I normally don't go into this forum but today I make an exception.

I got a mail from my very good friend Joakim in Chivit Thamma Da today:

"Two large dogs, looks like a golden mix, floated past the cafe last night, completely exhausted after fighting the strong current. After about 30 minutes in the boat we managed to get one, just when he was going under. The other one managed to cross on to the other side and we think should be ok. Looked for it this morning but couldnt find it. What a night!

We have posted pics on fb and checked with all neighbours but so far no luck. He has no identification but looks like in good health, shocked and scared of course but seems well cared for.

If you hear about someone missing a pair of goldens please let me know. The other one was larger maybe a brother/sister or mother/father.

Cheers Joakim"

If you or if you heard someone lost their dogs yesterday then contact Chivit Thamma Da

Good job Joachim.

Way to go.

It reminds me of a common practice in Thailand (and other places ww) where people take their dogs out to the country and abandon them. I reside in Hoy Plakang, about 2 miles north of C.Rai. Each week there are about 20 new dogs roaming around aimlessly. If you multiply that by the number of villages in Thailand, that's a big number. It's feasible that over a million dogs/year are abandoned in Thailand. There are no dog (or animal) shelters. Thais are like other nationalities: they love puppies, but often don't care for 'em when they get older and larger.

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I think it would be great if pet owners were more responsible when caring for their pets and if people were more respectful when addressing others, whether they agree with them or not. I guess I am an idealist.

There are actually several animal shelters, sanctuaries and foundations in Thailand and to suggest there are millions of abandoned dogs each years is alarmist and irresponsible without supporting evidence.

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