jimmym40 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Now that I have your attention. This is not for me, but I wish there was such an enterprise. Does anyone know if there are any "dog catchers" in Thailand. I mean a means to which you can call and have someone come to your location and pick up stray dogs/animals. Ones that roam the streets/soi's. Are there any animal shelters that would do this deed? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ramrod711 Posted November 12, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 12, 2014 I will guarantee you one thing, if you start such a business, and it makes money, 35 Thais will copy you. All will be peaceful, the sois will be bereft of dogs....until they find out there is no money in it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sharktooth Posted November 12, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 12, 2014 The boys from Shami Kebab offer this service already 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtoad Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Once you catch them, what will you do with them??? Could do with having a load rounded up were I live, a real nuisance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I believe the Amphurs have dog catchers. Contact the local offices I would guess. The solution as to what is done with them is likely the final solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beng Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I believe the Amphurs have dog catchers. Contact the local offices I would guess. The solution as to what is done with them is likely the final solution. Confirmed.... I remember some 20 years ago on Samui, there were really lots of strays everywhere. One day, some official looking geezers killed them with poisoned arrows, fired from air rifles. I saw a truck, full of dead dogs, taking them to...... god knows where they took them. That was very cruel and so sad to see. Hope it will never happen again. They are just poor animals with no rights whatsoever. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyecatcher Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I will guarantee you one thing, if you start such a business, and it makes money, 35 Thais will copy you. All will be peaceful, the sois will be bereft of dogs....until they find out there is no money in it.I think apart from "you need a work permit"....this has to be number 2 in the most boring out of touch answer by someone who knows sweet f.a. About business here.And yet still someone "likes" it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nienke Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 To my knowledge there are no dog-catching businesses here. But there are several organizations/foundations who are active in spay/neuter-release programs, which have time and again been shown far more effective than catch-and-dump or catch-and-kill efforts.Maybe join up with them in case you or anyone find the dogs in the soi annoying. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millwall_fan Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 In the past, the Royal Thai army have fulfilled this role, in one of their more useful functions. They used to round up the mutts , take them out of town and let the recruits have target practice on them. If you think CM has a dog problem now, you should've seen it 20 years ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridercnx808 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I believe the Amphurs have dog catchers. Contact the local offices I would guess. The solution as to what is done with them is likely the final solution. Confirmed.... I remember some 20 years ago on Samui, there were really lots of strays everywhere. One day, some official looking geezers killed them with poisoned arrows, fired from air rifles. I saw a truck, full of dead dogs, taking them to...... god knows where they took them. That was very cruel and so sad to see. Hope it will never happen again. They are just poor animals with no rights whatsoever. Dog pounds in the US do the same thing, they just kill them later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ramrod711 Posted November 13, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 13, 2014 I will guarantee you one thing, if you start such a business, and it makes money, 35 Thais will copy you. All will be peaceful, the sois will be bereft of dogs....until they find out there is no money in it.I think apart from "you need a work permit"....this has to be number 2 in the most boring out of touch answer by someone who knows sweet f.a. About business here.And yet still someone "likes" it! Thank you so much, I was trying for number one but I guess i'll just have to work harder. As for knowing about business here, if you don't think Thais copy successful businesses, try and find a street corner without a coffee shop. Obviously, you don't know SFA. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Get your self a dilapidated old pickup and lots of cheap plastic kitchen and home utensils and you're good to go.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hml367 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Animal-protection-law-finally-passed-30247634.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill97 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Idiot idea for a business. "Good afternoon, I just picked up your dog and will kill it tonight. Now pay me." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recycler Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I would be happy to invest some in your dog catching business and I'm sure some more TV members will. This could be the start of a TV crowd finding program!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realenglish1 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 What do you do with the dogs after catching then . Who will pay you money Now you know why there is no such business in Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffy D Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Interesting concept But I think you'll find all those stray dogs will suddenly belong to some who will be happy to sell them to you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishJohn Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I will guarantee you one thing, if you start such a business, and it makes money, 35 Thais will copy you. All will be peaceful, the sois will be bereft of dogs....until they find out there is no money in it.I think apart from "you need a work permit"....this has to be number 2 in the most boring out of touch answer by someone who knows sweet f.a. About business here.And yet still someone "likes" it! What on earth are you talking about ?. His point is extremely relevant to someone who might be thinking about starting a business. People need to be aware that Thais will try to copy anything you do : I have direct experience of this and would have been more careful if I had known. I do agree with the 'you need a work permit' though. This would be a good example of where a farang could never meet the criteria and so would either never try or do it 'under the radar'. I bet many working without a permit do so because Thailand makes it virtually impossible for them to get one unless they work for a big organisation or throw money away to some leeches so they can pretend they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike324 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 there are dog catchers that catches dogs and sells them to vietnam ... but that idea probably won't work. There are too many soi dogs, nobody wants to adopt them, and no Thais would use the service. Thais dump their pets at temples, pretty ironic considering they usually go to that same temple to make merit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post monkey4u Posted November 13, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 13, 2014 This could be a great business Round up the dogs in one soi get paid Then release them in another soi 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianf Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 (edited) What do you do with the dogs after catching then . Who will pay you money Now you know why there is no such business in Thailand You could set up a dog meat & noodle shop, One on every corner to counteract the coffee shops. Edited November 13, 2014 by ianf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BudRight Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I believe the Amphurs have dog catchers. Contact the local offices I would guess. The solution as to what is done with them is likely the final solution. Confirmed.... I remember some 20 years ago on Samui, there were really lots of strays everywhere. One day, some official looking geezers killed them with poisoned arrows, fired from air rifles. I saw a truck, full of dead dogs, taking them to...... god knows where they took them. That was very cruel and so sad to see. Hope it will never happen again. They are just poor animals with no rights whatsoever. Dog pounds in the US do the same thing, they just kill them later. Must be okay then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godden Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Not dogs, but could see it working with politicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I believe the Amphurs have dog catchers. Contact the local offices I would guess. The solution as to what is done with them is likely the final solution. Confirmed.... I remember some 20 years ago on Samui, there were really lots of strays everywhere. One day, some official looking geezers killed them with poisoned arrows, fired from air rifles. I saw a truck, full of dead dogs, taking them to...... god knows where they took them. That was very cruel and so sad to see. Hope it will never happen again. They are just poor animals with no rights whatsoever. rather like us then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyFriend You Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 In the past, the Royal Thai army have fulfilled this role, in one of their more useful functions. They used to round up the mutts , take them out of town and let the recruits have target practice on them. If you think CM has a dog problem now, you should've seen it 20 years ago. I remember back in the 70's - I was stationed on Same San, and Uthapao - the Military Police were shooting dogs with high powered BB guns, they ran in Packs - the local Amphur Chief protested saying - "You have to put out two pieces of meat - one with 'medicine, and one without' it is Buddah's will which one the animal will eat" This is true, because my Army roomate worked in Public Affairs showed me the letter. Problem was the dogs would eat both of them, no more shooting, no more dog's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar God Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 A soi dog relocation service could make money. I'm sure there's no shortage of people here who would pay ฿100-$200 for someone to come to their neighborhood and pick up problem strays and release them in a low human/dog population location. I know I would, Hell, I'd even throw in a rooster or two. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nienke Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 In the past, the Royal Thai army have fulfilled this role, in one of their more useful functions. They used to round up the mutts , take them out of town and let the recruits have target practice on them. If you think CM has a dog problem now, you should've seen it 20 years ago. Actually I did see it 20 years ago. Wasn't bothered by the soi-dogs then and aren't bothered by them now. Catch and dump or kill will solve the problem temporarily, till other dogs will fill up the niche. Then the same 'problem' re-occurs. With spay/neuter-release the niche stays filled, but the reproduction process stops. And as a pleasant 'side-effect' the overall health of the dogs (in general) improves and area will become more peaceful, because fights over females in heat will considerably reduce. So, I suggest to add to the dog catching business the follow-up of bringing the dogs and cats to the vet for spay/neuter and you may get lots of support from (dog/cat rescue) society. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richusa Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 What do you do with the dogs after catching then . Who will pay you money Now you know why there is no such business in Thailand There is a business, just head to Isaan. 150 Baht for a black dog, and 50 Baht for a mixed white dog. http://www.thailawforum.com/thailands-dog-meat-and-skin-trade/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atyclb Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 can the op please come to the soi 7 beer garden and cart away the stray dogs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strapper1 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Better yet! Start a business that finds the owners of these dogs, fine them and use the proceeds for a spay& neuter clinic. I know this will never happen though... just saying! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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