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Nienke

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In Topic: Oh No ! Not Another Election

2012-05-27 14:39:34

View PostLizard2010, on 2012-05-27 09:32:59, said:

so is there a date for this election.


Saterday, June 2nd 2012. As my staff told me. Posted Image

In Topic: When To Get A New Cat

2012-05-26 18:44:39

Till when she is ready. There are no set rules.

In Topic: Vets Fees For Passport Process For Dogs

2012-05-24 17:13:18

That's too much.

Rabies vax about 70 - 80 baht.
5-in-1 vax about 300 baht.
Taking blood sample for serological rabies testing in registered lab in EU and turning it into a serum about 300 baht.
Sending the serum to the lab with EMS about 1,000 baht
Fee registered lab 50 Euro.
Microchip i don't know. About 500 baht?

Also read the following threat and contact those people who have just send their animals to the UK or are in the process of doing so: http://www.thaivisa....12-with-2-dogs/

Also contact Soi Dog Foundation in Phuket. They have just send about 6 dogs to the UK via the mainland. Seems to be cheaper.

In Topic: Bull Terrier And Ban Keaw Mix. For Adoption.

2012-05-24 09:37:38

Hi John,

I've tried the phone the number you gave here above a few times, but it says the phone is not connected.

I've also sent you a pm, but no reply.

Are you sure you were serious with your post?

In Topic: Pet Market? Is There Any?

2012-05-20 19:29:33

View Postbinjalin, on 2012-05-20 16:39:35, said:

View PostNienke, on 2012-05-20 12:38:35, said:

View Postbinjalin, on 2012-05-20 12:32:10, said:

regretfully the Thais are not great animal lovers and the markets I come across are awful - caged dogs in baking heat - pitiful
Depends about which Thai you are talking.

Here are some Thai who show the direct opposite of what you just said, which also answers my own question above.
http://classifieds.t...ion-165027.html
http://www.santisook...andcats.org/en/

you know very, very well I was talking generally as I 'liked' the 'care for dogs' posting - there are wonderful exceptions to the rule but, Thais generally, do not look after animals just look at the 1000s of soi dogs and their appalling condition - hats off to the few who do care!

I was reacting to what you wrote. I don't know 'very very well' as I haven't a clue who you are, and I didn't see your 'like' when I replied to your post.

But to be fair to you, there is a hidden agenda ... I have difficulty with people who are complaining about how bad 'the Thai ' care for their dogs and cats, while at the same time the shelter in our own countries are overfull. Don't know figures about western Europe but in the States MILLIONS of dogs are euthanized per year, because people 'luv them so much and take such good care of them'.
Not to mention the animal abuse that occurs (or 'occurred', hopefully. This year it was the first time they had 2 vets checking the dogs. And a few were kicked out due to too severe hereditary defects. among others, the best in show of the year before. ) at dog shows such as the world-famous Crufts.
And how about those dogs and cats in our countries that are so horribly fat, they can't walk anymore and hardly breath. Also THAT is animal abuse.

There are now laws in some states in America that makes undercover filming of the most appalling situations and abuse in large livestock factories a crime for which the ones, who wants to bring this into the open can, go to jail ... long term. For crying out loud!
France that wants more livestock factories, and thus much more suffering for the animals involved... by the thousands.
A Spanish king that thinks killing elephants is fun.
And then, bestiality. Read the other day a report on that. Too disgusting for words, and it occurs more than one may think.

It also goes indirect through the (very fast) destruction of the wild animals habitat, because we (westerners) still think having hard wood (such as teak) in our houses is so beautiful. If I remember well, Holland (where I come from) is nr. 3 on the list of consumers of hardwood.


That doesn't mean I condone the neglect and abuse of animals in Thailand, or think we should close our eyes because of what happens in our own countries.
I just have difficulties with the generalizations, as there are quite some Thai people who do care, and act accordingly.

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