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Cat General => General Cat Chat => Topic started by: caledonia on November 10, 2011, 12:58:58 PM

Title: A wonderful news story
Post by: caledonia on November 10, 2011, 12:58:58 PM
I saw this today and thought it was a fantastic story - it says a lot for Thai society that so much effort is being made by them and the government to ensure not only the citizens but animals of Bangkok are safe.

Apologies if this has already been posted elsewhere! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-15627214 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-15627214)
Title: Re: A wonderful news story
Post by: jezebel on November 10, 2011, 13:03:34 PM
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After a few hours, they are taken outside the capital to areas not so badly affected by the flooding, where they are housed and fed at the government's expense.

And there the pets will stay until their owners can finally reclaim them.

Fantastic! Can you imagine any western government doing this?

Title: Re: A wonderful news story
Post by: CarolM (Wendolene) on November 10, 2011, 13:06:25 PM
You beat me to it Jezebel, I thinking exactly that.

A very heartrwarming story - thanks for posting Caledonia.
Title: Re: A wonderful news story
Post by: caledonia on November 10, 2011, 13:13:19 PM
I thought the same thing! I've no doubt charities and volunteers would do this here but the government covering the cost is just phenominal!!! With a dedicated hotline! Fantastic xx
Title: Re: A wonderful news story
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on November 10, 2011, 13:48:27 PM
Makes such a change to hear positive stories involving animals  :)
Title: Re: A wonderful news story
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 10, 2011, 14:07:10 PM
I just love this story and agree with the others.

So heart warming  ;D ;D
Title: Re: A wonderful news story
Post by: jezebel on November 10, 2011, 15:15:39 PM
Makes such a change to hear positive stories involving animals  :)

And about governments!