A wonderful news story

[jezebel]

Makes such a change to hear positive stories involving animals 

And about governments!

[Gill (sneakiefeline)]

I just love this story and agree with the others.

So heart warming 

[Tiggy's Mum]

Makes such a change to hear positive stories involving animals 

[caledonia]

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

[CarolM (Wendolene)]

You beat me to it Jezebel, I thinking exactly that.

A very heartrwarming story - thanks for posting Caledonia.

[jezebel]

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?

[caledonia]

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