Irene – Being a Factor
This is what Irene has to tell us about her time at Car for Dogs:
I really like Chiang Mai and try to visit the city on a regular basis. When there I always make a point of going along to the Care for Dogs Rescue Centre.
Every visit I meet more dogs saved from a fragile existence on the streets.
I hear happy stories of ones that have found new homes and meet old friend still waiting for their special someone. These dogs always welcome me back with a nuzzle and a wagging tail.
Some of the new dogs are instantly friendly, but others take time to accept me, as they are not used to human contact or have had bad experiences with people.
However, after a little time they begin to understand that I’m not going to hurt them and they start to respond to the strokes, kind words and cuddles. In return I get much pleasure from gaining the trust of these previously neglected animals.
I recommend anyone passing through Chiang Mai to visit Care for Dogs. I know you will get a huge doggie welcome.
Humble Irene is to shy writing about how good the work is she does, so I do:
When in Chiang Mai and that’s usually for many weeks or even a few months, she’s a constant factor at the shelter.
A real role model for a volunteer, she does anything she can and that’s real a lot:
Starting from poo collecting to cleaning ears, brushing fur to make doggies looking good for the next adoption appointment, distributing spot on, doing the walks often two or three dogs the same time and sharing her experience with new volunteers to make them feel welcome.
I once was one of those.
So, once again thank you Irene!
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Tagged as: chiang mai, irene rawles, Shelter, volunteering
Michael " Being part of the team I think, was so much more effective. If alone, I would only have given a street dog some food for few days, not knowing what else to do in a strange town when seeing a sick dog. Joining with the other volunteers at CfD, I was part of a steady approach. You give dogs some hope for a better life and don't have to disappoint them when they might wait on you, when your plane already took off. Here is a team and it's just another friendly face, the next (holiday) volunteer will take up your work. [More about Michael]"
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In deed, Irene is a gem for our dogs and we greatly appreciate all love and care she is giving to our four-legged friends! A bark-felt Thanks to her and also to her husband John who is teaching our dog caretakers a lesson of English every week!