Volunteer Opportunities At Soi Dog FoundationSoi Dog Foundation relies heavily on volunteers both in Thailand and overseas to help fulfill our mission. In addition veterinarians often contact us regarding the donation of medicines and equipment. Details can be found at: Veterinary Supplies Needed. The experience of volunteering for Soi Dog is best described by Dr. Heather Carleton, one of our recent volunteers: “From the moment I arrived at Soi Dog, I was impressed by how hard the staff and volunteers worked to improve the lives of homeless and abandoned animals. The shelter houses over 200 dogs that have been unable to survive on the streets of Phuket on their own. These dogs are kept in immaculately clean runs with plenty of food, water and shelter. They get daily check-ups by the staff veterinarians and are walked and brushed by the volunteers who visit Soi Dog. To be honest, it was the nicest shelter I have ever seen. |
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I spent my month there helping the two staff veterinarians with the medical treatments of the stray animals brought in, including spaying and neutering them, as well as attending to the resident dogs. Regardless of age or condition, all the dogs there received excellent care. Blood work and radiographs were performed when needed as well as any surgical procedure that was required. I had never expected to see this level of care that was routinely performed or the incredible effort that was made by the staff and volunteers who often work twelve hour days, six days a week.
I am back in the U.S.now and still miss working at Soi Dog. I have come back, however, with a renewed sense of purpose. I have been inspired by the positive impact that a foundation like Soi Dog can have on the lives of so many animals. Soi Dog has shown me that there is no limit to the difference that one can make."
Dr. Carleton has already returned to Phuket in January 2010 to volunteer at the Soi Dog clinic.
Volunteer Veterinarians
Soi Dog Foundation has a Volunteer Visiting Vets Program. Veterinarians from across the world have volunteered at the Soi Dog foundation. For additional information about our Volunteer Veterinarian program please contact: John@Soidog.org
Shelter Volunteers
Equally important are non veterinarian shelter volunteers. There are a number of ways shelter volunteers can help be it for a few days or for an extended period. Grooming, cleaning and dog walking are just some of the many ways in which to contribute. For additional information about volunteering at Soi Dog please click here: Contact Us
Overseas Volunteers
Soi Dog Foundation relies extensively on overseas fund raising to support us in our mission. We have regional representatives and volunteers in a number of overseas locations but can always use more. Overseas fund raising is crucial to Soi Dog for continuing our mission of helping the stray and unwanted cats and dogs of Thailand.
There are many ways overseas volunteers can help including: fundraising, community awareness,public relations,coordination of donated veterinary supplies and many others.
For additional information about volunteering for Soi Dog please click here: Contact Us
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