I was having this very conversation yesterday - it is a foolish person who insists on sticking to their original plan when the evidence and knowledge gained along the way suggest that changing tack would be more beneficial to the end goal. Your original plan is a definite winner and it’s astounding to see how quickly you’ve ramped it up. Please don’t change tack with that, but adding to it with the local education side will reinforce what you’re doing and carry the message forward for generations to come. Thank you so much for everything you do Niall, and please keep trusting your gut!
Niall you are climbing the never ending mountain 🏔️ but you are making progress and we see that everyday as I follow you on your journey. I wish I could do more . Maybe translate into Thai your message and put in local papers etc. You have with your team done do much and don’t lose sight of that. Sending virtual hugs from Co Mayo 🥰🤩
Your strength is beyond words Niall. Yesterday's experience must have been so scary and upsetting. I'm hoping in time, you are able to get your message out there to the difficult people you encountered on this occasion and they will see what all your followers see, the man with the biggest heart doing wonderful things for dogs who are not fortunate to live in lovely cosy homes and who are loved and cared for. Stay safe, stay strong.🥰
I realise how small it sounds but your work has inspired me in so many ways. Even in my own business work (to be prepared to change focus and not necessarily be tied to the “original” goal). The changes you are making in the world go far beyond anything you will ever know, and especially for our wonderful canine friends. I tell everyone I can about your work, as a dog lover with dogs of my own I can’t comprehend the wickedness of some of my own race - and I am so thankful there are people like you in the world. As someone else here has said, you are truly one of the strongest people around, and I know you have to be to get through some of the horrors you encounter and make the tough decisions. You have my infinite support and gratitude.
Working with Romanian dog rescue l understand your pain and how overwhelming the situation across the world is. It is a constant battle raising funds finding safe places for rescued dogs then getting them homes when there are so so many homeless dogs around. Funding neutering campaign it’s endless !!
Breeders keep breeding people keep buying puppies and when they grow don’t want them, we are a world in crisis😓
We have to do what we can and try to get people to understand. The world is a cruel place 😓
Dearest Niall, I have been a follower since you brought Tina to us and marvel at what you have done. But please, please remember you are one man trying to change a culture that may not want to change (at the very least, not yet). I’m sure frustration (along with other feelings) is high but look at what you have achieved already in the relatively short time you’ve been at it. Take comfort in knowing how many lives (doggies and humans) have been changed for the better because of the hard work you and your team have performed. While I don’t always accept the adage, ‘accept what you can’t change’, know you’ve changed so much already in a world (Earth) that doesn’t always welcome change. Be loving to yourself, you are a good man doing a very hard job.🐾
Niall, I so look forward to reading all about the wonderful things you and your team are achieving. But please look after yourself and set aside sometime everyday to have a wee chill out.
Inspirational as always - learning from experience & adapting isn’t easy but you show us how to do it. Keep safe - your work has such impact - not just for the well being of street dogs but in teaching us all the importance of being kind 💜
Cultural change is the long game. Engaging and empowering younger generations through social media is definitely the first step on the way forward, giving people a chance to change the lives of millions of dogs. One 🐕 at a time!
My husband and I just started to volunteer at the local animal shelter and we adopted our first dog 12yrs ago. I still can’t understand when people say ohhh I want to go to a breeder because I know what I’m getting, the temperament is better on these dogs. Also, I can’t believe we even sell animals in pet stores. People not spaying and neutering for made up reasons in their minds is confusing to me as well-my family dog growing up had to have an emergency hysterectomy in her senior years because my dad was afraid she would die if he spayed her. The cruelty piece of this is the worst part. Some Humans are so awful and black inside and a spiritual shift needs to happen however you and the team are doing everything I pray for and I am truly grateful. You will always have my support and prayers because I believe you were chosen to pioneer the end to this global crisis.
The thing to remember Niall is that you are making a difference. You've touched the lives of thousands of dogs and changed the mindset to millions of people across the world. Keep going 💪
One of your commentets here, Jaime Jessop, seems to have a good understanding about the problem: cultural differences. The West, with all its's issues, seems to be a little more sensitive to animal welfare. Educating local kids and the adults with open attitudes is a beginning of changing "hearts and minds", ie: societal norms. Another part of the solution is local government's buying into the idea of protecting animals. The government supports the hospital, and encourages hiring local Thai personnel, so that's encouraging.
I try to get to the WHY people behave and believe as they do. It's usually because it benefits them in some way; I am building on another follower's idea: using media - paper and electronic- to maybe to run a "kindness contest" of some kind, with a public recognition reward?
You are one guy, and with 2 years you have accomplished a whole lot, Niall. 2 years is both a long and a short time, so try to take a break so you won't get burned out. Your local and world-wide team will help you. Xoxo
You and your crew can only do what you do, Niall. But from the love and good wishes from the thousands of us that follow your progress and see your courage, we are truly grateful for your efforts and I for one am convinced what you are doing is a truly wonderful thing.
I wish you all the best Niall, but I'm not hopeful. Attitudes to dogs vary immensely around the world, dependent upon culture. There are callous, uncaring, evil, sadistic, cruel people everywhere of course, and they often prey upon defenceless animals and/or use animals for personal profit/gain, then toss them aside when they are no longer of any use. In the West, our cultural attitudes tend to limit such exploitation. In other cultures, there are few, if any limitations upon such behaviour, and hence the huge problem of abused street dogs which we see unevenly spread across the nations of the world. I'm not optimistic that cultural attitudes can be changed so quickly, and I fear that a campaign of education and changing hearts and minds might be misinterpreted as an attempt to impose what are seen as western cultural attitudes to dogs upon non-western people. So do tread carefully.
I agree that cultural attitudes exist. But just like there will always be good people in the world, so will there always be bad. I believe you can effect change. Quickly, maybe not always. Sometimes it happens one person at a time, and sometimes the effects aren't seen for a generation or two. But things will change. I'm in the US, and in my state now, animal cruelty is a felony! Long time coming, but attitudes are changing! 💖
I agree Niall that changing hearts and minds on a global scale is what is necessary. As a human race we are capable of change. We have seen many examples over the centuries. Your mission of saving dogs all around the world from suffering could have even far reaching consequences. Imagine if we as a human race stopped the suffering and abuse of dogs it might spill over to other animals. That then could change into love and compassion for our fellow human beings. A domino effect for the good! It can happen. Keep going Niall.
I was having this very conversation yesterday - it is a foolish person who insists on sticking to their original plan when the evidence and knowledge gained along the way suggest that changing tack would be more beneficial to the end goal. Your original plan is a definite winner and it’s astounding to see how quickly you’ve ramped it up. Please don’t change tack with that, but adding to it with the local education side will reinforce what you’re doing and carry the message forward for generations to come. Thank you so much for everything you do Niall, and please keep trusting your gut!
Niall you are climbing the never ending mountain 🏔️ but you are making progress and we see that everyday as I follow you on your journey. I wish I could do more . Maybe translate into Thai your message and put in local papers etc. You have with your team done do much and don’t lose sight of that. Sending virtual hugs from Co Mayo 🥰🤩
Your strength is beyond words Niall. Yesterday's experience must have been so scary and upsetting. I'm hoping in time, you are able to get your message out there to the difficult people you encountered on this occasion and they will see what all your followers see, the man with the biggest heart doing wonderful things for dogs who are not fortunate to live in lovely cosy homes and who are loved and cared for. Stay safe, stay strong.🥰
Brilliant work Niall. Full of admiration for you and your team. So many uphill battles, all met with resilience, patience and humour.
I realise how small it sounds but your work has inspired me in so many ways. Even in my own business work (to be prepared to change focus and not necessarily be tied to the “original” goal). The changes you are making in the world go far beyond anything you will ever know, and especially for our wonderful canine friends. I tell everyone I can about your work, as a dog lover with dogs of my own I can’t comprehend the wickedness of some of my own race - and I am so thankful there are people like you in the world. As someone else here has said, you are truly one of the strongest people around, and I know you have to be to get through some of the horrors you encounter and make the tough decisions. You have my infinite support and gratitude.
Working with Romanian dog rescue l understand your pain and how overwhelming the situation across the world is. It is a constant battle raising funds finding safe places for rescued dogs then getting them homes when there are so so many homeless dogs around. Funding neutering campaign it’s endless !!
Breeders keep breeding people keep buying puppies and when they grow don’t want them, we are a world in crisis😓
We have to do what we can and try to get people to understand. The world is a cruel place 😓
Dearest Niall, I have been a follower since you brought Tina to us and marvel at what you have done. But please, please remember you are one man trying to change a culture that may not want to change (at the very least, not yet). I’m sure frustration (along with other feelings) is high but look at what you have achieved already in the relatively short time you’ve been at it. Take comfort in knowing how many lives (doggies and humans) have been changed for the better because of the hard work you and your team have performed. While I don’t always accept the adage, ‘accept what you can’t change’, know you’ve changed so much already in a world (Earth) that doesn’t always welcome change. Be loving to yourself, you are a good man doing a very hard job.🐾
Niall, I so look forward to reading all about the wonderful things you and your team are achieving. But please look after yourself and set aside sometime everyday to have a wee chill out.
Love to all.
Carol. X
Inspirational as always - learning from experience & adapting isn’t easy but you show us how to do it. Keep safe - your work has such impact - not just for the well being of street dogs but in teaching us all the importance of being kind 💜
Cultural change is the long game. Engaging and empowering younger generations through social media is definitely the first step on the way forward, giving people a chance to change the lives of millions of dogs. One 🐕 at a time!
My husband and I just started to volunteer at the local animal shelter and we adopted our first dog 12yrs ago. I still can’t understand when people say ohhh I want to go to a breeder because I know what I’m getting, the temperament is better on these dogs. Also, I can’t believe we even sell animals in pet stores. People not spaying and neutering for made up reasons in their minds is confusing to me as well-my family dog growing up had to have an emergency hysterectomy in her senior years because my dad was afraid she would die if he spayed her. The cruelty piece of this is the worst part. Some Humans are so awful and black inside and a spiritual shift needs to happen however you and the team are doing everything I pray for and I am truly grateful. You will always have my support and prayers because I believe you were chosen to pioneer the end to this global crisis.
The thing to remember Niall is that you are making a difference. You've touched the lives of thousands of dogs and changed the mindset to millions of people across the world. Keep going 💪
One of your commentets here, Jaime Jessop, seems to have a good understanding about the problem: cultural differences. The West, with all its's issues, seems to be a little more sensitive to animal welfare. Educating local kids and the adults with open attitudes is a beginning of changing "hearts and minds", ie: societal norms. Another part of the solution is local government's buying into the idea of protecting animals. The government supports the hospital, and encourages hiring local Thai personnel, so that's encouraging.
I try to get to the WHY people behave and believe as they do. It's usually because it benefits them in some way; I am building on another follower's idea: using media - paper and electronic- to maybe to run a "kindness contest" of some kind, with a public recognition reward?
You are one guy, and with 2 years you have accomplished a whole lot, Niall. 2 years is both a long and a short time, so try to take a break so you won't get burned out. Your local and world-wide team will help you. Xoxo
You and your crew can only do what you do, Niall. But from the love and good wishes from the thousands of us that follow your progress and see your courage, we are truly grateful for your efforts and I for one am convinced what you are doing is a truly wonderful thing.
I wish you all the best Niall, but I'm not hopeful. Attitudes to dogs vary immensely around the world, dependent upon culture. There are callous, uncaring, evil, sadistic, cruel people everywhere of course, and they often prey upon defenceless animals and/or use animals for personal profit/gain, then toss them aside when they are no longer of any use. In the West, our cultural attitudes tend to limit such exploitation. In other cultures, there are few, if any limitations upon such behaviour, and hence the huge problem of abused street dogs which we see unevenly spread across the nations of the world. I'm not optimistic that cultural attitudes can be changed so quickly, and I fear that a campaign of education and changing hearts and minds might be misinterpreted as an attempt to impose what are seen as western cultural attitudes to dogs upon non-western people. So do tread carefully.
I agree that cultural attitudes exist. But just like there will always be good people in the world, so will there always be bad. I believe you can effect change. Quickly, maybe not always. Sometimes it happens one person at a time, and sometimes the effects aren't seen for a generation or two. But things will change. I'm in the US, and in my state now, animal cruelty is a felony! Long time coming, but attitudes are changing! 💖
I agree Niall that changing hearts and minds on a global scale is what is necessary. As a human race we are capable of change. We have seen many examples over the centuries. Your mission of saving dogs all around the world from suffering could have even far reaching consequences. Imagine if we as a human race stopped the suffering and abuse of dogs it might spill over to other animals. That then could change into love and compassion for our fellow human beings. A domino effect for the good! It can happen. Keep going Niall.