Residents howl over stray dog treatment in Chon Buri

    A local teacher and a resident in the Bang Lamung district of Chon Buri province yesterday raised concerns over the handling of stray dogs by municipal officers, alleging inhumane treatment after the animals were sedated and left in a forest, leading to the death of one dog. The incident sparked a plea for more compassionate and responsible animal control practices.…

  • GuidesHow to maintain safety around stray dogs in Thailand: Must-know tips

    How to maintain safety around stray dogs in Thailand: Must-know tips

    Navigating the streets of Thailand, you’ll likely encounter the nation’s vast population of stray dogs. These canines, wandering freely, are a common sight, but they bring along a mix of challenges and considerations for locals and tourists alike. Understanding how to interact safely with these animals is crucial, not just for your well-being but for theirs too. The relationship between…

  • Thailand NewsPaws unite: Happy Doggo & Soi Dog tackle Asia’s strays

    Paws unite: Happy Doggo & Soi Dog tackle Asia’s strays

    Happy Doggo and Soi Dog Foundation have joined forces to tackle Asia’s stray animal crisis head-on with a colossal campaign. Aimed at putting an end to the suffering of homeless animals across the continent, this ambitious initiative promises to revolutionize the fight against the stray population. Animals 24-7, jaded by seeing grandiose claims in appeals and media releases a zillion…

  • Thailand NewsFormer Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher ‘Lives Forever’ with Thai fans after adopting stray dog from Thailand (video)

    Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher ‘Lives Forever’ with Thai fans after adopting stray dog from Thailand (video)

    Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher will “Live Forever” in the eyes of a legion of Thai fans after they learned the charismatic singer adopted a five month old stray dog from Thailand. Irishman Niall Harbison took to Twitter to share the heartwarming news of Gallagher and his dog, Buttons. Harbison who lives in Koh Samui in the southern province of…

  • Thailand NewsViral tail: Stray dog steals Thai hearts at Hua Hin Railway Station

    Viral tail: Stray dog steals Thai hearts at Hua Hin Railway Station

    A video of a stray dog wandering around Hua Hin Railway Station in the Hua Hin district in the southern province of Prachaup Kiri Khan went viral and stole the hearts of Thai netizens after Hua Hin Railway Police shared the story on social media. The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) announced three weeks prior to the viral video that…

  • Thailand NewsMan brutally kills 4 stray dogs in southern Thailand

    Man brutally kills 4 stray dogs in southern Thailand

    A man reportedly killed four stray dogs at Kantang Stadium in Trang province in the southern part of Thailand on Monday, May 8. The dog killer in question brutally slashed each dog and left their dead bodies on a road causing outrage among locals and animal rights activists. A 43 year old local man, Apichart Leeasa, who encountered the dead…

  • Krabi NewsStray dogs intimidate foreign tourists at Krabi’s Ao Nang Beach

    Stray dogs intimidate foreign tourists at Krabi’s Ao Nang Beach

    There’s been more drama involving stray dogs at Ao Nang Beach in Krabi province. A pack of stray dogs intimidated two foreign tourists on the beach, The Phuket Express reported yesterday. The couple was walking their pet dog along the beach when the pack of five to six strays aggressively barked at them. The couple tried to chase the dogs away, but…

  • Phuket NewsFollowing complaints, Phuket officials swoop on stray dogs

    Following complaints, Phuket officials swoop on stray dogs

    Following a number of complaints from fed up locals, Phuket officials on Wednesday swooped on stray dogs in the island province’s main city district. The residents had complained that a pack of dogs had been causing a nuisance. They said the dogs were chasing after motorcycles, as well as defecating on streets and people’s properties. The Department of Public Health…

  • Politics NewsOfficials drug stray dogs for visit of PM Prayut in Sing Buri

    Officials drug stray dogs for visit of PM Prayut in Sing Buri

    Animal rights activists and Thai netizens were outraged after learning stray dogs in the central province of Sing Buri were drugged so that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha could visit the area without any drama. PM Prayut visited Sing Buri on Monday, October 24, to check the province’s flood situation and offer his support to victims affected by the floods. The…

  • Phuket News“Furious” stray dogs anesthetised after chasing Phuket tourists

    “Furious” stray dogs anesthetised after chasing Phuket tourists

    Three furious stray dogs were anesthetised this week after they chased tourists and residents in Phuket, according to the Phuket City Municipality. The municipality said the dogs had been chasing people near the Toh Sae Hill Public Park in the main city district. The municipality noted that the dogs were not harmed when they were caught. The municipality alerted the…

  • Thailand NewsSoi Dog Foundation pledges to neuter 1 million animals in 2 years

    Soi Dog Foundation pledges to neuter 1 million animals in 2 years

    Now in 16 provinces, the Soi Dog Foundation has set a goal to vaccinate and neuter one million stray dogs and cats across Thailand within the next two years. The foundation has been working since 2003 to combat the problem of overpopulation of stray dogs all over the country. They launched a program that year called Catch, Neuter, Vaccinate, Return…

  • Thailand NewsDog poisonings on the rise in Thailand, how to adopt them

    Dog poisonings on the rise in Thailand, how to adopt them

    A woman in the northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima claims she has evidence that seven of her beloved dogs have been poisoned to death. She thinks she knows who the culprit is and has filed a complaint at the local police station in the hope they will be prosecuted. Dog poisoning is sadly a regular occurrence all over Thailand, with…

  • Thailand NewsSoi Dog Foundation rescues neglected and dying dogs from illegal Surat Thani shelter

    Soi Dog Foundation rescues neglected and dying dogs from illegal Surat Thani shelter

    The following is a press release from the Soi Dog Foundation. An illegal shelter in Surat Thani has been successfully shut down and 17 street dogs were rescued by Soi Dog Foundation after reports were received of dire conditions and severe neglect. The shelter was reportedly constructed by a local landowner to contain the dogs who had been living on…

  • Bangkok NewsSoi Dog Foundation provides food relief for animals in flood-hit central Thailand

    Soi Dog Foundation provides food relief for animals in flood-hit central Thailand

    Thailand’s Soi Dog Foundation has this week provided over 40 tons of dog and cat food for 3,000+ animals affected by severe flooding in the central Thai provinces of Ayutthaya and Sing Buri. The food was distributed to stray and domestic animals in five districts… Bang Ban, Sena, Bang Pahan and Tha Ruea in Ayutthaya, and in Buri in Sing…

  • Pattaya NewsChon Buri foundation rehabilitating Thailand’s disabled dogs

    Chon Buri foundation rehabilitating Thailand’s disabled dogs

    A dog charity in the eastern province of Chon Buri is giving disabled stray dogs a second chance at life. Michael J. Baines, a Swedish national, set up The Man That Rescues Dogs in 2011 after seeing numerous sick and injured stray dogs in the streets. Originally, Michael would take the animals to a local veterinary clinic for treatment, while…

  • Thailand News7 Thai dogs find a new home in California

    7 Thai dogs find a new home in California

    7 stray dogs from Thailand have immigrated to the United States as one California woman attempts to rescue as many Thai dogs as possible. Melissa Bacelar is the owner of The Wagmor Luxury Pet Hotel and Spa, along with its offshoot pet adoption service, Wagmore Pets. Located in Studio City, a neighbourhood in Los Angeles bordering Hollywood, the pet hotel…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket’s Soi Dog Foundation opens Humane Education Centre at Mai Khao shelter

    Phuket’s Soi Dog Foundation opens Humane Education Centre at Mai Khao shelter

    The Soi Dog Foundation has officially opened its Humane Education Centre, the first of its kind in Thailand dedicated to the welfare of stray animals. The centre, located at the Soi Dog shelter in northern Phuket, forms part of the foundation’s Humane Education program. Rolled out in 2017, the program sees a team visit Thai schools to teach the next…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket beach to ban pet dogs, but strays are okay

    Phuket beach to ban pet dogs, but strays are okay

    Don’t bring your dog to Phuket’s Nai Harn Beach. Stray dogs are fine to keep roaming, but if a new ban is passed, dog owners will face an up to 2,000 baht fine if they bring their pet woofer. The new rules comes after a visitor at the beach was attacked by 2 dogs an owner allowed to run around…

  • Northern Thailand NewsMonk attacked by a swarm of hornets in northern Thailand

    Monk attacked by a swarm of hornets in northern Thailand

    A monk at a temple in the northern province of Lampang, south of Chiang Mai, has been attacked by a swarm of hornets, resulting in him being stung at least 30 times on his face, lips and body. Thai Residents reports that the attack took place at night as the monk was feeding the temple dogs. Rescue workers were dispatched…

  • Thailand NewsBeloved soi dog poisoned in east Thailand

    Beloved soi dog poisoned in east Thailand

    Animal lovers in Si Racha, on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand, have been left devastated after the fatal poisoning of a well-known soi dog. The dog, known as Chao Yen Khun, lived next to a motorbike taxi stand, in front of a 7/11 store. The Pattaya News reports that the dog was found in front of the…

  • Pattaya NewsThai woman’s car trashed in Sattahip by stray dogs chasing a cat

    Thai woman’s car trashed in Sattahip by stray dogs chasing a cat

    A woman’s Honda has been trashed by a pack of soi dogs who were trying to get at a local cat that had taken refuge in the engine bay of the car. The 29 year old Thai woman ‘Nichapha’ from Sattahip, south of Pattaya, was called by neighbours who called attention to the state of her car. On first inspection…

  • Bangkok NewsThai street dog goes viral with “fake” injury

    Thai street dog goes viral with “fake” injury

    A clever street dog in Bangkok has gone viral on social media, with users joking that he is faking an injury for sympathy and food from passersby. Known as Gae, the dog drags his back leg behind him as if unable to walk, but once someone stops to give him attention, he’s quickly back on all fours and walking normally.…

  • Krabi NewsFive year old Finnish boy mauled by dogs at Krabi Beach

    Five year old Finnish boy mauled by dogs at Krabi Beach

    A five year old Finnish boy has been seriously injured after being attacked and mauled by a pack of dogs at Ao Nang Beach in Krabi. Rescue workers at Ao Nang were notified of the incident at 6.30 last night. Rescue workers arrived to find the Finnish boy in distress and crying out with pain. The boy’s father was already…