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

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

By The Thaiger

 

 

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 generation the basic principles of animal welfare and promote empathetic attitudes towards both owned pets and free-roaming strays.

 

The program has reached a total of 15,058 students and 861 teachers to date. With a dedicated classroom as well as educational tools and resources now on site at the shelter, Soi Dog will be able to expand the programme and reach an even greater number of young minds.

Co-founder and president of Soi Dog Foundation International John Dalley said, “The cornerstones of what we do – what I believe very firmly are the answers to the stray dog problem throughout Asia – are large-scale sterilisation of stray dogs and cats and education of, particularly, the next generation.

 

“We see all the time the problems that are being caused through us not respecting the environment and not respecting the other animals with whom we share this planet. That’s why education is so important.”

 

John also thanked the supporters and donors who made the construction of the centre possible. After cutting the ribbon, the students filed into the brand-new facility for the very first on-site class – a fun and interactive hour of roleplaying, brainstorming and problem solving.

 

Humane Education Manager Nuttawut “Film” Kumngern. said… “We want to encourage kindness toward animals, especially free-roaming dogs and cats, and teach youngsters to be responsible pet owners. This will sustainably reduce animal cruelty and pet abandonment.”

 

“We hope to one day see animal welfare incorporated into the curriculum in Thai schools, and our education centre is a great start.”

 

Soi Dog is ready to welcome school groups from Phuket and other provinces to the centre which can accommodate up to 40 students at any one time. Schools interested in participating are encouraged to email [email protected]

 

 

 

Source: https://thethaiger.com/news/phuket/phukets-soi-dog-foundation-opens-humane-education-centre-at-mai-khao-shelter

 

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[Thingamabob]

Very good news.

[connda]

On 11/24/2020 at 11:37 AM, webfact said:

promote empathetic attitudes

How about promoting empathetic attitudes towards individuals who decide that can no longer care for their animal an then drop it off at a place where it most likely will receive care - only to get arrested.

[from the home of CC]

empathy for vicious strays? these folks are part of the problem and not even close to a solution..

[johng]

On 11/24/2020 at 11:37 AM, webfact said:

“We want to encourage kindness toward animals, especially free-roaming dogs and cats

There should not be stray animals in the first place..encouraging "kindness" like feeding them is only prolonging the problem !!

[Oldie]

The kids need to be warned that all these roaming cats and dogs might have Rabies and that they should stay away. And the Soi Dog Foundation needs to understand that they increase the danger because they prolong the life of such animals. Nobody knows if a stray animal is vaccinated or not. And the more are roaming around freely the bigger the problem is.