Expand mobile sterilization clinic operations

Here at Lanta Animal Welfare we are welcoming the change of seasons as the island winds down for the rainy summer season. There are a few stories I want to share with you.

Millie's Story: From Rescue to Adoption

We’re so proud of Millie. Her journey with us lasted just over a year, and what a journey it was. 

She came to us when she was only four months old. A local teacher called in a panic. He had found a puppy lying motionless near his home. She wasn’t responding at all. We rushed to help, and our vets quickly discovered she had been poisoned. It was touch and go. Millie was placed on 24/7 care, and for a while, we weren’t sure she’d make it.

But Millie is a fighter. Slowly, she began to recover.

During her healing, we noticed a wobble in her walk, likely a result of the poisoning. She spent hours each day on the grass behind our centre, gently relearning how to walk in our rehab area.

That wobble never fully went away, but Millie didn’t mind, and neither did we. She’s sweet, gentle, and loves everyone: kids, other dogs, and people alike.

One day, a family from Sweden visited on a centre tour. They met Millie and instantly fell in love. After hearing her story, they knew she was meant to be theirs.

Now Millie is living her best life in Sweden, in a home with lots of space to run, or wobble, around to her heart’s content. She has found her forever family, and we couldn’t be happier.

Millie reminds us that with love and care, anything is possible. The photos below show her in Bangkok about to board her flight out of Thailand, and at her forever home in Sweden.

Sterilization to control the overpopulation

The stray dog and cat population is in crisis. These animals are sick, starving, and often injured. Disease spreads quickly. Many animals don’t survive. To help control the overpopulation we have mobile sterilization clinics at least a few times each month.

Our clinics are from one to three days long depending on the area’s situation. We got to local villages with a full medical team. Our vets and animal catchers work long hours, from sunrise to sunset, treating as many animals as possible. 

Each cat or dog is not only sterilized, but also vaccinated to protect them and others. Once they’ve recovered from their procedure, they are safely returned to where they came from. And are no longer able to breed and spread disease.

Stopping the cycle before more puppies and kittens are born is the most effective way to reduce suffering. Each year we expand our mobile clinic footprint as we strive to stop the animal suffering before it starts.

I have included a short video so you can see our team in action.

We're on YouTube!

We’re back on YouTube with a fresh new look and loads of inspiring content. We’d love for you to be part of the journey.

From heartwarming rescues, to daily life at the centre, you’ll find videos that will make you smile, cheer, and maybe even shed a tear. We’ll be posting our latest reels, behind-the-scenes clips, and special moments you won’t want to miss.

It’s a great way to stay connected and see the impact of our work in action. And if you click the bell for notifications within our YouTube Channel, you'll never miss a new video!

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Saying Bon Voyage to a rescue animal leaving on its way to a loving forever family, tells us that our hard work is worth it!

I hope you enjoyed this report on an overview of the rescue efforts at Lanta Animal Welfare.

Links:

• Video of Mobile Sterilization Clinic activities
• Lanta Animal Welfare YouTube Channel