Let's Make November Rain's Day

**dirtydog** · 16-11-2007, 01:48 AM

It's the end. HHDRC to close.
It is with huge regret that I have to announce that Hua Hin Dog Rescue Center will be closing, probably in the next week.
The problem is mainly financial, but involves many different aspects like lack of volunteers/help, systematic bullying by the tessadban, nowhere to move to, constant (& costly) illnesses in the dogs over the last few months, and other things.
We have been at this stage (no finances) before, and have always managed to pull through. Maureen & I used to fund the center ourselves when donations weren’t forthcoming, but now, we cannot. Maureen now works in UK & sends her wages to me here, to support myself & Du’s little boy, whom I’ve cared for since Du’s death (he’s lived with me, however, for 4 years). I cannot adopt him or take him out of Thailand, so Mum (Maureen) sends money so we can live together, here. She works incredibly hard, but last month, I spent half of the money she sent me on the dogs. Neither she, nor I can afford for me to keep doing that. We have also put out appeals, the last one in the Bangkok Post in May.We received a lot of donations from that (as we have from other fundraising efforts), but due to day-to-day costs, outbreaks of distemper & blood parasites (which required costly drugs & diets to treat), our eviction & relocation & more & more dogs coming in, we have arrived at this stage once again. The only thing that could save us is a reliable source of monthly income, guaranteed every month. Even then, we would struggle, as we still have to move in a few months, but it would help.
Lack of manpower is a big problem. We only have one paid worker, and there have been some vicious fights, recently, when he has been too slow (in the dogs’ minds) to distribute the food, or when he hasn’t maintained the pens’ structures properly & dogs have got into each others’ pens. Apart from being very traumatic & painful for the dogs, these are costly for us. One dog, Nam, is in the vets now with countless stitches after literally having half her face ripped off in a fight. She has been there for over a week & I have no idea when she’ll be well enough to leave, or how much it will cost.
The Tessadban have continually undermined us. They recently dumped 30 pups on us (and more since). Some of the pups had distemper & it spread like wildfire between them. I didn’t have the money to treat them with Augmentin & raw diet (as I did with the earlier outbreak at my house), so they’ve had to have cephalexin, which isn’t nearly as good. Only 8 remain alive, and I am unsure if any will survive. Derek & I have worked really hard trying to get them through it, giving meds & fluids, trying to isolate them, cleaning eyes & noses, trying to tempt them to eat; but nearly every day, there’s another little body to bury. It’s heartbreaking & demoralising. When I asked the tessadban for medicine and IV fluids to treat their pups, they denied that they had given the pups to us and refused help. They have given us no food, no money, no medicine to help these pups. That is just one instance. There are too many to recount, including physical assault on Kumar, our worker.
The plan is to release the healthy adult dogs, who are neutered and vaccinated, back where they originally came from (& maybe temples). Verity will take 3 dogs down to the South with her. I will keep about 15 of the worst dogs (including the paraplegics, blind dogs, behavioural problems) as my personal pets. I will also keep the healthy pups until they are old enough to fend for themselves (or if I can rehome them, I’d far rather do that).
We are all heartbroken, we just can’t believe it’s come to this. Without a consistent monthly income, though, none of us can come up with a better option.
HHDRC would like to thank everyone who’s helped us from the bottom of our hearts. These include individuals who’ve sponsored or donated, those who have adopted our dogs & given them wonderful homes, the Observer magazine and the Bangkok Post for giving us such nice coverage, Omer for keeping up & paying for the website, the Hilton for giving us leftover food, Canadian Voice for Animals & their supporters, SCAD, DogChance, WSPA, Nienke from Lucky Dogs - if you’ve ever helped us, thank you, so much. It’s only because of you people that we’ve continued so long.
My last, personal, thank-you is to Christine & Jean-Claude for starting HHDRC, to Alain for his help in the early days, to all of our volunteers, long & short term, and most especially to Mum (Maureen), Verity, Josette, Derek, Kumar & Koi. And most of all, thank you to the dogs, who have repaid our efforts a thousandfold with their love, loyalty & trust. I’m so sorry, babies, that it’s come to this.

**dirtydog** · 16-11-2007, 01:50 AM

although I have no idea whether she is using american or english dates and this maybe an old one.

**Clockwork Orange** · 16-11-2007, 01:52 AM

Fuck

**jizzybloke** · 16-11-2007, 01:55 AM

My heart really goes out to you NR, i'm gutted!

**dirtydog** · 16-11-2007, 01:59 AM

We have a thread in the mods room about helping out NR, there was some good ideas in there, not sure whether it is worth it now though

**Clockwork Orange** · 16-11-2007, 02:03 AM

She's still looking after some fifteen or so sick dogs, so I think we should stick to what we have said. That news has sure knocked the wind out of the sails though.

Why's that thread in the mods room? Surely it could do with some exposure on the board? If not, the people who have pledged should have access to it, at least, as we have shown we are willing to help & want to do what we can.

**jizzybloke** · 16-11-2007, 02:04 AM

Are there any of the big earners on the board that can help?
maybe if NR got a decent bit of money it could make a difference?
Clutching at straws really!

**rawlins** · 16-11-2007, 02:04 AM

Our donations might not keep them afloat but they still might help her to sort a few things out?

I'm in...

**Loombucket** · 16-11-2007, 02:08 AM

^ Me too. Come on, lets give it a wizz.

**jizzybloke** · 16-11-2007, 02:09 AM

What a poxy state of affairs 150 odd views and what 7 or 8 people have pledged to help!
What a bunch of tight fisted fucks!

**dirtydog** · 16-11-2007, 02:12 AM

Originally Posted by Clockwork Orange

Why's that thread in the mods room? Surely it could do with some exposure on the board?

stuff in the mods room stays in the mods room, also there is stuff i have posted in it that i wouldn't want on the main forums, but that is to do with other charities.

**Clockwork Orange** · 16-11-2007, 02:12 AM

^^

A lot of those views may be guests.

I would hazard a guess that a fair few of them aren't though & can expect to find themselves the guest star in a 'who's Td's tightest jew' type thread, very soon.

^

Didn't notice any of those mods pledging to help here. Maybe it should be a mod synagogue?

Joking aside, if they're doing their bit then that is fair enough.

**chinthee** · 16-11-2007, 02:16 AM

I was thinking in terms of organizing the donations, it would be easier for some of us to just do an ATM bank transfer. I suppose the best way is when NR comes back for her to send PMs to the list of donors along with bank instructions, in addition to Paypal or whatever.

**dirtydog** · 16-11-2007, 02:21 AM

Donations: For those wanting to help us financially, we always welcome donations. If you live in the Hua Hin area, donations can be put into our collection boxes, found in many shops and businesses. Alternatively, you can call Dawn on 081 9814406 and arrange to meet up or visit the dogs and give a donation in person.
If you live in another area, donations can be made directly into the HHDRC bank account
HHDRC Bank account: Bank: Bank of Ayudhya
Branch: Hua Hin branch
Account name: Mrs Maureen McCulloch Taylor or Mrs Dawn Poole
Account number: 074-1-25450-9
Please be aware, if transferring funds from outside Thailand, large transferral fees can be incurred. If you do donate into the HHDRC account, please email us at [email protected] to let us know, otherwise we don’t know who donated to us. Maureen also has a UK bank account, which she can access from here via ATM so if you live in the UK and wish to donate, please email us & we’ll give you the account details.

**Jet Gorgon** · 16-11-2007, 04:07 AM

Nice work, Co and all.
I'm in. I already sponsor Jet at the centre, but I'll send more. I find it easiest to send via Western Union and let her know it's sent. She can collect at any bank near her. When I send it, could one of you please call her cell # and let her know? I'll send the transfer details. It seems she's having probs getting to an Internet cafe, too.
This must be a very traumatic time for her.

**Clockwork Orange** · 16-11-2007, 05:23 AM

If not, fuckoff - this thread isn't for you.

If, like some big-hearted members here, you do, some very disturbing & sinister events have been brought to my attention tonight that I feel I must share with you.

As you may well know, November Rain's dog shelter is in the shit. Some people give a toss, some don't & that is entirely a matter for them. Soi dogs aren't everyone's cup of tea & I can understand that. What this has got to do with anything, I will tell you, but for now, let's leave all that to one side.

The one thing we all have in common here (with a few exceptions) is that we are all farangs, trying to make our way through life in what is an extremely racist country, with all the problems that entails & we all know enough about them - through our own individual experience. Have you ever been in a situation when the Thais are ganging up on you, making your life a misery, causing you so much grief that you just want to pack up & head home, regardless of what you have invested in this so-called Land of Smiles? I would say it's a safe bet that you have, at some time or another.

How did you cope? I know it wasn't easy for me. I bet some of us actually crumbled & are sat in the UK or USA, or wherever we are from, wishing things had turned out different. You have to be tough to make it in LOS & I can't even begin to imagine how it must be if you are a farang woman, on your own.

Let's not forget that her husband died not too long ago & that she likely feels very much alone where she is.

It must be a nightmare.

Coming to the point - I have been told that NR is being given a hard time by the Thai people in her neighbourhood, because they don't like her dogs. I don't know all the ins & outs, but it's not difficult to imagine, is it? Basically, they have it in for her. This has manifested itself to the point where one of these neighbours has robbed her house - taking all the things that meant anything to her in the world. They see the farang woman, on her own, with the annoying dogs, as fair game.

This is overstepping the mark, in anyone's book.

What we have here, is a farang woman being hounded & bullied by a bunch of male Thais. I don't know about you, but when I see a woman being bullied by a man, I step up to the mark - regardless of whether it's any of my business or not. We have all seen the farang ganged up on by the Thais, be it in a business deal or a simple fight in the street. It's not a pretty sight. They seem to think that because we are farangs, they can do whatever they like & we just have to take it.

Well, I'm sorry - they can pick on the pissed-up fool wandering home from Yodsak to their heart's content, as far as I'm concerned, but when they start picking on the farang chick, who lives alone, doing her bit to help sick dogs, they have gone too far.

From where I am sat, there is little I can do, except send over a few quid. I'm only a poor, reformed ex-con with little to offer, but I am putting my name on 5000 Baht & am sending it to NR, promptly & hope that if any of you have a sense of what's right & wrong, you will do something similar.

Please, as you sit in front of your PC today, in the comfort & safety of your home, spare a thought for the farang chick, alone in LOS, trying to do the best in life by her son & some sick animals, against all the odds & being bullied by a bunch of blokes for her efforts.

Then get your wallet out.

Donations: For those wanting to help us financially, we always welcome donations. If you live in the Hua Hin area, donations can be put into our collection boxes, found in many shops and businesses.

Alternatively, you can call Dawn on 081 9814406 and arrange to meet up or visit the dogs and give a donation in person.

If you live in another area, donations can be made directly into the HHDRC bank account

HHDRC Bank account: Bank: Bank of Ayudhya
Branch: Hua Hin branch
Account name: Mrs Maureen McCulloch Taylor or Mrs Dawn Poole
Account number: 074-1-25450-9

Please be aware, if transferring funds from outside Thailand, large transferral fees can be incurred. If you do donate into the HHDRC account, please email us at [email protected] to let us know, otherwise we don’t know who donated to us. Maureen also has a UK bank account, which she can access from here via ATM so if you live in the UK and wish to donate, please email us & we’ll give you the account details.

If there was ever a time for us to stick together, this is it.

**jizzybloke** · 16-11-2007, 05:41 AM

It sounds like she is in a pretty shitty situation and like CO the only way i can help NR is by sending some money!
First thing tomorrow i'll be at Western Union.

Come on everyone show some support to a valued friend and TD member by putting your hand in your pocket!

**kingwilly** · 16-11-2007, 05:56 AM

Originally Posted by Dalton

^^ Feck, so that is KW....What a hung... A bit gay though

oh i confess, that IS me!

Originally Posted by sharon

No, this young boy is hairless so not KW for sure.

come on Sharon, no need to be shy, you can tell them I wax!

**Clockwork Orange** · 16-11-2007, 05:59 AM

Originally Posted by kingwilly

I wax

Fag!

**Loombucket** · 16-11-2007, 06:01 AM

^^ Well said, Clockwork Orange, I could not have put it better myself. It does not matter whether you relate to dogs or not. What we have here is a classic example of a fellow human being be ing kicked when they are already down. In fact NR is being treated as badly as some of the annimals that she has devoted much of her life to protect, feed and generally care for.

I to am not in a position to physically help, at the moment, but I also wish to ' send over a few quid". My wallet may be small but my heart is big enough to show that I care. I would like NR to realise that although she may feel very alone and uncertain of her future, there are good people out here and out there, thinking of her welfare and the welfare of her son and her dogs.

**sabang** · 16-11-2007, 06:15 AM

Originally Posted by dirtydog

Donations: For those wanting to help us financially, we always welcome donations. If you live in the Hua Hin area, donations can be put into our collection boxes, found in many shops and businesses. Alternatively, you can call Dawn on 081 9814406 and arrange to meet up or visit the dogs and give a donation in person.
If you live in another area, donations can be made directly into the HHDRC bank account
HHDRC Bank account: Bank: Bank of Ayudhya
Branch: Hua Hin branch
Account name: Mrs Maureen McCulloch Taylor or Mrs Dawn Poole
Account number: 074-1-25450-9
Please be aware, if transferring funds from outside Thailand, large transferral fees can be incurred. If you do donate into the HHDRC account, please email us at [email protected] to let us know, otherwise we don’t know who donated to us. Maureen also has a UK bank account, which she can access from here via ATM so if you live in the UK and wish to donate, please email us & we’ll give you the account details.

Finally something practical. It's all very well to make these pledges, but how do we send some money to her?

I'd like to hear from NR if this is the appropriate account to send money too here in Thailand. I would suggest, for UK members, a UK bank account number also so that whatever comes can be aggregated and sent to Thailand in one lot- this will save a fair bit on transfer fees.

Waiting to hear from NR.

**Loombucket** · 16-11-2007, 06:32 AM

^ I agree that it would make a lot more sense to pool the money in the UK. That way, we only have to pay one lot of tranfer fees. I have emailed the above number, for instructions. Let's hope she gets a good nights sleep, and makes it to an internet cafe ASAP.

**Clockwork Orange** · 16-11-2007, 06:38 AM

Originally Posted by Loombucket

I agree

Me, too.

**mrsquirrel** · 16-11-2007, 06:48 AM

It just money that is needed or necessities as well such as massive Makro sized bags of dog food.

**Clockwork Orange** · 16-11-2007, 07:19 AM

Money talks.

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