Helping the helpless - foster an animal

At the time of writing this column, we still don’t know if Bangkok will escape the massive floodwaters that have already inundated nearby areas.
 Some people, not believing that the city will be flooded, haven’t taken any steps to protect their homes. Others have blockaded the entrances to their homes and businesses with sacks of sand and rocks. Others have brought in workers to build barriers of cement blocks to keep the water out.
 What about our pets? Tharinee “Carrie” Wipuchanin of Pickapet4home is working with her network of animal rescuers to find out what’s happening to the dogs and cats in flooded areas outside Bangkok.
 She’s already found a truck and hopes to find a jeep so that she and her friends can take food to the stranded animals. She’s waiting only for word from the Poh Teck Tung Organisation to tell her where the greatest need is.
 This organisation usually rescues humans, but they’ve told Carrie that they’ve seen lots of animals in need and have offered to let her know how to use her resources in the best way.
 If all goes to plan, today Carrie and her friends are on their way either to Ayutthya or to Pathum Thani, depending on what the Poh Teck Tung people have told her.
 From past experience, Carrie knows that some dogs and cats she sees will need veterinary attention or at least temporary homes until their owners can be found.
 The problem is that veterinary clinics, especially in Bangkok, are already filling up with boarders, that is, the dogs and cats lucky to have owners who are trying to find their pets safe and dry accommodations until the floods subside.
 I’m told that one vet, who has a clinic on Chaeng Wattana, now has around 100 dogs of various sizes living on his second floor.
 For sure, Carrie may not be able to find a clinic to help her and her friends take care of the animals they find today.
 She asks if any reader is willing to take “foster children” into their home. Although this situation is supposed to be temporary, Carrie needs people who are willing to spend time and perhaps money treating whatever illnesses the animals might have.
 Since my deadline is a few days before Sunday, Carrie doesn’t yet have any details. If you’d like to help or if you would like more information, please phone her on (089) 669 1690 or (081) 451 2233.