Life as a Street Dog in Thailand: A Journey of Hope

Welcome to Pariah Dogs Koh Samui

The Pariah Dog shelter provides hope for strays and street dogs

Life as a street dog in Thailand is tough, but there is hope! These wonderful dogs have found shelter at Pariah Dogs on the island of Koh Samui. Smart, loving, and full of fun, these dogs all have a story to tell of overcoming the odds, including surviving cobra attacks and car accidents. Come and meet these amazing dogs who are looking for their forever homes!

The Struggles of Street Dogs

Street dogs in Thailand face numerous challenges. Often, they are injured, sick, or abandoned by their owners. Many landowners take a dislike to the dogs living on their property and threaten to poison them if they are not removed. This is a sad reality that happens all too often.

A Safe Haven at Pariah Dogs

Life as a street dog in Thailand is tough, but there is hope!  These wonderful dogs have found shelter at Pariah Dogs on the island of Koh Samui.  Smart, loving and full of fun, these dogs all have a story to tell of overcoming the odds including surviving cobra attacks and car accidents. Come and meet these amazing dogs who are looking for their forever homes!  This IS an adoption emergency!  Please Please Please share this video with animal lovers and people with a heart for rescue dogs. We need to get the word out! Lets save these dogs together!

At Pariah Dogs Koh Samui, we provide a safe refuge for these dogs until we can find them their forever homes. Our team of kind-hearted humans works tirelessly to train and enrich the lives of these dogs. Let’s go and meet some of them!

Meet Ernie

Ernie came to the shelter with mange. He had no fur, just his little ribs sticking out, and big bright eyes gazing up at us. Luckily, mange can be treated! His owner called him Gollum, but we figured he is much too handsome for that now, so he is called Ernie.

Meet Jackson

Jackson is a sweet little girl who had a small operation on her paw. It has healed nicely, and she is a good girl, aren’t you, Jackson?

Meet Pickle

Pickle was badly abused, but once you gain his trust, he is the softest and most cuddly dog you could meet.

Meet the Skunk Sisters

Gizmo, Gemma, and Jojo are known as the Skunk Sisters because they all have the same little white stripe. They have had it since they were pups.

Meet Waggy Maggie

Maggie, also known as Waggy Maggie because of her tail helicopters, survived a cobra attack. We have lost a few dogs to cobras, which is very sad, but Maggie is a survivor.

Meet TJ

TJ is a very affectionate and clever dog who learns everything asked of him by the trainer. He loves going out for his walks and is looking forward to trying out the new agility course at Pariah Dogs.

Meet Sandra and BangBang

Sandra is a sweet dog with a few gray whiskers, and BangBang has a story behind his name. Both dogs are affectionate and looking for their forever homes.

Meet Mopsie and Pro

Mopsie has beautiful big ears, and Pro, one of our tripods, was hit on the roads and left to die. His leg was badly damaged, and the vets had to amputate it, but he is getting around pretty well now.

Meet Alex and Betsy

Alex and Betsy are only 5 months old and were abandoned when their owners left Koh Samui. They are sweet and affectionate young pups looking for a loving family.

Watch the incredible stories of some of these dogs who are overcoming the odds, and are now waiting for their forever homes:

Life as a street dog in Thailand is tough, but there is hope! 

Learn More

Learn more about the amazing work Pariah Dogs Samui does with these rescue dogs and street dogs on the Vet Around The World YouTube channel.

Check out the Pariah Dog website to learn more and see how you can help. Pariah Dog Samui | Koh Samui Dog Rescue & Shelter

Let’s save these dogs together! 🐶❤️

A veterinarian’s dream job…

In my last post, I introduced you to Paulo, a sailor turned animal rescuer in Coron Island, Philippines. Today, I want to share how Paulo’s journey has inspired me to continue pursuing my dream of providing veterinary care to animals and their carers who struggle to access veterinary services.

Animal Rescue

During my visit to Paulo’s houseboat, we had many conversations about our shared passion for animals. Paulo’s dedication to helping the animals of Coron Island, despite the lack of resources and support, deeply moved me. It reminded me that every little bit of help counts and that we can make a significant difference in the lives of these animals.

After leaving Coron Island, I will myself in the Gili Islands in Indonesia, working with an organization that brings vets from different countries to volunteer. We arere conducting a trap-neuter-release (TNR) program, getting cats neutered and treated. Knowing the impact of this work, I couldn’t help but think about how useful it would be if we could set up something similar in Coron Island.

Sick cat Greece, in desperate need of veterinary care.

Imagine if we could connect with logistics, find a location, set up tables, and get medication. I believe many vets would be willing to come here and spend a week or two, doing what needs to be done for the animals. This would be a game-changer for places like Coron Island, where there are 7000 islands and veterinary services are a problem everywhere.

I shared this dream with Paulo, and he was excited about the idea. He admitted that he didn’t have any experience in this area and that he started his rescue work only two years ago. But he was eager to learn and believed that this could help solve many problems, such as setting up an adoption program, facilitating international adoptions, and organizing vaccinations.

Meeting Paulo and seeing his dedication to helping animals has further encouraged me to pursue my dream. I know this journey will have its challenges, including dealing with visas, medical supplies, logistics, and accommodation. But as Paulo says, if everyone does a little bit to help, then the world will be a better place.

Help Save the Animals

So, if you want to help the animals, please consider adopting your next fur family member, volunteering for an animal rescue, or showing street dogs and cats some love. And if you ever find yourself in the Philippines, consider booking a stay at Paolyn Houseboats. Not only will you have a unique experience, but you’ll also be supporting Paulo’s incredible work.

Watch the full episode with Paulo documenting his incredible travel stories and see the amazing work he does for the animals and the people of the Philippines over on our You Tube channel.