The stray animal situation here in Thailand concerns me. I have been told that Thais love dogs, but they seem to love them differently than Americans. Any street you walk down in Bangkok you will be met by at least 1 dog. They usually walk in packs. They are not dangerous, at least I haven't seen them attack anyone, but you can tell that none are fixed. I have actually seen 2 dogs mate on the street!
A Thai man told me that in the Buddist religion, they believe that if you have been a bad person, that when you die you might go to hell for awhile and then be reincarnated as a dog. They allow these dogs to live out their natural lives, many on the streets.
I looked on line and saw an article about dogs being sold from Thailand to Vietnam and China for meat! It is hard to imagine but it is true.
I talked with one American woman who volunteers at a dog rescue place. She also told me about a cat rescue that I am going to check out.
linda
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