In these blog posts, I chronicle my journey of becoming involved in caring for street dogs that struggle to survive on the streets, parking lots, and wastelands. It is also a record of my efforts and setbacks in attempting to enhance their lives. I rely on my memory to recall events that took place between 2008 and 2011. Beginning in January 2012, I began compiling a monthly summary of my work. As of 2023, I publish daily reports in English as well.
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.
Activity report - June 2024
At the beginning of the month, I brought Tiny to Jutta's new house in Rayong. Jutta had already taken in several shelter dogs, so we hoped that Tiny would also settle in well with her. However, Tiny ran away after two days and remained missing despite my three intensive searches for her throughout the month.
At the end of the month, I took in Pera. Pera had been kept on a chain for years in the Pong neighborhood and could no longer stand up. An examination revealed neurological damage. Pera adapted well to the shelter and her condition improved. Lena continued to receive her daily saline infusion, and after an examination by Dr. Oi, Hannah also started receiving infusions due to a concerningly high creatinine level. Bella, a dog I care for in Pong Park, had sustained a mouth injury, and Paco had an ear injury. Both dogs were treated at the clinic and are on the mend.
Activity report - May 2024
The injured Jomtien dog has returned to his usual spot after completing his treatment. Blacky, a Pitbull mix left behind by neighbors, had a severe eye injury and needed to be treated by me at the front TVT for a week. Blacky has now been placed with Jutta following his treatment. Nacho sustained a serious mouth injury and spent a week at Dr. Oi's clinic. His injury has since healed very well. Edith recently developed skin issues and was treated until the end of the month. The treatment of Diudiu, Lizzy, Tinka, and Soda with Doxycycline and Ferric was completed at the end of the month after five weeks. Lena's treatment with saline and Renavast is ongoing.
In the middle of the month, four dogs from Beppe, three from Gop, Carla and Cora from the shelter, and the Pong-Park dogs Sharkey, Bella, and Randy were sterilized at a mobile SDF facility. Since Victor, Dahn, and Talib took over the front hall at Wat Amparahm, Deva, Dotty, and Jingo have been trying to find new places. Jingo now mainly stays by the beach wall; Deva has found a new shelter to hide in, and I have taken Dotty into the Pong shelter. She has settled well in the double gate area/TVT station. The relocation of Tara and Tanya to the Pat area was unsuccessful. Both dogs are now back in the house area and have been well received.