The lady realizes that this is not a quality of live for the cats and has agreed that we will help her to get these cats sterilized and find new homes for them.

And after fostering them for some time, Ashley our volunteer for special cat cases has something to say about their character:

Cookie is a black and white , female cat.  She has recently been in a car accident , but has recovered nicely and now just needs a loving home.  She is affectionate and enjoys sleeping on her rug.

Samba is an energetic all black, female kitten.  She loves to play and purr.  She neeeds someone to love her.

Daisy is a female cat, under a year old.  She is intelligent and loves to run and play in the yard.  She has white paws and a grey coat.  Daisy needs a loving family.

Saphire is a female cat, about 1 year old.  She has beautiful blue eyes and a cream and brown coat.  She is very lady-like and likes to sit and “talk” to you. Saphire would love to have an affectionate owner to care for her.

The only thing is if they should be adopted before their stitches are out the new owners would need to take them back to the vet for their final check-up. Also, Saphire has bad breath and the Dr said that should be checked to determine why.

As soon as they have found a home Ashley can foster more cats and find a loving home for them.

All of these cats have been sterilized, vaccinated and dewormed. If you are interested in taking a purring friend into your heart and home, just contact Ashley (ashley@carefordogs.org).

Could you take time to brush me or even take me to the salon every now and then? I promise I won’t mind a bit. People say I am very handsome and I think I am too. I’d love a chance to live with a family of my own outside the shelter. I’m healthy, sterilised and vaccinated so you can just pick me up whenever

Contact Care For Dogs, English (08 47 52 52 55) Thai (08 69 13 87 01) or e-mail: contact@carefordogs.org to make an appointment to visit the shelter & meet him or any of the many other dogs waiting for you. www.carefordogs.org ]]> http://www.carefordogs.org/dog-of-week-pui-pampered-pooch/feed/ 0 http://www.carefordogs.org/butch-golden-retriever-swimming-to-your-heart/ http://www.carefordogs.org/butch-golden-retriever-swimming-to-your-heart/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:35:14 +0000 Michael http://www.carefordogs.org/?p=7812

Sue a true animal lover living in Chiang Mai tries to help Butch finding a new home.

And this is what she heard from him:

My name is Butch and I am 2 years old. Due to circumstances beyond my control I find myself homeless and ownerless so I am looking for someone to please rescue me from this dire situation.

I have a huge loving heart and a temperament that goes with that.

I am told that I am very handsome! I have had all my vaccinations and have been neutered.

If you would like to meet Butch please email suelewis@chmai2.loxinfo.co.th or telephone mobile 08188013240 or landline 053436006

By the way as you can see, Butch is a great swimmer, may be you share his hobby:

She’s such a little sweetie that I almost named her that. She’s approximately 5 months old, completely healthy, sterilised and vaccinated. She’s of course adorable, very affectionate, playful, intelligent & obedient.

Little Cindy was dumped a couple of months ago in my Moo Baan (housing village). After being chased away by numerous 4 legged residents she eventually adopted the security guards (& vice versa) at our main Moo Baan gate. She became quite popular with many visitors stopping to give her cuddles & treats. She loves her cuddles & also received some brief basic training from the guards. As much as they wanted to keep her as their special security guard she unfortunately could not stay.

Cindy deserves a special home full of love, affection & attention. She’d make a perfect family pet. If you have the right ingredients & can welcome Cindy into your home then please contact the shelter: English (084 752 5255) or Thai language (086 913 8701) to make an appointment to meet her.

Contact Care For Dogs, English (08 47 52 52 55) Thai (08 69 13 87 01) or e-mail: contact@carefordogs.org to make an appointment to visit the shelter & meet him or any of the many other dogs waiting for you… ]]> http://www.carefordogs.org/dog-of-the-week-tiny/feed/ 0 http://www.carefordogs.org/his-majesty-king-bhumibol-adulyadej-compassion-to-stray-dogs/ http://www.carefordogs.org/his-majesty-king-bhumibol-adulyadej-compassion-to-stray-dogs/#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:54:53 +0000 Teresa http://www.carefordogs.org/?p=7732 Whenever I read about His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand’s compassion towards stray dogs it always warms my heart. I felt compelled today to share this with you and especially his personal and wonderful comments regarding a stray street dog’s special qualities.

Many of you may already know that His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand has adopted many handicapped, stray and abandoned animals. His Majesty is well known for his concern for the welfare of animals and wrote a story of one such adopted street dog, his beloved Tong Daeng. This has been published in a best-selling book, the proceeds of which are helping to fund several royal animal welfare projects.

Tong Daeng (‘copper’), a tan and white dog rather like a Basenji, along with a number of other royal dogs is a blood donor for the Kasetsart University Animal Hospital. The King’s initiatives in promoting animal welfare have helped stimulate local people to care more for their dogs.

Along with other members of the Thai royal family, King Bhumibol Adulyadej has a number of pet dogs, but this pet in particular (Tong Daeng) has a heart-warming story attached.

In 1998, a stray Bangkok dog was taken in by a medical centre in Bangkok and had a litter of puppies. After the Thai king visited the medical centre he adopted a dog from the litter. That dog was called ‘Tong Daeng’ (’Copper’) and was soon to become a favourite of the Thai monarch and would go on to have her own litter of puppies which would become part of the royal household.

Tong Daeng is praised by the king for her loyalty, manners and intelligence and he once said, ‘Tong Daeng is a common dog who is uncommon’. When the king left hospital after a minor operation in 2002 he wore a t-shirt with the image of Tong Daeng and her puppies. This sparked a fashion craze in Thailand with the public buying up Tong Daeng t-shirts as soon as they went on sale. Similar scenes followed when the Thai king published his book, ‘The Story of Tong Daeng’. Apparently, the fact that His Majesty adopted a humble stray puppy as the royal pet dog touched the heart of the general public so much that it became an instant best-seller in 2002. This was followed up with an animated version of the book in 2004 which became even more popular than the original version and numerous reprints were required to satisfy demand. The book itself stressed how Tong Daeng despite coming from a lowly background was still intelligent, respectful and well-behaved. The book struck a chord with many ordinary Thais, but some media analysts also interpreted a message aimed at certain politicians in Thailand.

In the book, His Majesty praises Tong Daeng’s traits of gratefulness and respectfulness as “different from many others who, after having become important personalities, might treat with contempt someone of lower status who, in fact, should be the object of gratitude.”

By adopting Tong Daeng, a puppy born in the street near the Medical Development Centre Clinic in Bangkok’s Wang Thonglang district, His Majesty showed that with a little help, stray dogs can be taught all the commendable qualities one could expect from any pet.

“Most adopted stray dogs are usually humble and exceptionally faithful to their owners, as if they are grateful for the kindness they receive. Moreover, they are not inferior to imported dogs in intelligence. Some are attractive or have a distinctive smart look, like Tong Daeng,” he wrote.

The King added that if the authorities helped, more people would be willing to adopt the numerous strays roaming the country.

Tong Daeng has also featured on a limited edition set of stamps and her own DVD. Profits from the Tong Daeng books and DVDs have gone to the king’s charities.

What a great man, great comments & great example!

She enjoys her walks and will grub around in the woods like a little truffle pig, sneezing and whiffling and digging where necessary. She is a welcome addition to any walk as she happily trots along and gives you plenty of little rests while she snorts the earth.

Job is a lovely, calm dog and really deserves the chance to have a long and happy life outside the shelter.

If you are interested in meeting her, call the shelter English (08 47 52 52 55) or Thai language (08 69 13 87 01) to make an appointment… ]]> http://www.carefordogs.org/dog-of-the-week-job/feed/ 0 http://www.carefordogs.org/sales-activities-coordinator-vacancy/ http://www.carefordogs.org/sales-activities-coordinator-vacancy/#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:18:53 +0000 Ally http://www.carefordogs.org/?p=7722 Working part-time and making a difference to animals in need

Care for Dogs is a foundation for homeless dogs in need. Our main aim is to improve the situation of street and temple dogs and cats by organizing sterilizations, health and rescue services, and adoption programs. We are running a shelter and health centre for approx. 120 – 140 dogs and puppies.

Due to our increasing activities with weekly booths at the Sunday Walking Street Market and with monthly Adoption and Sales Fairs at the Airport Plaza we are currently looking for a Sales Activities Coordinator
(Part time; approx. 44 hours / month)

• In this position you would be responsible for
• Placing ads for volunteers on various websites and other information outlets
• Coordinating the presence of Thai and English-speaking volunteers for both the Sunday Walking Street Market and the Adoption Fairs
• Actively participating in our Sunday Walking Street Market Booth (selling merchandise, handing out flyers, spreading awareness about animals in need) every Sunday from 4pm-11pm
• Picking up the booth merchandise in town before the start of the Sunday Walking Street Market and dropping it off at the end (no transportation necessary; pick up and drop off location is within walking distance).

Applicants should be Thai nationals, fluent in English (both written and spoken), honest and reliable, well organized, self-motivated, friendly and compassionate towards animals.

This is a job well suited for someone who desires independence, flexibility and wants to help make a difference to dogs and cats in need.

If you would like to join our motivated team, please send us your application in English with a resume, photo, and contact details by email or

Care for Dogs Foundation, 12 Moo 11, Wiang Dong, Nam Phrae, Hang Dong, Chiang Mai 50230

Phone 08 9559 83 83

Care for Dogs is a foundation for homeless dogs in need. Our main aim is to improve the situation of street and temple dogs and cats by organizing sterilizations, health and rescue services, and adoption programs. We are running a shelter and health centre for approx. 120 – 140 dogs and puppies.

Care for Dogs finds permanent and loving homes for approx. 200 dogs and cats a year. We are currently looking for an Adoption Follow up Visits Coordinator (Part time; approx. 16 hours / month)

In this position you will visit the homes of the adopted dogs and inquire about their living conditions. The goal is to make sure that the dog is loved, well cared for, and safe. You would make approx. 4 follow up visits per week.

Applicants should be Thai nationals, fluent in English (both written and spoken), reliable, self-motivated, friendly, and compassionate towards animals.

This is a job well suited for someone who desires independence, flexibility, and wants to help make a difference to dogs and cats in need.

If you would like to join our motivated team, please send us your application in English with a resume, photo, and contact details by email or

Care for Dogs Foundation, 12 Moo 11, Wiang Dong, Nam Phrae, Hang Dong, Chiang Mai 50230

Phone 08 9559 83 83