Dutchman offers help for Thai cat injured by harpoon in Buriram

[snoop1130]

Photo via Facebook/ บ้านหมอแค็ปรักษาสัตว์สตึกและโรงพยาบาลสัตว์สตึก

 

By Petch Petpailin

 

A Dutch man expressed concern over a Thai cat in the Isaan province of Buriram that was severely injured with a harpoon. He also attempted to provide financial support to the animal and its owner.

 

The female cat, Kuay Tiew, was shot with a harpoon last week. Her owner, 68 year old Narong Sookprasert, sought help from the Wang Kood Rescue Foundation instead of a veterinarian, as he could not afford the cost of Kuay Tiew’s treatment.

 

The harpoon struck Kuay Tiew in her right eye and pierced through her front right leg. The severity of the injury has left her at risk of blindness.

 

Narong and others in the community believe the attacker is a member of a minority group that holds the belief that consuming cat meat during the cold season helps keep their bodies warmer than other types of meat.

 

Officers at Chum Saeng Police Station pledged to bring justice to Kuay Tiew by arresting the perpetrator. However, no progress has been reported, and the suspect’s identity, along with that of other members of the group holding these beliefs, remains unknown.

 

Fortunately, no further attacks on cats in the community have been reported since Kuay Tiew’s case.

 

Kuay Tiew received treatment at Dr Cap House Animal Clinic, owned by veterinarian Kutcharat Tiangphadung. Updates shared on the clinic’s official Facebook page confirmed that the harpoon was successfully removed.

 

 

Best wishes from abroad

 

Unfortunately, due to the severity of the infection, the vet had to remove Kuay Tiew’s eye to ensure her safety. Her condition has since improved, and her wounds are healing. Kuay Tiew is now able to eat and no longer requires feeding assistance.

 

Although Kuay Tiew has no complications, she has been found to have anaemia. The vet believes this likely developed after the injury. However, it is not considered life-threatening or a cause for concern at this stage.

 

A thorough health check revealed that Kuay Tiew does not have feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) or feline leukaemia virus (FeLV). The vet has assured that Kuay Tiew will be able to return home within two to three days.

 

Following a report on Kuay Tiew’s story by The Thaiger, a Dutchman, who wishes to remain anonymous, contacted the publication via email, expressing his desire to support Kuay Tiew.

 

The Dutchman, along with The Thaiger’s editorial team, attempted to establish contact with Kuay Tiew’s owner and the veterinarian. In a recent email update to The Thaiger, the Dutchman stated that he contacted Narong and his son, but a language barrier prevented effective communication.

 

The Dutchman subsequently contacted the clinic and offered financial support, but the vet reportedly declined. It remains unclear whether the locals managed to raise funds for Kuay Tiew or whether the vet took on the case herself.

 

Nonetheless, Kuay Tiew received excellent care at the clinic and will soon return to her family home. The Dutchman expressed his hope that the attacker would be apprehended swiftly and wished Kuay Tiew a safe and happy life.

 

 

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2025-01-27

 

 

[Thingamabob]

Very kind of the Dutchman to help in this case, and good to hear that Kuay Tiew is recovering.

[leverito]

Thai cat…So dramatic.Thai dogs,Thai cows…

[Kinok Farang]

Yawn,just another pussy loving guy.

[Grumpy one]

As much as I enjoy eating pussy, I have never needed to harpoon it first.

Later on maybe  

[mikecha]

Mooi  Gedaan  Hollander 

[PomPolo]

Fair play to the Dutch guy on this I despise low-life people who need to excersise their authority by hurting domesticated animals.  Once they catch him they should give him a taste of his own medicine