STREET DOG RESCUE & REHABILITATION Stray dogs in Thailand suffer a bit of a tragic lifestyle compared to your pets at home. They sometimes get a bit of love from temple monks, who hook them up with some of their scraps, but, they still roam around the neighbourhoods hungry, breed excessively, and are too often abused by humans. There really isn't anything in place to look after this overgrown population of stray dogs in Thailand so the volunteers on this project play a major role in animal rescue, care, rehabilitation and even getting these furry buddies adopted out to international homes! DETAILS Thailand has a massive stray dog population that grows year by year unchecked and uncared for. Across a few locations rescue volunteers work closely with locals and organisations to try and manage the stray dog population. Each and everyday the main goal is to improve the wellbeing and health of these dogs and also educate the locals and give them a new mindset to these wonderful pups! So, "Why are there so many stray dogs?" Thailand is a Buddhist country in which euthanasia for stray dogs is rare due to religious beliefs. It hurts to call them unwanted dogs, but, unfortunately these little pups in Thailand are usually dropped off at local temples, where they are fed with whatever is left over from the monks meals. Over the past decade, the stray dog population in Thailand has risen dramatically, time for change. VOLUNTEER TASKS Education - Chat with local staff and local communities to increase their awareness of active campaigns to reduce the stray dog population of Thailand. Maintenance - Cleaning enclosures, renovating the infrastructure that supports stray dogs Healthcare - Assist local physicians and healthcare workers during routine check-ups of animals Patrols - Assisting teams with distribution of food at checkpoints, monitoring and data recording of dogs population numbers Collaring dogs - to provide a measure of protection for stray dogs by allowing them to be seen and identified as 'pets' https://globalworkandtravel.com/volunteer/Asia/street-dog-rescue-and-rehabilitation