Activity Report - June 2023 

On my way to the shelter, I spotted a dog with a severely swollen front paw in a field. When I inquired about it, the residents informed me that the dog had been hit by a vehicle months ago and hadn't received any treatment since then. With the help of the residents, I managed to take the dog to Dr. Oi, who deemed amputation of the leg necessary. After a successful operation, I temporarily accommodated Dam at the shelter ten days later.

Shaina, Arkan, Norbu, Talib, and Jomo, the larger puppies, have been sterilized during the month. Dina, who had been constantly harassed by Cookie and whom I tried to make comfortable in several areas, was fatally attacked in the newly created area adjacent to the large Sala area. Dogs from the large Sala had gained access to that new area and attacked Dina. Dina was the sweetest dog one could imagine, and I deeply blame myself for not having protected her better. I also have to cope with another loss. Neung, who had lived without any problems at Wat Amparahm for years, could not be found anymore.

Tessa, one of the black puppies, was bitten in the hind leg, resulting in a bone fracture. After a three-day stay in the clinic, I placed her in the treatment room, which she shares with Kylie and Maggie Song. There is hope that surgical intervention can be avoided.

At the end of the month, I found Nousha lying dead under one of the benches in the house. She died from internal bleeding, and the cause remains unknown to me. Just twelve hours earlier, Nousha was completely fine.

During my routine visit to the temple, I discovered that Tara had sustained an ugly wound on her left hind leg. After tending to the wound at Dr. Oi's, I am now temporarily housing Tara in the double gate area of the shelter.