Visitors help by bringing necessities and
doggy treats.
Vittaya Yoondorn
A Mabprachan Reservoir couple caring for 150
abandoned and abused dogs says they need food and other pet supplies to
keep the animals healthy.
The shelter, run by Derek and Maliwai Doyle, cares
for 50 male and 100 female Thai mixed-breed canines. All sterilized, the
dogs were either street animals or abandoned by their owners and many
are gentle and docile enough to be pets again.
Blendi, a large brown-haired dog, is one such animal.
He’s assumed the “alpha male” role in this motley pack, leading his
followers outside each morning for food and play. Some of the dogs are
too injured to move without assistance, so the Doyles have rigged up
ropes to help them get around.
Some residents and tourists do come by with medicine
and food, but not enough, Maliwai said. Anyone interested in helping out
with food and other supplies would be much appreciated, she said.
The shelter’s address is 24/1 M5 Tambon Pong,
Banglamung, Chonburi. To get in touch with the shelter, call 089 505
7021; email: delboy [email protected] or visit the shelter’s temporary web
site: http://www.caliach. com/clients/mas/en/index.html
