Dear

How time flies!  Join us in celebrating our FIVE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY!

Five years ago, what is now the Sangkhlaburi Animal Sanctuary was nothing more than an abandoned, crumbling boat yard - silent for nearly a decade, leaking roofs, broken structures, and no sign of life. Today, it is something entirely different: a place of safety, healing, and second chances for animals who had nowhere else to go.

Together - with people like you - we built this sanctuary and clinic from scratch. We repaired roofs that could barely keep out the rain. We created a fully equipped treatment room to handle emergencies. We set up a kitchen so volunteers could prepare food for hungry dogs and cats. Shade structures rose where there had been none. Air conditioning made it possible for sick animals to recover and for volunteers to rest. 

Piece by piece, compassion turned ruins into refuge.

Almost 13,000 sterilizations have prevented untold numbers of unwanted litters, suffering and death. Dozens of spay/neuter camps have reached remote communities with no veterinary care. Regular rabies vaccination outreach programs have protected both animals and people. Thousands of walk-in patients - many in desperate condition - have received treatment. Of course, we priortize community education for families and children - we provide practical support that helps people learn to care more humanely for the animals who share their lives.

Countless meals have been prepared for our resident dogs alone - many more have been delivered daily to street animals who would otherwise go hungry.  

Nearly 300 volunteers from around the world have walked through our gates, bringing skills, kindness, and hope. We even witnessed human milestones along the way - an engagement, a wedding, and the birth of a baby girl - reminders that this sanctuary is not just a place for animals, but a community built on compassion.

Not every story has had a happy ending. We have mourned the loss of seven beloved residents whose time with us was too short. But they were not alone. They were loved. They mattered. Our supporters made this possible.

Today, while waiting adoption our dogs (and cats) call the sanctuary home, each with their own story of survival. And every day, more animals in crisis still need help.

Please, celebrate with us!

If you are able, consider making a special anniversary gift today to help us continue this lifesaving work. Your support will provide food, medical care, sterilizations, emergency rescues, and safety (and ultimately forever homes) for animals who have nowhere else to turn.

Five years ago, this place did not exist. Today, it stands as proof of what kindness can build.

Thank you for being part of this journey - and for helping us write the next chapter.

With heartfelt gratitude,

PS: Five years ago, there was nothing here - just crumbling buildings, leaking roofs, and silence. Today, frightened animals arrive and find food, medical care, safety, and love. 

PPS: If you can make a special anniversary gift, you won’t just be celebrating the past - you’ll be saving the next life that comes through our gates.