Fostering Dogs
I returned to Chiang Mai in June and hope to spend another year working at the shelter. But this time around I am renting a house so that I will be able to foster dogs that are in need of a little extra individual care. Ive been back since the 1st June and so far have had 7 different dogs with me. The first to come home with me was Paul. For anyone who has been following Allys blog, you will remember Paul, he was hit by a motorbike in March 2007 in a Soi in the city. The vet said that nothing was broken, he had nerve damage and he may walk again.
Atrophy is the biggest problem for Paul so either myself or one of the other volunteers has to give him daily massage and physiotherapy and occasionally we get him into the pool for hydrotherapy too. He is now at a point where he can push himself up and stand on three legs, but sadly he doesn’t seem able to progress from there so this week Karin has set things in motion to get Paul a wheelchair so that he can enjoy a better quality of life and get around faster. Not that life is bad.. he has a very happy nature and enjoys the changing dog scene at home and when I go to the shelter he comes along too.
Category: Fostering News
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Gill " I feel really fortunate that I am able to spend my days doing something so fulfilling and worthwhile. I enjoy spending my time just loving and cuddling our dogs and taking time to restore their confidence in humans. Some have been through untold traumas or are family pets that have just been abandoned on the streets or in Temples so its wonderful to see them settle into the dog family groups here and get a feeling of security again. [More]"
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Hey Gill
it feels so good to see that you spend so much time with paul!
and i miss the time in the shelter/with you and paul in the pool every day =)
You ar the best what could happen to paul! =)
have a nice time =)
greeting