Our sterilization project entered the sixth month of operation and surpassed the monthly target of 100 sterilizations by 176 cases. The number of dogs sterilized and brought back to their habitat reached 1,276 at the end of the month. After a Soi Dog Foundation (SDF) team inspected the project on the ground, funds to cover the costs for a further 1,000 sterilizations were granted. Another evaluation will take place in June. As a precondition to grant funds beyond June, a survey has to be carried out to determine the number of strays living in Pattaya.
Since some dogs were jumping over or breaking through the makeshift fences of the Takhientia shelter, I had to take Lena, Elly, and Bonnie—the notorious ones—into my house. I also had to take in Nimnim, Kylie, Asa, Lahn, and Anna. Nimnim is suffering from blood parasites; Kylie and Asa are suffering from a combination of a bacterial and fungal skin infection. Lahn was hit by a car and broke her left hind leg. She had to undergo surgery. Anna is suffering from epilepsy and needs special care.
I also took in Kito. I found this four month old pup in a very bad condition on a waste ground, where a bunch of dogs are living and being looked after by a friendly Thai person. Kito is a distemper survivor and is suffering from neurological impairments and brain damage. Joe’s tail wound has now finally been healed. The dogs at Wat Amparahm are fine; I even found a sponsor for Prince.