Checking in on the Tiger Cave Temple dogs with special treats
This past month we have had a lot going on but one of the days that I decided to make special for my fur covered friends was on Valentine's Day and you'll have to forgive me for being late on this but I honestly forgot these pics were taken with one of my favorite rescue dogs at the famous Tiger Cave Temple in Krabi, Thailand.
This dog has a special backstory because like many of the dogs at the Tiger Cave Temple and many other temples around the country, this friendly pup was near death with a litany of problems when we first met. It was one of those stories of how I was in awe about how a dog can be so happy to see you, so friendly, and so docile even though up to that point it had lived a life of constant pain and suffering.
She has made a complete recovery over the years and you can tell by her weight and full coat that she is in extraordinary shape. It's hard to believe that she was nearly fur-less, covered in ticks, and severely malnourished when we first met.
She doesn't have a permanent home so to speak, but she is looked after by many monks at the temple and obviously she gets plenty to eat. While I am not there all the time, I have been told that she is a favorite among the hundreds of people that visit the temple daily. She can be seen sitting in the shade at the entrance to the temple grounds and if anyone approaches her she starts to wag her tail in anticipation of getting pet.
As nice as this is I do want to say yet again that it is generally a very bad idea to approach dogs that you do not know, especially if they are relaxing somewhere. You have probably heard the statement "let sleeping dogs lie" and this is a very true thing. Dogs may look like they are cool with you approaching them right up to the point where they decide you are a threat and then bite you. I approach this dog with confidence because I have known her for years.
This doesn't mean that you shouldn't help dogs though you just gotta let them come to you. If you see a dog that appears to be in trouble, it is better for you to place some food a safe distance away from them or even just throw some chicken in their general direction. If they are hungry, they will retrieve it. let them come to you, not the other way around. Even if they do approach you it is probably a good idea to not jump to stroke them, and just treat the situation as though it could turn potentially dangerous at all times. Don't run in fear or anything silly like that because it is quite foolish to think you can outrun a dog anyway.
If the dog appears sick or hurt, there are animal welfare operations like our own located all around the world and just like our own, they are more than happy to help and will be grateful that you pointed out an issue that they might not have been aware existed.
You probably don 't need to include the decorative flower, but helping homeless dogs is a really wonderful thing to do and I think you will feel good about yourself if you do so. The dog will certainly feel great about it, of that much I am sure.
There were a lot of other dogs that I fed that day and on many other days, but I will admit that some of the dogs hold a more special place in my heart and this one especially, since I met her when she was near death, is a fur-friend that I come to check up on regularly. She knows the sound of my truck and will come to greet me every time... sometimes I can see her bounding from the other side of the complex.
I like to think it is because she is grateful that I helped her recover from her illnesses, but I think the chicken might also be a factor.
If you would like to see how you can help out or simply spread the word, please visit our website at
http://krabianimalwelfare.org
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