Thailands Soi Stray Dogs

[Siani]

It is a great problem in Thailand, stray dogs, it is a very difficult subject.

I do not agree with killing them, but control of breeding them is very important.

It's a complex problem. "Soft-hearted Buddhists are perpetuating Bangkok's stray dog problem ... Buddhists, 95 percent of all Thais, are taught to revere living creatures and perform selfless acts called 'making merit' that reduce suffering in the next life.

So what is the answer?

There are Animal birth control projects which should be looked into seriously.

This is worth reading:

http://mariloureflects.blogspot.com/200 ... gs-in.html

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[Homer]

A dog version of Depo Provera exists. Give a bitch a shot every three months and she doesn't get pregnant. Much easier, faster and cheaper than spaying. Not knowing which dog was dosed when would be a problem. Ear tags and a central database would solve that, but such technology is beyond this country. A roundup every three months would do it.

Somebody is probably going to point out that the drug was taken off the market in the US because it caused cancer at an incidence too high for such a litigious society. Soi dogs would probably die first from a vehicle accident, malnutrition or some disease before cancer, so it's less of a problem.

Yes, some of the above is sarcastic.

[PET]

I am very much a dog lover, but the dreadful condition of many soi dogs is very sad. It would be a blessing for many of them to be ' put down ' with an injection by a vet.

What about raising a fund for this purpose at the dog centre near Elephant Village ?

[Takiap]

I am very much a dog lover, but the dreadful condition of many soi dogs is very sad. It would be a blessing for many of them to be ' put down ' with an injection by a vet.

What about raising a fund for this purpose at the dog centre near Elephant Village ?

I think you'll find the Thais have a very different point of view, and in fact, I think most Thai vets would refuse to do it.

[Piesat42]

True! I had a puppy in Sakon Nakhon that had canine distemper and the poor little thing was in a very bad way the missus took him to the vet who sent her back with the injection for me to do the deed. One of the hardest things I have ever done

[Siani]

True! I had a puppy in Sakon Nakhon that had canine distemper and the poor little thing was in a very bad way the missus took him to the vet who sent her back with the injection for me to do the deed. One of the hardest things I have ever done

It must have been very hard for you. I suppose in other countries, it makes it easier for us when the vet takes care of everything when there is no hope for recovery.

I do think that in Thailand there are lots of dogs in a very bad way, it is a bad life for them like this.

[ste860]

the dog centre at elephant village do have a programme butlack funds its a good cause and if anyone wants to help i know the lady who takes care of many dogs ,but i need to see if they want there details made public.i help when ever i can with trying to keep the dogs flea and tick free

[PeteC]

Long ago I was with a half dozen Korean executives touring factories. A few had never been here before and they were amazed at the quantity of dogs taking a leisurely stroll across busy highways. One piped up and said, "life is so miserable here for them they're trying to commit suicide." He was quite serious. Pete

[Siani]

the dog centre at elephant village do have a programme butlack funds its a good cause and if anyone wants to help i know the lady who takes care of many dogs ,but i need to see if they want there details made public.i help when ever i can with trying to keep the dogs flea and tick free

Yes the money side is always a problem. With fleas etc it must be a losing battle with stray dogs, taking into consideration the climate. I would donate towards some form of birth control programme. I wonder what larger charities for animals think of it, such as the WWF. I may email them for info

[Homer]

A rabies epidemic started in Bali in 2008 and continues. News reports vary widely, even when they're from the same month: Over 100 dead since 2008, Estimated 500,000+ stray dogs, reported bites per day 100 - 200. The government says they're vaccinating dogs, others say they've killed hundreds of thousands.

Has Thailand ever had to deal with a rabies epidemic?

[charlesh]

Pete, Sth Koreans eat dog!!!!
Thais in general don't have the wherewithal, inclination or money to do anything about dogs/cats or their poorer/handicapped countrymen IMO.

[PeteC]

.....Has Thailand ever had to deal with a rabies epidemic?

Yes, one was back in the late 60's and early 70's when the dog population was no where near as large as today. Almost a daily event to drive down a road and see a staggering, frothing, growling dog in the stages of complete insanity. I don't know what the Thai government did about it, but the military bases had shoot to kill orders for any dog seen on base, and it was normal MP rotational duty for two man patrols in a Jeep with sawed off 12 gauges. We used to pile the dogs unto the Jeep tail gate until full, then take them to the dump on the Thai side of the base. Everyday people were waiting for us and off went the dog to their homes and cooking pots. They would actually argue over dogs with full black coats as apparently the primo, lucky meat...or simply a superstition. Pete

[richard]

In the wilds of Isaan dogs are tolerated as they kill the rats and snakes but if they become unruly they end up at the bottom of the noodle pot

[Rider]

A rabies epidemic started in Bali in 2008 and continues. News reports vary widely, even when they're from the same month: Over 100 dead since 2008, Estimated 500,000+ stray dogs, reported bites per day 100 - 200. The government says they're vaccinating dogs, others say they've killed hundreds of thousands.

Has Thailand ever had to deal with a rabies epidemic?

Don't know about that but I have had the rabies shots to get vaccinated (having been bitten) so my attitude is to kick some ass and get rid of dogs that are biting people. The Thais don't do fck all about this, they just shrug and reckon if it's a white man/woman getting bitten it's no problem at all.
Lunacy!

[Rider]

.....Has Thailand ever had to deal with a rabies epidemic?

Yes, one was back in the late 60's and early 70's when the dog population was no where near as large as today. Almost a daily event to drive down a road and see a staggering, frothing, growling dog in the stages of complete insanity. I don't know what the Thai government did about it, but the military bases had shoot to kill orders for any dog seen on base, and it was normal MP rotational duty for two man patrols in a Jeep with sawed off 12 gauges. We used to pile the dogs unto the Jeep tail gate until full, then take them to the dump on the Thai side of the base. Everyday people were waiting for us and off went the dog to their homes and cooking pots. They would actually argue over dogs with full black coats as apparently the primo, lucky meat...or simply a superstition. Pete

You must be an old dude man!
What a time, what a different age and vibe it must of been...