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| Formation | 2003 |
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| Type | Nonprofit organisation |
| Registration no. | Phor.Gor. 39/2548 (Thailand) |
| Purpose | To improve the welfare of dogs and cats in Asia |
| Headquarters | Phuket, Thailand |
Region | Asia |
| Fields | Animal welfare |
Director/manager | John Dalley MBE |
| Website | soidog |
Soi Dog Foundation is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to improving the welfare of stray dogs and cats across Asia. Its headquarters is in Phuket, Thailand, and it is a legally registered nonprofit organisation in Thailand, US, Canada, Australia, France, UK, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.[1] Its primary goal is to care for homeless and abused dogs in Thailand.
The organisation was established by British couple John and Gill Dalley, with the help of Margot Homburg Park, in Phuket in 2003.[2] Its name, "Soi Dog", is derived from the Thai word soi, meaning "street", reflecting its mission to care for the street dogs and cats of Thailand. The Dalleys were inspired to start the foundation after witnessing the dire condition of stray animals in Phuket.
The foundation offers humane and sustainable solutions for controlling stray populations and meeting their medical needs. Soi Dog's efforts include spaying and neutering to prevent unwanted litters, and providing rescue, vaccination, medical treatment, shelter, and adoption services for animals unable to return to the streets.[3]
The foundation has saved thousands of dogs from illegal trades, particularly for meat, and works to reduce free-ranging dog and cat populations through sterilisation.[4]
It has received endorsement from international celebrities, including Judi Dench, Laura Carmichael, Peter Egan, and Ricky Gervais.[5] The foundation's 2014 campaign led to the enactment of the Prevention of Animal Cruelty and Provision of Animal Welfare Act, the first animal welfare act in Thailand.[6]
- ^ "About Soi Dog". Soi Dog. Soi Dog Foundation. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
- ^ Berger, Nomi (28 April 2014). "Soi Dog's growing presence in Canada". Pet Connection. Archived from the original on 17 November 2015. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
- ^ "About Us". Soi Dog Foundation. 21 March 2017.
- ^ Stuip, Arlette (15 November 2015). "ASH Students Fetch Big Funds for Soi Dog | The International Educator (TIE Online)". www.tieonline.com. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
- ^ Dearden, Lizzie (24 October 2014). "Ricky Gervais and Dame Judi Dench back campaign to stop Thailand dog meat trade". Independent. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
- ^ Klangboonkrong, Manta (13 February 2015). "New Thai law against animal cruelty puts burden on humans". Asia One. Singapore Press Holdings Ltd . Co. Archived from the original on 23 October 2017. Retrieved 7 November 2015.