Thailands Population Of Free-Roaming Dogs And Cats..

Thailand’s population of free-roaming dogs and cats may be considered normal, and may be largely tolerated by society, but with this large population comes significant welfare problems.

For Soi Dog’s #AnimalWelfareMonth, we’ve highlighted key events that have shaped our role in caring for street dogs and cats across the country. From mass spay/neuter and vaccination initiatives, to drafting Thailand’s first animal welfare law, to responding to animal welfare crises (natural or man-made) including ending the illegal dog meat trade in Thailand, Soi Dog has been at the forefront of improving the quality of life of homeless dogs and cats for 17 years. 💪 Learn more about our life-saving programmes here: https://links.soidog.org/Soi-Dog-Foundation-Programmes

Soi Dog’s presence is not only felt on a community level, but on a national level as well. Working with both local stakeholders and government authorities is such an important part of creating long-lasting change within towns, cities, countries and even an entire region!

With the recent appointment of our Bangkok Animal Welfare Director to Thailand’s Cruelty Prevention and Welfare of Animal Committee, we have the opportunity to bring key issues to the table. Soi Dog’s vast scope of knowledge gained from first-hand experience with street animals means we can be of value in revising, improving and expanding on the country’s Cruelty Prevention and Welfare of Animal Act 2014.

The recent increase in dogs becoming caught in a snares, one key proposal we will be putting forward is a ban on snares, for example. We will also continue to advocate for improved conditions in animal shelters and boarding kennels. And despite our inability to outlaw breeding facilities, we will lobby for legislation allowing animal welfare organisations to confiscate neglected owned animals, therefore providing legal justification for the wellbeing of the animals at such facilities.

The need for enforcement of current animal welfare laws and a wider array of punishments for offenders is also high on our agenda. Recently, Soi Dog brought a case against a foreigner who abandoned his dog outside the shelter. With sufficient evidence, the police were able to mount a case and convict the individual under the above Act – a landmark achievement. We hope to see further convictions with sufficient penalties. Read the full story here: https://links.soidog.org/read-about-abandoned-pet

Sadly, abandonment cases, which are on the rise due to Covid-19, often go unpunished which is why we continue to speak out against these cruel and unlawful acts. Thanks to animal lovers like you, we are able to make sure that no vulnerable animal is left behind. With the help of your unwavering support, we stay true to our mission to improve the welfare of dogs and cats in Asia, to create a society without homeless animals and to end animal cruelty. Thank you 🙏.

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Established in 2003 in Phuket, Thailand, Soi Dog is Southeast Asia's largest organisation helping stray animals. The Gill Dalley sanctuary in Phuket is home to over 1,600 animals. Soi Dog also has a treatment facility in Bangkok and responds to crisis situations throughout Thailand. The organisation is dedicated to implementing effective, sustainable solutions that reduce the suffering of dogs and cats in Asia, runs entirely on donations and works efficiently so all donations are used to help animals as effectively as possible.

The foundation is a registered not-for-profit organisation in Thailand, the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Switzerland, France and Holland. It has a maximum 4-star rating with Charity Navigator, the largest and most-utilised independent non-profit evaluator in the United States, a platinum seal of transparency from Candid, the world’s largest source of non-profit information, a Top Rated award from Greatnonprofits and the Travelers’ Choice award from Tripadvisor.

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