It all started one year ago, in November 2013, when Neo the founder of the Pattaya Animal Coalition (PAC) went to see the dog shelter in Plutaluang. PAC found 1,000 malnourished dogs in very bad condition and have worked closely with Pattaya City Hall since then to improve the conditions.
With the help of the Soi Dog Foundation they secured food donations of 300,000 baht. Neo then undertook a fundraising run of 999 km from North Thailand back to Pattaya to secure more food. Along with other local animal charities and I love Thai Dogs in Bangsaen, PAC and the 999 km run, they managed to get another 500,000 baht worth of dog food.
Chollada Mekratri poses with the veterinarian students from Chula University from Bangkok.
When the food was secured, PAC successfully petitioned Pattaya City Hall to increase the food rations and improve the conditions for the dogs. However, dogs were still dying from viruses and sickness and with 1,000 unvaccinated dogs there is always a risk that one dog could infect 1,000 with distemper or Parvo virus.
With the help of the musical brothers ‘Beer’ (Soranut Masayavanich) and ‘Fluke’ (Krikphol Masayavanich) they got in contact with Chollada Mekratri and the Voice Foundation in Bangkok. On the 22nd of November, The Voice Foundation organized a big sterilizations campaign. Together with PAC, Chulalongkorn Veterinary Students and volunteers, they vaccinated 1,000 dogs in one of the biggest animal rescue operations in Thailand.
The Dog Nation, SOS, and the Thailand Adopter Club also helped organize the event and made sure kittens and puppies found a new home. Many animals were also adopted and received medical treatment for various illnesses.
(L to R) Soranut “Beer” Masayavanich, Neo and Wisut Thamviritkul deliver the food.
There were about 100 people present with many media and press on location to document this big event.
There will be an Animal Charity meeting in Bangkok with many foundations and after that, in about three weeks, there will be another event to give the second round of vaccinations.
If you want to adopt any dogs or cats, please contact PAC, as we can help you arrange the adoption. The animals at the shelter do not need more food at the moment, but they do need vaccine, medical care and to get adopted.
Please help us to finance this second event – it is very important that the animals get another booster injection and medical care. If you want to help out on the day or help with food, water or your company wants to sponsor the event please contact PAC at <http://www. gofundme.com/Thailandogrescue>
