Photo via ThaiRath

 

By Petch Petpailin

 

An American man calmed a stray dog that was frightened by firecrackers during a Chinese New Year celebration in Chon Buri and ended up adopting the animal.

 

ThaiRath reported yesterday that chaos broke out at a convenience store in the Sattahip district of Chon Buri, but the incident surprisingly had a happy ending.

 

According to the media, a white and light brown male stray dog ran into the store to hide after being startled by the loud noise of firecrackers. A Thai-Chinese family in the area set off a firecracker as part of their Chinese New Year celebrations, but their actions scared the animal.

 

The dog hid in a narrow space between two product shelves, turning its face against the wall while its body trembled in fear. Both the store staff and customers were shocked by the dog’s reaction and felt sorry for the animal.

 

 

The store manager, 33 year old Jadesada Malirat, approached the dog and tried to coax it out of its hiding place. He spent 30 minutes trying but failed as the dog remained in the store and ignored all efforts made by Jadesada and other staff.

 

A foreign customer, later identified as 39 year old American Joe Schuller, noticed the situation and volunteered to help. He offered the dog a piece of bread filled with sausage and approached it gently.

 

Schuller took only 10 minutes to gain the dog’s trust and successfully brought it out of the store. The stray dog ate the food from the foreigner’s hand and even allowed him to pat it.

 

The stray dog then followed Schuller to his electric motorcycle and snuggled up to him as if they had known each other before. It then climbed onto the vehicle, prompting the American man to adopt it.

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2025-01-29

 

 

Only another 3 million to be adopted, hurry up while stocks last!

13 hours ago, proton said:

Only another 3 million to be adopted, hurry up while stocks last!

The stray pack now includes a few puppies where I live, so even adopting a few will not decrease their numbers.....In fact someone has put speed bumps in recently, and I would not be surprised if it was to make it safer for the dogs!

38 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

The stray pack now includes a few puppies where I live, so even adopting a few will not decrease their numbers.....In fact someone has put speed bumps in recently, and I would not be surprised if it was to make it safer for the dogs!

A good idea, pedestrian crossing still seem to fail..  puppies will be safer

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Schuller took only 10 minutes to gain the dog’s trust and successfully brought it out of the store. The stray dog ate the food from the foreigner’s hand and even allowed him to pat it.

Hope Schuller will wash his hands.

You ain't nuthin' but a hound dog, cryin' all the time.

That is so sweet!

 

We've adopted numerous dogs as puppies here.

 

More strays need that kind of love. They are the best pets and will give you a lifetime of love.

 

We have 5. We had 6 until our old boy passed away in July.

Well done that man. and bless you for your kindness.

2 hours ago, Nickcage49 said:

That is so sweet!

 

We've adopted numerous dogs as puppies here.

 

More strays need that kind of love. They are the best pets and will give you a lifetime of love.

 

We have 5. We had 6 until our old boy passed away in July.

Stray dogs become the best companions you can have in Thailand. Never disappointed by their devotion.

Unsung hero of the day.

A good Samaritan to the less fortunate dog.

 

It is quite upsetting it is often gentle friendly dogs that suffer most(while vicious dangerous ones often thrive).

Finally he's found something to love him unconditionally, well, as long as he keeps feeding it