Today, we find dogs, abandoned, starved, diseased, roaming the streets and being abused. This one amazing man in Thailand took it upon himself to do his bit and reach out to as many dogs as he can possibly could, each and every day of his life.
Michael J. Baines from Chonburi, Thailand feeds around 80 stray dogs every day. The 48-year-old restaurant owner has been at it for the last 5 years now.
Baines prepares the dog food himself, using a mixture of dry dog food, rice, oil, steamed fish, or chicken. He feeds them on his way to work, or when he drives to the forest to walk his own dogs, or when he’s going back home. Besides, he also feeds any stray dog that sees outside his restaurant.
“I feel sad [for homeless dogs], and want to help them all,” Baines told Bored Panda.
“Especially when I see a lonely dog that does not belong to any pack, probably dumped, which is very common here. I always have food and fresh water in my car, so whenever I see a dog, I stop and give it food and water.”
He not only feeds them, but also treats ill dogs with medication. Once he gains their, trust he gets them neutered or spayed. He finds foster homes for them and follows up with their care and support with food, cleaning services, medication etc.
“It costs me around 40-50 000 baht per month (around USD 1500) not including emergency cases,” Baines added. “I do get donations, yes, sometimes it’s enough, sometimes not. I have helped find homes for around 30-40 dogs, not including my own 9 + 4 (the 4 stays with my ex-wife).”
This is his amazing journey so far!
Michael J. Baines feeds more than 80 stray dogs every day
Baines himself puts together their food consisting of a mixture of dry dog food, rice, oil, steamed fish, or chicken
The 48-year-old has been at it for the last 5 years now
“I feel sad [for homeless dogs], and want to help them all,” Baines told Bored Panda
“Especially when I see a lonely dog that does not belong to any pack, probably dumped, which is very common here”
“I always have food and fresh water in my car”
“So whenever I see a dog, I stop and give it food and water”
The man also treats the dogs with medication if needed
“It costs me around 40-50 000 baht per month (around 1500 USD) not including emergency cases”
“I have helped find homes for around 30-40 dogs, not including my own 9 + 4 (the 4 stays with my ex-wife)”
Baines encourages dog lovers to opt for adoption from among the abandoned dogs
“I think we should adopt – don’t shop”
