Author: Ally Taylor
These scenes are typical from my experience when out on the road with Amandine and Karin, who as you can see pour their hearts out to the dogs they meet and give them so much care.
I know there are many folks in the world like these but I have to say how proud I am to know and work with them and witness the differences they make to so many beautiful creatures such as those in the photos here.
Despite pressures from either ignorant or misguided people, overwhelming numbers or constraints on finance, they remain totally focused; dedicated towards the improvement of health of homeless dogs on the streets and in temples here in Chiang Mai.
Now I understand how they were ‘driven’ to establish Care for Dogs and how they have found the energy and commitment to their work. – It comes from their hearts.
Exposure to the community of homeless dogs makes one realize some of the many things people take for granted, unaware of an almost parallel civilization existing right before their eyes.
The photo’s in this post are taken in a restaurant car park, not far from the British Consulate in Chiang Mai.
Whenever you see a photo of a dog that is homeless, there is a story behind that photo that would take a page or more to write.
Sometimes we don’t know all the story, there is no way we can but when we know dogs over a long period the history builds up. Not every puppy comes into this world with a healthy mother, soft warm bed and plenty of food to give them a good start. And when they are up on their feet, the dangers they face from everyday life, although making them very wise for their young shoulders, marks them for their life.
They find homes where they can and move from one food source to another in a hope that this place will be more safe and secure than the last.
Maybe they are remembering the car than dropped them off at the temple and constantly listen for that similar car or see the headlights in the night & hope the car will come back for them.
Maybe they just turn their backs on the world that deserted them and hope to see another day with what ever food they might find in their area.
Whatever their story, its a long battled and embittered one that few humans could possibly relate to.
About the Author
Ally Taylor is the Shelter Manager at Care for Dogs, and also maintains their website. You can read more of Ally’s story Don’t Get Burnt, along with many other stories on the website. Donations are always appreciated and welcomed!
