Paul is one example of a dog that needs special consideration. He was hit by a motorcyclist in a street where he roamed in Chiang Mai city. He was taken almost immediately to a veterinarian hospital but it transpired his injuries were so severe that he lost the use of his back legs through nerve damage.

He came to the shelter and received appropriate medication and physio therapy, including massage, swimming and Reiki.

His front legs are very strong and after all the special attention he has received, he does feel sensation in his hind legs and paws but unfortunately he now gets around (very fast) by dragging has hind legs behind him.

Kazim is another one of those dogs that some folks pass in the street and think how on earth they got there and in fact wonder how on earth are they still walking and breathing.

Kazim was found wandering with a variety of fleshy, bleeding tumors, in his eye, nose, back & his penis. A record case for Care for Dogs treatment plans of TvT (Transmissible Venereal Tumor), he required 10 weekly injections of Vincristine (typically treatment is of between 4 - 7 jabs).

He was already an “Old Boy” and we think that if he could tell us, he would have many a tale to tell and story to make you realise he had a hard life. His tumors have now gone, but sadly the one in his eye destroyed the eye itself and the remaining eye is blind from Glaucoma.

He doesn’t move very far from a shady spot where he will curl up and sleep. He is a bit like the aging parent some of us have in our home, nodding off in the garden with the newspaper over their head, having fallen asleep and awaiting the next meal time. Similarly, Kazim needs bringing into a sheltered spot away from the rain when the clouds break. Sarah says that she remembers this as her number 1 priority!

If you feel that you would like to contribute to Kazim’s vet bills and of course his board & lodging (routine costs of the shelter), then please get in touch.

Kazim is a dog with special needs. If you would like to consider adopting Kazim or another dog with special needs, please contact us.

There are many puppies, teenagers and adult dogs awaiting a new home at the shelter, follow this link to view more.