After an Extensive Search we FINALLY have an Ambulance… Please, Help Us Keep It On The Road Saving Lives! One question has long haunted us… What happens when an emergency
For eight months we’ve been waiting to send this exciting message Read More »
Blatu Survived Poisoning, Then Lost Her Home – But She Hasn’t Lost Hope! Will You Help Us Care for Blatu While She Awaits a Forever Family? Blatu was never supposed
Blatu was the only pup who survived… Your kindness can change Blatu’s world Read More »
Thanks to friends like you, we gave Biscotte comfort and a home. Today, she has a wonderful forever family in Switzerland! Most rescued dogs tremble when they’re brought back to
Need proof that our sanctuary is different? Let Biscotte tell you… Read More »
Two Innocent Animals. Two Acts of Cruelty. One Sanctuary Standing Between Life and Death Your Support Makes SAVING LIVES Possible. I wish I didn’t have to share stories like these.
Two innocent animals. Two brutal attacks. The inhumanity is astounding! Read More »
Frank was found starving, blind, and broken… He didn’t quit. Neither did we. We NEVER will! Frank was found starving, blind, and broken. An ex-volunteer, back in Sangkhlaburi for just
Frank was found starving, blind, and broken… He didn’t quit. Neither did we. We NEVER will! When the call came in, there was very little hope. An ex-volunteer – back
Frank was found on the road, barely alive… This is what refusing to give up looks like… Read More »
Compassion shouldn’t depend on whether funds happen to be available Please, join our special Emergency Rescue Team – SAVE LIVES NOW! Please don’t click away. I’m reaching out today because
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Every Rescue, Every Surgery, Every Meal – Made Possible by Friends Like You Please, Help Us Start the New Year Strong! Every three months, we look forward to sharing the
Help put an ambulance at the heart of our sanctuary. Some (certainly animals who will be saved) might say “heartbeat.” When an emergency call comes in, our veterinarians don’t climb
Add your title here Latest News May 21, 2024 Add your story here… PLEASE DONATE
A massive THANK YOU to our incredible volunteers, Corentine and Kate! 🙏✨ Read More »
So long, but not goodbye! 👋 Latest Updates 2026-01-05 So long, but not goodbye! 👋 Huge thanks to Owen and Megan for dedicating their time and energy to the Sangkhlaburi
So long, but not goodbye! 👋 Huge thanks to Owen and Megan Read More »
Please, help us end the year strong for Sangkhlaburi’s dogs and cats. As 2025 comes to a close, one truth remains: the abandoned and abused dogs and cats of Sangkhlaburi still need
Just one day left to change a life in 2025 Make your final act of 2025 one of kindness Read More »
January gaps available! 🗓️ Start your year at Sangkhlaburi Animal Sanctuary. We are currently looking for Vets, Nurses, and Volunteers to join our team next month. Escape the city, meet
We are currently looking for Vets, Nurses, and Volunteers to join our team next month. Read More »
A huge welcome to Corentine and Kate! 💙 Latest Updates 2026-01-05 They just arrived at SAS last night and wasted no time jumping straight into action today. We are so
A huge welcome to Corentine and Kate! 💙 Read More »
Happy Birthday, P’Pee! 🎈 Latest Updates 2026-01-05 Yesterday, our team took a little break to enjoy a birthday lunch together.There’s nothing like Thai food and great friends to celebrate another
Happy Birthday, P’Pee! 🎈 Read More »
Grateful for the journey we shared! 🙏✨ Latest Updates 2026-01-05 A huge thank you to Sabrina, Bart, and Inge for your dedication and hard work during your time with us.
Grateful for the journey we shared! 🙏✨ Read More »
On Christmas Day, Santa visits our rescued dogs and cats! BUT for animals still on the streets, the holidays can be deadly… In Sangkhlaburi, the people who abandon or abuse
Bad guys don’t take holidays off – neither do we! Read More »
Saving Lives in the Mist: Mobile Spay Camp Mission in Sangkhlaburi Amidst the serene mist of Sangkhlaburi, a critical mission unfolds. Join the Sangkhlaburi Animal Sanctuary (SAS) team and volunteers
Saving Lives in the Mist: Mobile Spay Camp Mission in Sangkhlaburi Read More »
Add your title here Latest Updates 2026-01-05 Add your story here… PLEASE DONATE
Mission Update: Saving Lives & Protecting Nature at Sane Phong Village 🌿🐾 Read More »
Give the Gift of Hope This Holiday Season Add Sangkhlaburi’s Animals to Your Holiday List Every day in Sangkhlaburi, abandoned and abused dogs and cats face hunger, injury, and loneliness.
The secret to a successful rescue mission? Latest Updates 2025-12-09 The secret to a successful rescue mission? Patience, trust… and a few tasty treats! 🍢🐕 At SAS, we believe in
The secret to a successful rescue mission? Read More »
An Abused, Injured, Starving Dog or Cat Needs You this Giving Tuesday Please Help – Your Gift Today Can be Their Lifeline. Today, a street dog or cat will go
Please Don’t Scroll Past – This Giving Tuesday, Help Save a Dog or Cat’s Life Read More »
Who’s gonna pay attention when your pet’s in need? Every scene in this video is a testament to the life-saving work happening right here in Sangkhlaburi. From critical care to
Who’s gonna pay attention when your pet’s in need? Read More »
Guess who checked in? 😉 It’s Biscotti! Back in Thailand with his favorite humans, Daniel and Masarmi. Thank you for stopping by SAS and filling our day with smiles. We
Guess who checked in? Read More »
Giving Tuesday is Just Days Away… Giving Tuesday is Just Days Away… Next Tuesday is Giving Tuesday – a global day of compassion, generosity and hope. But here in Sangkhlaburi,
A Gentle Soul’s Ordeal: Meet Maaruay He was severely beaten about the head, leaving him in a critical state. We need your help and your voice. This is Maaruay. This
A Gentle Soul’s Ordeal: Meet Maaruay Read More »
To us, this smile is everything At Sangkhlaburi Animal Sanctuary (SAS), our mission goes beyond medical treatment. It’s about being there for our community when they need us most. Seeing
To us, this smile is everything Read More »
A huge warm welcome to our newest family members, Carolina and Micha! A huge warm welcome to our newest family members, Carolina and Micha! 🌏✈️ Traveling all the way from
A huge warm welcome to our newest family members, Carolina and Micha! Read More »
The promise we made to Walter – we can only keep with your support. Walter may never find a family – but with your help, he’ll never be alone. When
Every wag, every purr, every second chance – is made possible thanks to friends like you! Starving, injured, abandoned – but not alone! We give them LIFE! In the remote
Join the family that rescues Sangkhlaburi’s dogs and cats Read More »
URGENT CALL FOR HEROES! 🐾 Vets, Vet Nurses & Volunteers Needed in Paradise! Latest News 2025-11-07 Can you help us? Here at Sangkhlaburi Animal Sanctuary, we are on the front
URGENT CALL FOR HEROES! 🐾 Vets, Vet Nurses & Volunteers Needed in Paradise! Read More »
It’s party time! 🥳 We’re celebrating three special birthdays today! Latest News 2025-11-04 It’s party time! 🥳 We’re celebrating three special birthdays today! A massive happy birthday to our wonderful
It’s party time! 🥳 We’re celebrating three special birthdays today! Read More »
Lottie’s tiny leg was slashed but her tiny heart longed to live! We SAVED her! More “Lotties” are waiting. Please, help us be here for them. If you’ve ever wondered
Lottie was only 4 weeks old when brutally attacked with a machete… Read More »
Huge, heartfelt thank you to Madeleine ☀️ Latest News 2025-11-07 We are sending a huge, heartfelt thank you to Madeleine for her incredible contribution to our sanctuary! Just look at
We are sending a huge, heartfelt thank you to Madeleine Read More »
Please join us in giving a warm welcome back to Madeleine! Latest News 2025-10-27 A Very Special Welcome Back! Please join us in giving a warm welcome back to Madeleine!
Please join us in giving a warm welcome back to Madeleine! Read More »
He Died on the Operating Table – our Vets Brought Him Back to Life! Your Support Makes MIRACLES Like This Possible! It’s only thanks to the support of friends like
He Died During Surgery – Our Vets Brought Him Back to Life Read More »
Pirate and Ruby survived the streets – now they dream of forever homes! Together, we can turn heartbreak into hope! Meet Pirate (and Ruby)! Pirate was found by our staff
The welcoming committee is powered by naps and sunshine. ☀️😴 Latest News 2025-10-14 The welcoming committee is powered by naps and sunshine. ☀️😴Thinking of visiting our clinic? Be prepared for
The welcoming committee is powered by naps and sunshine Read More »
This is what community dedication looks like. Latest News 2025-10-14 This is what community dedication looks like.Every single day, our doors open to compassionate locals from Sangkhlaburi and the surrounding
This is what community dedication looks like. Read More »
From the Sanctuary to Children of the Forest… The Children Are Safer. The Animals Are Healthier. Thanks to You. Can you believe it’s already been a year? Time flies when
One Year on the Road: Helping Dogs, Cats, and Children of the Forest… Read More »
From the Streets to Surgery Tables to School Classrooms: Lasting Change in Action! Friends Like YOU Make it ALL Possible! I couldn’t wait to share what your kindness has made
Three More Months of Lifesaving Work! Over 200 sterilizations – and so much more! Read More »
It takes a team to lift a spirit. Meet Gherka. Latest News 2025-10-06 At Sangkhlaburi Animal Sanctuary, our commitment is unwavering, especially for animals with the toughest battles to fight.
It takes a team to lift a spirit. Meet Gherka. Read More »
The simple joys of the school break. Latest News 2025-10-07 We captured this heartwarming moment of Kate’s children sharing a happy stroll with a canine companion. As part of our
The simple joys of the school break. Read More »
Add your title here Latest News 2025-10-07 Add your story here… PLEASE DONATE
Thank You and Farewell to Our Amazing Volunteer, Fenna! Read More »
A wheelchair is all that stands between Gherka and joy He fought to live. Now let’s help him thrive. When he was just three weeks old, blind and hungry, he
They’re scared, suffering – waiting at our gate every morning! Our modest expansion plan is their only hope I don’t know if it’s proof of our success… or a heartbreaking
A frightened face is waiting at our gate. Right now! Read More »
Comfort & Care: Our New Shelter for Waiting Families! Latest News 2025-09-23 We’re so excited to share a wonderful improvement at the Sangkhlaburi Animal Sanctuary! For a while now, we’ve wanted
Comfort & Care: Our New Shelter for Waiting Families! Read More »
Meet Somjud Somjud was a street dog living near the local market. P Pee, who always checks on the market dogs after work, was quick to notice her. P Pee
Meet Doris Doris was found late one night on a busy road by Kate’s son, who couldn’t leave her there in danger. He brought her safely home, and the very
Meet Pirate (aka Sushi) Pirate was found by one of our staff living dangerously close to a busy main road. She had two siblings, but sadly only she survived. When
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Meet Kate’s Dad Sanctuary Night Guardian Kate’s Dad has become a much-loved part of the sanctuary team. Living right here on site, he is the one who quietly keeps everything
A new program to stem the cycle of suffering – starting with the next generation! Your gift today will create ripples of kindness that last a lifetime! Every single day
Can you believe there are children who don’t know animals feel fear and pain? Read More »
Meet Ruby Ruby’s story is one of survival and hope. She was tragically hit by a car, and although she only had a small cut on her head, the impact
Outreach Day – 13 September 2025 at Children of the Forest On 13 September, our team from Songkhlaburi Animal Sanctuary spent the day with the Children of the Forest
Outreach Day – 13 September 2025 at Children of the Forest Read More »
Please, don’t let Little Bigfoot’s story end here! We CAN’T let him be sent back to the streets! He WON’T survive! We call him Little Bigfoot. He had no name.
Just minutes… for an injured dog or cat – that can be the difference between life and death. An ambulance will enable us to save lives NOW… and for years
Often, a dog or cat’s life depends on how quickly we can reach them… Read More »
Meet Chain Social Media Manager Chain has been a good friend of the sanctuary for many years and has volunteered occasionally. Chain is talented with video editing and photography and
Not every day at the clinic ends in joy. But every day, your support makes hope possible! Not every day at the clinic ends with a wagging tail. Sometimes it
The little dog waited for his best friend outside school every day… Read More »
From Sidewalk to Sanctuary – and Back Into Loving Arms. Bruno has been Reunited with his Family – Many More Need Help! When Bruno first came to our clinic, he
Bruno was sick and lost… but still full of love. Read More »
The only hope for a street dog or cat here… is someone who cares. In a place where no one else helps, WE DO! In the far western corner of
In this tiny town dogs and cats ache in the shadows of beauty. Read More »
Not All Animal Groups Are the Same – Here’s What Sets us Apart We’re Not the Biggest – But We’re Among the Most Effective Every so often, someone asks us:
How We’re Different – and Why it Matters to Dogs and Cats in Need! Read More »
One Spay = THOUSANDS of Puppies and Kittens SAVED from Hardship! We’re Preventing Suffering Before It Begins – But We Need Your Help! In the heart of Thailand’s monsoon season
Preventing the Misery of Thousands of Unwanted Puppies and Kittens – for FREE! Read More »
4 Years Ago, It Was an Abandoned Lot. Today, It’s a Lifesaving Sanctuary. Help Us Keep the Tail Wags Going at Sangkhlaburi Animal Sanctuary! Just four years ago, our sanctuary
From Ruins to Refuge: See Our Sanctuary’s Remarkable Transformation! Read More »
Rain Flooded Our Recovery Room. The Animals Have Nowhere to Heal. Please Help Us Repair the Roof Before More Storms Hit. We have an EMERGENCY at the sanctuary – and
Emergency at the Sanctuary! Our Recovery Room Flooded! Read More »
We Lost Him. But We Gave Him Love, Dignity, and Peace. Pet is gone – but others still need you. Sometimes, even when we pour our hearts into saving a
His Name Was Pet. His Life Was Brief. His Memory Fuels Our Fight. Read More »
Look At What Compassion Has Accomplished! Quarterly Newsletter – July 2025 I couldn’t wait to share what the kindness of friends like you has recently made possible here at the
Lives Saved! Futures Changed! Look At What Compassion Has Accomplished! Read More »
From the streets to the jungle Help prevent suffering before it starts! In the heart of the Thai jungle, along the border of Myanmar, the Sangkhlaburi Animal Sanctuary is doing
Spay One Dog. Prevent a Lifetime of Pain. Read More »
Help Ruby find light in her world of shadows. Ruby’s future is still blurry – but she’s full of hope! You might remember Ruby – the tiny street puppy who
Help Ruby find light in her world of shadows. Read More »
Meet Stanze (Adpoted) Stanze was actually born in our clinic after neighbour brought in her dog who was struggling to give birth. Our team assisted the dog and 3 puppies
Meet Charlie Charlie was rescued March 2024 when a friend and neighbour visited a popular riverside restaurant. Despite a constant flow of customers enjoying the open air from bamboo tables,
Meet Brighton Brighton was rescued in March 2024, at around one year old. Brighton was found on the main highway, scavenging. His appearance was shocking. He was barely more than
Meet Bambie Bambie, who’s formal name is Bamboo, was found by some of our long term friends as they visited Sangkhlaburi. Out on a drive with no clear destination, our
Meet William William arrived to us with his best buddy Jenny. William and Jenny lived in a local temple. We’re not sure what their life was like before we found
Meet Jenny Jenny arrived to us with her best buddy William. Jenny and William lived in a local temple. We’re not sure what their life was like before we found
Meet Ping Ping Ping Ping is such a special example of why we do what we do. We found Ping Ping whilst on an outreach mission looking for another dog
Meet Milka Milka was dumped outside a local guesthouse. We don’t know why her family chose to throw her away but we saw her shaking with fear, clearly lost and
Meet Blatu Blatu joined us in September 2022 at around 2 years old and is unique not only for her beautiful hair, but also in her story before joining our
Meet Walter Walter joined the family in April 2022 and we estimated he was around 5 months old. Walter was born on the streets but his mum and siblings died
Meet Sid Sid was brought to us by local friends as he was dumped on their land, with a badly wounded foot, among other problems. The land is already overrun
Meet Mary Our little Christmas miracle, Mary Christmas, was rescued by long time friends Cat and Bo December 2022. She was just 2-3 months old. Found at the busy Three
Meet Ivy Ivy was first spotted by Kate as she lived in some jungle behind Kate’s house. Kate began feeding her everyday as part of our outreach program, but we
Meet Penut Peanut came to us along with her sister Noelle and brother Joe. They were born to a street dog near a local children’s home and after their mum
Meet Noelle Noelle came to us along with her sister Peanut, and brother Joe. They were born to a street dog near a local children’s home and after their mum
Meet Joe JOE IS ADOPTED! Joe came to us along with his sisters Peanut, and Noelle. They were born to a street dog near a local children’s home and after
Meet Sandy Sandy is a sweet and soft boy who was dumped outside our clinic, sick and starving. It’s clear that Sandy had a family at one point, but we
Meet Greta Greta is a unique girl whose slow unveiling of her big character has been a pleasure for us all! Greta came from another sanctuary where her living conditions
Meet Buddy Buddy has already been adopted and is here for a short vacation while we get him ready to fly! Buddy is a lovely boy, quick to recover from
Meet Bear Bear was surrendered to us with his brother Teddy from a local family. Teddy has been adopted to France but Bear is still searching for his family. Bear
Meet Teddy Teddy is ADOPTED! Teddy was surrendered to us with his brother Bear from a local family. The family explained how, having lost their jobs due to Covid, they
Meet Bella Bella came to us after she was dumped in the streets, heavily pregnant. Her puppies were taken in by an organisation, but this mama was left on the
Meet Denise Founder and Director Denise has always been an animal lover but truly turned her passion into action when she moved to Thailand. With more than 20 years of
Meet Neff & Tanguy Neff and Tanguy are both lovely, sweet boys who are just as interested in the world around them as they are in receiving hugs and love
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Meet Hamilton Hamilton is our resident father figure. He’s a mature mutt that’s strong but gentle. A big boy with a great personality, Hamilton is well respected by our other
Meet Daisy Daisy is beam of sunshine. Daisy arrived from another sanctuary in Kon Khaen after we agreed to take in 5 dogs as foster dogs until their adoptions were
Meet Missy Missy came to us from another sanctuary in Koh Kaen after we agreed to foster 5 dogs until they can find their furever homes. Missy is now adopted
Meet Cassius Cassius is charming boy who came to us under threat of the local government killing him, due to rumours of him being aggressive. He was a street dog
Meet Fluke Fluke is a local lad that started helping Denise and the team with small tasks like carrying dog food inside, soon joined us for dog walks, and eventually
Meet Uno Uno is ADOPTED! Uno was our first rescue, and he needed us before we had even finished construction. Rife with skin disease, blind in one eye from an
Meet P Pee P Pee joined the team after years of bringing dogs to our clinic. P Pee has been the unsung hero of the town for most of her
Meet Lottie Lottie’s inspiring story speaks volumes for her character. Brought to Denise by two monks who saw she had been slashed by someone with a machete. When we met
Meet Naing Deckhand Naing is the newest edition to our team and is a helpful and friendly guy. Naing mostly speaks Burmese, as do many people in diverse border town
Meet Sangkhla All Dogs/Dogs for adoption Sangkhlaburi the town is serene and calm. Sangkhla the dog is not. Sangkhla found her way to us after being dumped near Denise’s house.
Meet Faith Our Team 2024-01-01 Faith is our little ray of sunshine, our burst of energy, and our constant source of entertainment! Faith speaks Thai and is super proficient in
Numero Uno Latest News May 21, 2024 Uno was the first new rescue of the sanctuary: he stole our hearts from the beginning, and a little more each day after.
Animal loving friends like you make all that we do possible. Running a sanctuary, free veterinary hospital and regular spay/neuter clinics in a remote location means we are always in need funds for medical supplies, vaccines, food and so much more. THANK YOU in advance for any support you might provide – every donation makes a difference!
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