13/11/2025
There are friends and there are legends!
I don't talk a lot about the work I do in my local community in respect of stray dog welfare and population control.
I firstly realise it's not everyone's cup of tea, indeed many folk have negative feelings towards street dogs not least, much of the work can be upsetting.
Another thing being, when I go out to socialise I prefer to switch off from some of the stuff I encounter so in fact, my work, (not in he sense of a job, rather own I spend my time), is not something I talk about a lot.
However, two local businessmen and happy to say friends, David Walton and Barry, owners of the Pizza Factory and Gaslight bar, on learning what I do, wanted to support me.
David kindly and generously put a collection box in his bar to raise funds and Barry put his carpentry skills to use and built me this incredible kennel complete with solar powered fans that I can deploy to stricken dogs and puppies.
100% of funds raised are passed directly by Bebe, David's wife, to Miss Tammy Yoak Hart owner of Precious Paws pet shop in Ban Chang who everyday, feeds up to 50 soi dogs in her area and as funds allow, arranges for their capture to enable spay and neuter operations that she funds from the profits of her shop.
In all honesty, so many friends of local businesses are so supportive I find it overwhelming as I never ask for anything. Folk simply want and like to offer to help.
In turn, many Thai people are so grateful for what is done and who would do it themselves if they had the money. It's great to help them out!
Anyway, just wanted to take a moment to say a big thank you! 🙏😊🫶
