Older expats now prohibited from adopting puppies

[1FinickyOne]

1 hour ago, elena edwards said:

Thanks for the pic Gudarien - she's so, so beautiful! Motorbike taxi info is a good idea - I'll give it a try. My Thai language is simply awful - can't cope with the 'grammar' - but I'll work something out. There's no help at all in this very small moo baan - my next-door neighbour even complained about the noises my adored Ban Kaew Ellie was making at night before she died just over a week ago. Had to stop myself being very, very uncool at that point. The expat community in this area most certainly isn't what it was.

Hi Elena - I sent you a pm about 2 dogs that are well cared for and might be available but only to a good home... also, if your problem in San Sai area is not having a car, I recently met a very nice taxi driver in San Sai who has a family and is struggling for work. I would be glad to pass along his number as well... 

[mikebike]

3 hours ago, Anant72 said:

Did you ask what was the rule and where you could check it?

It's a private agency. They can make whatever rules they want. Do you think it's a freaking corporation with a mission statement and printed rules? Geeze.

 

[Moonlover]

1 hour ago, BritManToo said:

On 10/29/2021 at 6:24 PM, elena edwards said:

if you're an older retiree - please remember not to set your heart on a furry puppy friend unless you lie like crazy from the get-go!

 

1 hour ago, BritManToo said:

You could just buy a puppy.

Don't forget to write that 'ageist' foundation out of your will.

Sorry but I disagree with this comment about writing that 'ageist' foundation out of your will. If @elena edwards is a real dog lover, they will accept the sanctuaries ruling with good graze, but continue to support them. To do otherwise would deprive the dogs.

 

And I actually agree with this ruling. I am a dog lover myself and they often love me. I'm a bit of a dog whisperer around the village and they will even join me on my daily walk sometimes. For some reason they are spontaneously attracted to me.

 

But despite many temptations and offers, I will not adopt one of them. Like the O/P I'm getting on a bit, 75 in fact and although I am fit and healthy with no record of illness, I'm a realist and I'm aware that I could 'spin off this mortal coil at any time'. (to quote Shakespeare)  And a dog who losses their master or mistress is a very sad dog.

 

Remember the old adage. 'Dogs are for life, not just for Christmas'. THEIR life that is, not yours.

 

[Molly Malone]

OMG, yet "another" gold medal MORONIC Thai decision! And I thought they couldn't get any more STUPID than the club/bar booze ban!?

 

I brought my collie from Wales UK as a young pup out 4 years ago, I will be leaving soon in the next year and as much as I TOTALLY ADORE Thailand, if I cannot bring her back in with me , it will be bye bye to Thailand forever, the thought of which is tearing at my heart strings!

 

Someone needs to change this BS law, if anything elderly people (which I am NOT) are way more likely to be devoted & caring of their pets, more sensible and way more responsible!!!

 

[Adumbration]

1 hour ago, Moonlover said:

But despite many temptations and offers, I will not adopt one of them. Like the O/P I'm getting on a bit, 75 in fact and although I am fit and healthy with no record of illness, I'm a realist and I'm aware that I could 'spin off this mortal coil at any time'. (to quote Shakespeare)  And a dog who losses their master or mistress is a very sad dog.

 

Flawed logic I am afraid.  Fact is that all most all farangs here are at best on a 12 month visa.  That could change in heartbeat due some random decision from government or the outbreak of conflict between the west and China over Taiwan.

 

Best a dog could hope for is that their farang master will be around for at least another 12 months.  Especially if they are from a country such as Australia that will do everything possible to stop you from expatriating a Thai doggo.

[Dionigi]

Make sure you have had a vasectomy. Do not want to die before your children.

[nobodysfriend]

On 10/29/2021 at 6:24 PM, elena edwards said:

It would now appear that expats of around 70 years or older were no longer considered suitable for puppy adoptions as they might die before the dogs.

If you like to help and adopt a very poor dog , here are some adresses in Chiang Mai :

 

 

https://www.carefordogs.org/en/                  ( copy and paste ... )

 

https://www.carefordogs.org/en/adopt/        Check it out ...

 

 

 

https://web.facebook.com/street.dog.rescue/?_rdc=1&_rdr    ------   Facebook -----

 

And you have the " Santisook Dogs And Cats Rescue " as well ...

 

 

Or this : https://web.facebook.com/groups/741491489278593/?_rdc=1&_rdr

 

[nobodysfriend]

11 hours ago, Moonlover said:

For some reason they are spontaneously attracted to me.

 

11 hours ago, Moonlover said:

But despite many temptations and offers, I will not adopt one of them. Like the O/P I'm getting on a bit, 75 in fact and although I am fit and healthy with no record of illness,

Adopt one .

It will make you live longer and happier ...

Allow a poor dog having a good time with a loving owner .  You .

They suffer in captivity as they will suffer when you die ...

but , may be , you will not ...

A dog's life often only means suffering , especially here in Thailand .

Help and you get a reward ... by a loyal dog that loves you really and ' a long time ' . Help , even if it is for a short time only ...

[brianthainess]

19 hours ago, inThailand said:

Picking up girls ok, dogs no. TIT! 

But you can play with their puppies 

[brianthainess]

16 hours ago, freedomnow said:

Good for rabies.

B S

[phetphet]

There was someone posted another thread on here, I was reading last night,  about a young dog that he was been tending to after it had been bitten.

He was looking for someone to adopt it.

[brianthainess]

16 hours ago, RJRS1301 said:

The incredible cruelty of the worker astounds me.

Led you to believe that you could adopt, brought the pups around , then reneged.

Why did she not tell you about this long before allowing you to become hopeful, and bring the pups to you?

 

I wanted to adopt a new dog when mine passed away, a dog rescue woman another falang told me yes we have two brother and sister, both neutered, and on collar and lead, these turned out to be a living nightmare, they hated me and on a lead was ridicules, near on wrenching my arm out of its socket, they tried to escape as soon as look at me, digging under the fence and then climbing up over it, I kept at it for 2 months coaxing with treats etc, nah they weren't having a bar of me in fact the male was barking at me in my own garden, after many times telling the rescue woman all she kept doing was coming and taking photos telling me they will go to Canada. The crunch came when they got out and stole chewed a shoe of a neighbour costing 1,200 baht. One of their rescue workers came and took the dogs away Phew. They never did go to Canada.

Moral of this story NEVER let these rescue dogs be 'delivered' to you, go and see them first to check out their reaction to you. 

[Moonlover]

11 hours ago, Adumbration said:

12 hours ago, Moonlover said:

But despite many temptations and offers, I will not adopt one of them. Like the O/P I'm getting on a bit, 75 in fact and although I am fit and healthy with no record of illness, I'm a realist and I'm aware that I could 'spin off this mortal coil at any time'. (to quote Shakespeare)  And a dog who losses their master or mistress is a very sad dog.

 

11 hours ago, Adumbration said:

Flawed logic I am afraid.  Fact is that all most all farangs here are at best on a 12 month visa.  That could change in heartbeat due some random decision from government or the outbreak of conflict between the west and China over Taiwan.

 

Best a dog could hope for is that their farang master will be around for at least another 12 months.  Especially if they are from a country such as Australia that will do everything possible to stop you from expatriating a Thai doggo.

Sorry but your argument would seem to reinforce my logic, although I do think it's somewhat melodramatic!

[vandeventer]

On 10/29/2021 at 6:34 PM, scubascuba3 said:

I was thinking about this yesterday, what happens to dogs when they outlive owners.

 

Anyway, just pick up some soi dog puppies like Thais do

Not many puppies in my soi as the bigger dogs eat them.

[Doctor Tom]

On 10/29/2021 at 6:24 PM, elena edwards said:

It would now appear that expats of around 70 years or older were no longer considered suitable for puppy adoptions

There is no rule, at least not one that is ever enforced. its just the stupid opinion of  one idiot. There are plenty more shelters who will welcome you with open arms. 

[nobodysfriend]

27 minutes ago, vandeventer said:

Not many puppies in my soi as the bigger dogs eat them.

BS !

In more than 50 yrs with dogs , never seen that happen ...

[Adumbration]

1 hour ago, nobodysfriend said:

BS !

In more than 50 yrs with dogs , never seen that happen ...

No not BS at all.  This year the beach dogs here where starving and regularly attacked and ate pups from new litters.  Thais are not the only ones suffering from no tourists.

 

Pre covid also the pack numbers were getting out of hand.  A pack attacked and tried to eat a Thai toddler on the beach at Sarasin.

[nglodnig]

Read How shall I tell the dog? by Miles Kington - his worry that, after outliving so many pets, when he diagnosed with pancreatic cancer his dog will out live him.

[jchfriis]

On 10/30/2021 at 10:55 AM, freedomnow said:

Good for rabies.

Ever heard of vaccines and veterinarians?

[freedomnow]

7 minutes ago, jchfriis said:

Ever heard of vaccines and veterinarians?

Ever heard of wild puppies unvaccinatated for a window of time ?

[Anant72]

On 10/30/2021 at 7:53 PM, mikebike said:

It's a private agency. They can make whatever rules they want. Do you think it's a freaking corporation with a mission statement and printed rules? Geeze.

 

Oh well, lah dee dah!

[OishiRefill]

On 10/29/2021 at 6:34 PM, scubascuba3 said:

I was thinking about this yesterday, what happens to dogs when they outlive owners.

 

Anyway, just pick up some soi dog puppies like Thais do

Excellent and practical solution. This is how I acquired my pet cat (then a kitten), in fact.

[OishiRefill]

On 10/30/2021 at 7:14 PM, Adumbration said:

Here is a gorgeous shih tzu chihuhua mix for 1700 baht:

 

https://www.kaidee.com/product-363799399

 

Delivery by air is less than 1000 baht for most breeders and it includes a carry box and drink bottle that would cost you 400-500 baht to buy anyway.

 

Breeder will send at dropoff at airport and then email you the carrier receipt with flight and arrival details.  You just need to go to airport to collect.  Make sure you request a copy of the sellers ID card before you proceed.

That's very interesting. So cats & dogs can travel on domestic airlines.... opens up possibilities for travel within Thailand which I was, until now, unaware of. Previously thought that private car or taxi, and 3rd class rail were the only options.

 

Could have sworn I checked the budget airlines such as Air Asia, Nok, etc.. Came away with the belief that it was not possible. 

[Adumbration]

4 hours ago, OishiRefill said:

That's very interesting. So cats & dogs can travel on domestic airlines.... opens up possibilities for travel within Thailand which I was, until now, unaware of. Previously thought that private car or taxi, and 3rd class rail were the only options.

 

Could have sworn I checked the budget airlines such as Air Asia, Nok, etc.. Came away with the belief that it was not possible. 

Commonly available service.  Just need to have carry box with water bottle fitted.  Make sure you zip tie the front door before leaving for airline staff. Shop around for carry box.  We buy ours here from a local petshop for just 280 baht.  

[josephbloggs]

On 10/30/2021 at 8:46 PM, Molly Malone said:

OMG, yet "another" gold medal MORONIC Thai decision! And I thought they couldn't get any more STUPID than the club/bar booze ban!?

Calm yourself down and go back and read the post properly.  

[metisdead]

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