Here a plea for re-homing a couple of kittens saved by cat lover Gill in Chiang Mai, may be that’s something for you:

These gorgeous kittens are ready to go to new homes from the 1st May.

My Thai neighbours alerted me to this street cat who’d given birth to seven kittens! Worried our Soi would be over-run with cats they asked if I could take them in and re-home them. Mommy has now been sterilised.

Cat Fact: Did you know that a cats can get pregnant from as young as five months old? And can have 3 or 4 litters every year? Sterilisation is a routine operation costing only 800 baht (approximately). Males cost even less. A sterilised (and vaccinated) cat has less chance of catching diseases and getting into fights that can result in fatal injuries.

More health info: http://www.catsterilization.org/cat-health

To visit the kittens call: Gilly 0871 89 1623 Email: gillysav@gmail.com

Here some close ups of the little ones:

Gracen has been at Care for Dogs since he arrived in June, 2011.Poor Gracen was discovered by one of our volunteers. He was living in a wooded area, alone and suffering from malnutrition and a severe case of mange, covered in weeping sores. If he had not been rescued, he would have surely died, alone. Now, Gracen is happy and no longer needs to be alone and search for food. He has a place to call home with all the care he so deserves. Please consider joining Care for Dogs “Sponsor This Dog” Program and sponsor a dog like Gracen by subscribing to her support via her entry at our online shop : here…
– from Ann –

And if you look at our information page here…, you will learn more about back ground of our “Sponsor this Dog Program” and why those dogs are so special and why we don’t present them just as ordinary adoption candidates.
But remember if you’re a special dog lover who appreciate special dogs who sometimes need an extra effort, they are still available and surely would love to become a family member, if so just contact us via email: contact@carefordogs.org .

Gracen today After Arrival

Sandwich has been missing from her home at 290 Moo 4, T. Nam Prae, Hang Dong, since 22th April. If you see Sandwich, please call (0)847 52 52 55 (English) or (0)869 13 87 01 (Thai). There is a 2,000 baht reward for the safe return of Sandwich.

Always glad when we’re contacted by individuals becoming active helping dogs in need the best they can, just like Liz who she rescued a lost dog but now needs (your?) assistance:
From Liz:

Last Tuesday I found a dog that was obviously lost. I have heard that some people were looking for her but I can’t find out where they live. I have put up posters in the area, the local radio has done an announcement about here. The poo-yai-baan has also made announcements. I have 4 dogs and 8 cats and have just moved into a new house. It is becoming really difficult to keep this dog here. It would be a great help if I could find someone in the Mae Rim/Chiang Mai area who would be willing to foster her.

Info:

พบ สุนัขหลงทาง ตามรูปภาพ ผู้ใดเป็นเจ้าของตีดต่อ 081 932 1955, 083 760 0550

Female dog, about a year old found in Moobaan Nong PlaMan area of Mae Rim opposite Somwang Mountain View. First seen morning Tuesday 16th April. Very friendly and gentle, obviously from a loving home. All attempts to find her owners have failed so far but not giving up hope. If you recognize this dog, please contact Liz on 081 932 1955 or email: lwa_liz@hotmail.com. Also, if you know of anyone who could foster her temporarily that would be a great help.

If you are looking for a true gentleman, then look no further than Billy. Billy is a Care for Dogs ex-TVT dog. Richard has kindly been fostering Billy for the past three years and now has to return to the U.S. As Richard could not find a new home for Billy, he will bring him back to the shelter. Because of Billy’s past bout with TVT, he only has one eye, and one nostril is blocked…but this does not diminish his quality of life one bit. Billy is the Sean Connery of dogs ~ refined and dignified. Please read more about Billy directly from Richard:

Billy is a Care for Dogs fellow, and I know him well, as I’ve fostered him for 3 years now.

I say he’s a gentleman because he does not climb on furniture, does not attempt to get at food in the kitchen, and he does not bother diners with begging. He likes the garden but spends the night and feeding times indoors. On very hot days, he also asks to come in, if in the rain. While he might issue 3 barks at a passing dog from the outside, only a strutting cat can tease him to the point of a yap indoors. It is his idea to poop only during our walks, morning and eve, on unoccupied grassy areas, but never in his own little garden and of course not at home. (Never any accident.)

He has only one eye and one nostril is blocked. That’s because of a tumor, which the good folks at Care for Dogs removed before it did any greater harm. He is perhaps six years old now, and easily jumps 60-70 cm, but does not attempt to leave the garden. He’s in fine fettle and state of health, just 20 kilos.

He is a little timid at first, but likes humans and adores women and children pretty quickly. Food is his primary temptation, nowadays, as he’s been fixed. I’ve just renewed his annual shots/jabs and Frontline.

If you would like to meet Billy please contact:
Richard: 08-2387-0760
Care for Dogs: +66 (0)847 52 52 55 (English), +66 (0)869 13 87 01 (Thai)
Email: monica@carefordogs.org

**** UPDATE *** GOOD NEWS: AIDA succeeded, she’s in a new falmily already! **** UPDATE ***

Though in general if you have to leave Thailand it’s possible to take your pet to your new destination even if it’s abroad (see our guideline in a former post, here…), sometimes circumstances force you to part, then the next best is to look for a new home to your beloved pet and CfD tries to assist like for Aida where Sarah wrote us:

Our lovely dog Aida urgently needs a home as we have to leave Thailand this month!
She is a sweet, fun dog who loves to play, go for walks and be around people. She is has a good nature and is very gentle around kids.
Aida is 4 years old. She has had all her vaccinations and has been sterilized. She is a lovely and very friendly dog.
Please contact: kontakt.sh@gmail.com

Though our name is “Care for Dogs” we don’t turn away when some kittens in need cross our way. In those special cases it’s almost impossible and for sure very inconvenient keeping them in the shelter with all the dogs around, so we rely on the help of dedicated volunteers, who foster those kittens in their family until we can manage an adoption to a forever home.

And once again that has happened:

We are waiting to meet you!

Already knows how to strike a pose for the camera.

Meow! Look at these cuties! These kittens were rescued by one of our volunteers when they were very tiny. Now they are eight weeks old and looking for their PURR-FECT home. You can meet them in person starting from 9 April. If you are interested, please call (0)847 52 52 55 (English), (0)869 13 87 01 (Thai) and we will pass your contact details to our volunteer.
Monica

Did you say dinnertime?

A cutie patootie!

This sweet young lady is very friendly and calm, gets along well with everyone-people and dogs. She’s always at the front of the shelter tail wagging just waiting for some cuddles from the visitors. She has a lovely silky black coat and is a perfect medium-size. She will win your heart when you meet her and is eager for her new home. If there’s any question, just look at that adorable face!

With a heavy heart we have to let you know the devastating news that our dear Zorro passed away completely unexpectedly today. He had a twisted stomach and passed away during an emergency operation this afternoon. We are all shocked. He had looked fine the last days and also this morning and went out for a little walk as usual. After lunch break Khun Fon noticed that his stomach looked very big. We had two vets on site who checked him and diagnosed that he was in a life-threatening situation due to a twisted stomach. One of the vets has experience with this condition and had done several operations on twisted stomachs. They went ahead with an emergency operation but sadly Zorro didn’t make it and passed away during the operation.

Zorro was a true personality and adored and loved by many of our team members and volunteers. I guess his closest friend was Irene and every time she was in she would make Zorro’s day a special one with treats, walks, baths and lots of love and care.

When we had taken in Zorro more than 3 years ago he was already three legged, hairless, and quite scared. His former owner had left him and approx. 20 other dogs behind when he left the country. Zorro had probably the longest medical record of all the dogs at our shelter and different vets tried to improve his chronic skin problems with various treatments. Slowly he gained trust and for quite a while had decided to live in the visitor area.

Last year we were contacted by Amy in Canada who had seen Zorro’s photo in an article by Ken Miner. She fell in love with Zorro and planned to adopt him. Even though Amy had never met him, Zorro was already close to her heart. She was longing to welcome him as a new family member and had already envisioned taking him for strolls to the beaches of Vancouver Island. We had been in regular contact for many months and we are sure Amy would have given him the most wonderful home. A few days ago finally Zorro had been tested mange negative – the first time since he has been with us. We had thought that with this result we finally would get the necessary health certificate to be able to go ahead with his trip to Canada and Amy had already got in touch with a flight volunteer. Sadly, it wasn’t meant to be.

Zorro – you will be missed – RIP!

Karin & all the team @ Care for Dogs

Over the years Care for Dogs was lucky to develop a certain bond not only with many animal loving individuals out there, but also with some animal welfare, institutional and commercial organisations who value CfD’s work and help us by substantial donations and are essential for our financial survival, our main sponsors, one of those loyal supporters is Hill’s.

From now until 31 May 2013, for every 100 THB donated to ‘Care for Dogs,’ Hill’s will donate 1 kg of dog food to the shelter. Donations can be made at our bi-weekly adoption fairs at Central Airport Plaza 31st, March, 21st of April, 5th and 26th of May and at the shelter OR via Paypal or bank wire, see: http://www.carefordogs.org/donate/ and it doesn’t matter if donations come from Thailand or from international supporters.

Thank you Hill’s and thanks to everyone who donates!!