Activity report - January 2025

The first two weeks were uneventful. Kyra and Tarik’s wounds healed well, and the other dogs showed no signs of concern. However, in the third week, Claudia informed me that Mona, Lucy, and Tessa—three of my dogs whom I had entrusted to Jutta—had been poisoned. Toward the end of the month, we received a visit from the district administration. I guided one of the officials through the entire shelter. He took notes and told me he would contact me again at the beginning of February.

Activity report - December 2024

By the end of the month, the care for the shelter dogs, temple dogs, and Pong Park dogs proceeds as usual. However, in the final days of the month, I have to take Tarik to Dr. Oi because he suffered a deep wound on his left front leg. Kira also needed treatment due to swelling on her flank, which required surgical removal of the tissue. Both dogs returned to the shelter after two days.

Ling became lethargic, and it was discovered that she had sustained kidney damage. Sadly, she had to be euthanized. Tibor, apparently searching for his brother Tarik, climbed the fence into a neighboring area and was fatally attacked there. Ruby also met a tragic end after wandering into the area near the large sala, where she was attacked and killed by the dogs there. She had strayed from the neighboring section she shared with Khiaow.

On New Year’s Eve, I stay with the dogs at the shelter. During the fireworks, some dogs panic and escape from their enclosures, but I manage to safely guide them all back without any injuries.  

Activity report - November 2024

Since Lizzy and Khiaow didn’t get along in the extended double-gate area and had already been involved in a fight, I moved Khiaow to the section where Ruby lives alone. After some time to adjust, the two dogs got along well. Similarly, moving Shaina to Kenji’s area now seems to be a lasting success.

At the end of the month, Lena passed away. Eight months of daily infusions had eased her suffering but couldn’t save her life. 

Activity report - October 2024 

The treatments for Buffy, Victor, and Booboo have been completed. Victor is back at Wat Amparahm, and Booboo has returned to his usual spot. Unfortunately, despite thorough searches during my visits at the Wat area, I still haven’t found Deva. Bobo is showing slight health improvements and is receiving medical care from the Struebi family. After Shaina repeatedly entered Kenji’s area, I decided to leave her there, and since Kenji accepted her presence, she stayed until the end of the month. Near the month’s end, Lizzy and Khiaow got into a fight. Khiaow’s head wound required stitches, and she had to wear a collar until the end of the month. Lizzy remained unharmed.

Throughout the month, several repairs and expansions were carried out. The ceiling in the resting room was replaced, and doors were added to three of the rolling gates. In the last days of the month, the double-gate area was expanded. An additional sala was built there, giving the dogs more options for finding a sheltered spot. Lena has continued to lose weight up until the end of the month. I’m still administering a daily infusion for her.

Activity report - September 2024 

I continued administering daily infusions to Lena. Her condition remained stable through the end of the month. Woody made friends with Soda, Noona, and Mee outside the shelter. My contact with Sahm has intensified. He received doxycycline until the end of the month, just like Diudiu and Luna. Bobo spent two weeks in the shelter until the Struebi family kindly took him in. 

Booboo was medicated for three weeks to prepare him for a procedure to remove a tumor. The procedure took place at the end of the month. Booboo had to stay in the clinic for a few more days for observation. 

During my mid-month routine visit to Wat Amparahm, I noticed that Victor's right ear flap was severely swollen. He was treated by Dr. Oi, and Victor has since been at the shelter for follow-up care. 

By the end of the month, a generous donation from Claudia and Martin allowed for the construction of two salas. Additionally, a new access route to the house area was created to facilitate the delivery of supplies. A few days later, Buffy got into a fight. She’s back in her area but still undergoing treatment.

Activity report - August 2024 

I continue to administer daily infusions to Lena. Her condition remains stable through the end of the month. Woody was no longer welcome at the Pong parking lot, so I took him to the shelter. Woody loves his freedom, so I care for him outside of the shelter. Booboo has been temporarily staying at the shelter since mid-month. He needs to have a tumor removed, but his bloodwork doesn't permit the procedure at this time, so he will remain at the shelter for treatment. Diudiu has lost weight, but her bloodwork is normal. I am treating her with doxycycline. Luna is also still being treated with doxycycline. 

Toward the end of the month, Sahm and Woody have been neutered by the Soi Dog Foundation. Sahm has settled near a neighbor’s house and is now being cared for by us. Both dogs will receive doxycycline until the end of the month. On the last day of the month, I took Lai to Dr. Oi. Last year, I had Lai treated for TVT. Lai's condition is not concerning and can continue to be managed by her owner.

Activity report - July 2024 

In the first days of July, I searched for Tiny again, but despite an extensive search, I couldn't find her. I must now accept that she is lost. When I lose dogs that die in my presence, I can handle it quite well. But the fact that Timy is now wandering alone in a completely unfamiliar environment is troubling. 

As Pera's condition rapidly deteriorated in the second week of the month, she had to be euthanized. Paco's ear injury has healed perfectly. Bella underwent surgery and is back at Pong Park with one less tooth. Despite daily infusions, Hannah only survived for three weeks. Lena is still in relatively good condition and has been receiving daily infusions for three months now. 

Mid-month, Masha disappeared from the Pong parking lot. Masha had been there with Daria for over a year, was in good health, and never strayed far from their spot. By the end of the month, she was still missing, and there is little hope she will return. Luna was tested at the end of the month, revealing a reduced red blood cell count and a kidney value of 2.1. Luna will need long-term treatment.