Without a doubt, the tales of diverse animals being rescued from the streets are marvelous and demonstrate that there are still kind-hearted people in the world. However, the achievements of a Thai animal sanctuary with animals with special needs are truly astonishing.
During times of global misery, countless animals are forsaken, losing their homes or being born on the streets. However, in Thailand, the situation takes on an extraordinary aspect as it is not customary in Thai culture to interact with stray animals.
Despite the lack of care provided to this group of animals, a compassionate individual in Thailand has taken it upon themselves to address the situation.
Michael J. Baines, a Swedish chef living in Thailand, dedicated himself to rescuing stray animals and created a haven for them. He is not only the president but also one of the pioneers behind The Man That Rescues Dogs, an animal rescue organization based in Chon Buri.
Ever since embarking on their incredible career, they have successfully rescued over 2,000 animals, including both dogs and cats, from the streets. What sets our sanctuary apart is its focus on rescuing injured animals and providing them with a second chance at life.
Michael started by feeding the stray animals on the streets, but after realizing just how many of them were in desperate need of assistance, he made the decision to establish a sanctuary. At present, they have over 600 animals residing in the shelter, which has proven to be quite a challenging endeavor, but one that he and his friends have embraced wholeheartedly.
Chris Chidichimo, their head assistant, along with a team of 30 staff members, takes care of the shelter animals. In addition to tending to rescued dogs and cats, this rescue organization also deals with unexpected challenges on a daily basis.
In a conversation with Bored Panda, Chris shared his thoughts, saying, “The most challenging aspect is dealing with unexpected events.” Our daily routine involves activities like eating, walking, cleaning, physiotherapy, and hydrotherapy. It’s important for us to be flexible, but it can be quite a challenge.”
Every day at the shelter starts with a 6 am stroll for all the animals, even the dogs in wheelchairs. They are then served a scrumptious dinner after the walk, followed by time to attend to their bodily needs and groom themselves.
Not to mention that a food truck hits the road at 7 am to feed the community’s 350 homeless dogs.