Exciting news! We are working to have Rescue P.A.W.S. become a registered charity in the US under the name Educate Rescue Empower. We hope that by establishing a USA-based foundation can open up new avenues for funding, partnerships, and support, ultimately enabling Rescue P.A.W.S. to amplify our efforts in animal rescue and welfare. You can visit the website here: rescueempower.org.
As evidenced by our monthly reports, we tirelessly assist hundreds of animals each month. Behind the scenes, we’ve embarked on an even bigger project: securing a permanent new home. After being asked to vacate the temple we called home for over a decade, it took months to find a suitable location. Thanks to an incredibly generous donation from Khun Aor, we now have a three Rai plot of land in Pak Nam Pram, just a short, 15-minute drive from our current location.
This land is a blank canvas, and we’ve been hard at work planning the infrastructure and facilities that will allow Rescue P.A.W.S. to not only continue our vital work, but also elevate to new heights. After months of meticulous planning, we’re thrilled to unveil the architectural drawings for our clinic, which is the main building of our new facility.
The new Rescue P.A.W.S. home will be a sanctuary that enables us to assist even more animals in need, offering a homelike, comfortable, and serene environment for our resident animals, along with enhanced care through purpose-built facilities. Our vision is not just to build a shelter, but to create a sanctuary where animals can heal, be loved, and prepare for their forever homes. This marks the most significant leap forward in Rescue P.A.W.S’ history, and we need your support to turn this dream into reality.
Every donation, no matter the size, will directly contribute to building a sanctuary that will benefit animals for decades to come. If you’re interested in learning more about specific sponsorship opportunities for individuals or businesses please view here, or please contact us directly at [email protected]. Your kindness and consideration means the world to us and our four-legged friends. Donations can be made here: https://rescuepawsthailand.org/support-campaign/new-home/
Our onsite efforts at Rescue P.A.W.S have been marked by incredible dedication and compassion from our team. This month, they achieved significant milestones in animal welfare, including 289 sterilizations and critical care for numerous sick and injured animals. This brings our total sterilizations to over 12,000—a remarkable achievement.
Amidst these accomplishments, our shelter has faced unprecedented challenges due to a surge in new arrivals. Throughout June, we welcomed 13 new animals, each with unique needs and stories of resilience.
A litter of five kittens, barely a few weeks old, arrived in dire need of warmth, nourishment, and medical attention. Born in horrible conditions, they faced the daunting challenge of survival in an unforgiving environment. Our team immediately sprang into action, providing round-the-clock care to ensure their well-being. Through meticulous nursing and tender care, the kittens are gradually growing stronger and we hope to find them all homes in the next few months to come.
Ruffles was brought to Rescue P.A.W.S in critical condition by our long time supporter Mike. When Ruffles arrived, he was emaciated and too weak to lift his head, suffering from severe parasites and anemia. The team provided intensive medical intervention and round-the-clock care and Ruffles began to regain his strength and appetite. His journey to recovery has been slow but steady, and after spending over four weeks with us, he has grown fond of human companionship, making him unsuitable for return to the wild. Ruffles now enjoys the company of Pina and Colada, two pups rescued the previous month, forming a heartwarming bond.
One of our amazing volunteers recently organized a delightful photo shoot on the beach, and we couldn’t wait to share the adorable pictures with you! These snapshots beautifully capture the curious and playful spirit of our rescue dogs from a whole new perspective.
Five pups were rescued from the depths of a dense jungle, their tiny bodies ravaged by malnutrition, parasites, and the harsh realities of life in the wild. Exposed to elements and predators, two of these puppies arrived with severe injuries requiring urgent treatment. They were all scared on arrival, but even through their fear, they eagerly ate food offered to them. It was clearly several days since their last meal. Under our care, all five have responded positively to medical interventions, proper nutrition and care. They will all be vaccinated and sterilized before finding suitable homes.
You can watch their rescue here:
https://youtu.be/jjgjP4G0WFk
Another medical case who touched our hearts was Daeng, who arrived with a horrifying injury to her muzzle—a rubber band tightly wound around her upper jaw, causing severe inflammation and infestation by maggots. The pain and distress Daeng endured were unimaginable, prompting immediate sedation and surgical intervention to remove the rubber band. The damage was severe, nearly severing her muzzle, posing a significant challenge for recovery. Despite the odds, Daeng defied expectations, making a remarkable recovery in under three weeks under the dedicated care of our veterinary team.
We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Animal Doctors International, who generously supported us with donations and spent valuable time with our team and resident animals. Their collaboration was instrumental in organizing a successful sterilization event in Pak Nam Pram, supported by the local government. Together, we sterilized and vaccinated 69 animals in a single day.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Animal Doctors International and look forward to their participation in our upcoming event in the Myanmar refugee village in August. Collaboration remains central to our success, and we believe that by working together with other organizations, we can amplify our impact and achieve even greater milestones for animal welfare.
In addition to our work at the clinic, we traveled to a place near the Myanmar border to help an isolated refugee village in Pa-Lau with our friends from the Jungle Aid Foundation and long-time supporter, Horst. The day was long but rewarding. We conducted an animal survey in anticipation of organizing a sterilization event, and treated all animals for internal and external parasites.
The village is deep in the jungle along a small 5 km-long road. A total of 104 animals were counted in this small stretch of village, with an additional 15 in a local temple and a further 13 at a school. All of these animals are unvaccinated and unsterilized. We are currently planning to go back in August with extra support, and hope to sterilize all animals over a two-day period.
We are also initiating an animal welfare education program at the local school near Pala-U. The need for this was evident when we arrived. We found a community dog whose testicles had been tied with a rubber band in a botched attempt to sterilize him. His condition, a result of human ignorance and desperation, demanded immediate surgical intervention and ongoing care. Despite the trauma, he is now on the path to recovery, and responding well to treatment. His story highlights the critical role of education in preventing such acts of cruelty and promoting responsible pet ownership among remote communities.
Building on our efforts at the Pala-U school, Rescue P.A.W.S. has launched two new projects in different schools. These initiatives aim to determine whether educating children about animal welfare can positively influence their attitudes and behaviors, as well as those of their families, towards animals. Many of the challenges we face are due to a lack of understanding and awareness about animal welfare. To address this, we employ interactive learning methods designed to engage and stimulate children’s interest in the subject.
We conduct our animal welfare lessons in English to attract local schools, as there is a high demand for English language education. Our previous research has revealed significant gaps in basic knowledge, such as the understanding that animals can feel pain. To further link our education program with community action, we have students take flyers home to their parents, announcing local free sterilization services.
At the Myanmar temple, we replaced fans in the children’s room so they can concentrate on learning free of burden from the intense daytime heat. We were also able to provide new textbooks to follow the local curriculum.
As a part of our education program, we run the “teach a teacher” program, which expands our reach all over Thailand! Every year hundreds of foreign English teachers come to Hua Hin to train to become teachers after which they head out all over Thailand to teach in public schools. During their training, we train them how to teach animal welfare, given them a toolkit with lesson plans and materials, and incentivize them to go out into the field and conduct as many lessons as they can and share their materials and results. We would love to give a massive shout out to Sandeepa Bevli who implemented our English and Animal Welfare curriculum all the way in Songkhla (southern Thailand)! The session was a great success and the children enjoyed it immensely!
Every month, more and more puppies find their way to our door, and we urgently need more puppy sponsors to help them thrive. Many of these puppies arrive in dire need of milk, nutritious puppy food, and specialized care. The cost of providing for these little ones is high, and with 8 new arrivals this month, our supplies are dwindling.
As a puppy sponsor, your support ensures that every new puppy that comes to our clinic receives the essential care they need, including vaccines, sterilization, food, milk, and any necessary medical treatment. By becoming a puppy sponsor, you’re not only saving a life, but you’re also giving these puppies a second chance at a happy and healthy future.
Join us in making a difference. Sponsor a puppy today and be a part of their journey to a better life.
Activities/Topic | June Total | 2024 Total So Far | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sterilization/Surgery/Sedation | 289 | 1543 | |
Adoptions (Local & International) | 3 | 21 | |
IVM Parasite Treatments (Ticks & Fleas) | 421 | 2211 | |
Rabies & Combo Vaccations | 310 | 1849 | |
Deworming Treatments | 150 | 900 | |
Blood Parasite Treatments | 90 | 255 | |
Wound Care | 200 | 1140 | |
TVT (Venereal Cancer Tumor Treatments) | 6 | 46 | |
Skin Disease Treatments | 40 | 310 | |
Blood Tests | 19 | 77 | |
Volunteers | 14 | 127 | |
Students | 4 | 21 |
Education Statistics | June Total | 2024 Total So Far |
|---|---|---|
Students Taught Directly | 1223 | 3785 |
Students Taught Through Train-the-Trainer Program | 69 | 1068 |
Total lesson plans delivered to Thai students | 20 | 115 |
XA Teachers Trained | 62 | 224 |
Active members of our Train-the-Trainer Corps. | 3 | 21 |
Training for Visitors to Rescue P.A.W.S. | 10 | 116 |
Animal Welfare Education Events Held | 0 | 0 |
Special Training for Adults | 0 | 7 |
Animal Welfare Education Flyers Distributed | 0 | 0 |
Presentations on Animal Welfare | 12 | 25 |
Total Number of School Partnerships Formed | 3 | 10 |
Address: 65 Khao Tao Temple, Nong Kae, Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand 77110
Phone: +66 (0) 84 2012 683
Email: [email protected]
