The Thai authorities were alerted to a case of animal cruelty when they received information that the largest dog farm in Thailand had been abandoned by its owner. Upon arriving at the farm, officials discovered 13 emaciated Great Danes confined in small cages, resembling walking skeletons. Tragically, one woman and her two dogs had already perished before the rescue team arrived.
The heartless owner had left the dogs a few weeks prior, claiming that she was unable to care for them. The dogs had been bred for commercial purposes, but when they failed to produce offspring, the owner abandoned them in cages without food.
The dogs were carefully removed from the property by volunteers from the Thai Police Dog Team, who had to carry the weak and frail animals due to their inability to stand. After receiving medical attention and food, many of the dogs still battled severe health issues.
The King of Thailand, Rama X, graciously offered to cover the costs of the dogs’ medical care, food, and any other needs they may have. Today, pets are often considered family members and provide emotional support, companionship, and stress relief.
However, not all human-animal relationships are successful, and abandonment of animals is often due to economic hardship, lack of attention, or unforeseen circumstances.