Dear

Fundraisers will tell you never to ask donors to support staff. “People want their donations to help animals - not pay people.”

So, for years, I’ve never asked.

But today, I hope you’ll read just a little further…

As you know, we operate in an incredibly remote and impoverished area of Thailand. For many animals - and even for the surrounding community - our sanctuary and free veterinary clinic are the only place to turn.

Nearly everything we raise goes directly to rescuing, feeding, treating, and protecting dogs and cats. We are incredibly frugal - almost every donation goes straight to the animals.

We keep costs rock-bottom low in a way few organizations can: we rely almost entirely on volunteers. Veterinarians, vet nurses, and caregivers come from around the world to give their time freely.

They are the ones who show up every single day - six days a week - to feed, clean, comfort, and care for the animals who depend on us. They are the ones who go out into the night to rescue injured dogs and cats. They are the ones who feed starving strays in the surrounding community. They bathe the dogs, walk the dogs, and take them to the river to splash and play. They do the hardest work… quietly, compassionately, without fail.

And yet… they earn just $10 a day. In five years, they have never received an increase. They have never complained.

So today, I am asking for something I have never asked for before. I want to give them a small cost-of-living adjustment. Nothing extravagant. Just something fair. Something respectful.

Because THEY are the animals’ friends. THEY are their caregivers. THEY make it all happen.

And for the animals? It means the people who feed them, clean them, sit with them, and love them can continue to be there, day after day.

With heartfelt gratitude,

PS - This may not be a typical appeal, but it is honest. The lifesaving work we do every day depends on our small compassionate and loving staff.  Paying them a little bit better is not depriving our animals of anything - indeed, a small increase for three dedicated staff will change lives - both human and animal. I hope you’ll be part of it.