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Yes, sadness in these stories, but the situation is a full 100% better than what they would have faced if you had not gone to Thailand, had not become conscious of the plight of the stray dogs. I thought that Bella and Stella had another sister? In wishful thinking, was hoping that the nice Irish lady in West Ireland who had planned to adopt Minnie before some tourists absconded with her, might consider giving Bella a lovely home instead? Yes, this is a bottomless pit of dogs and puppies, deserving of a much better and healthier life. You have gotten off to a great six months start, Niall. But since you cannot clone yourself, am hoping and praying more helpers come your way, and courageous, trustworthy people who can work for you and earn a salary. It seems the monks care, and perhaps they can provide refuge and safety for recovering dogs. Monks used to keep Lhaso Apso dogs to guard their temples. So maybe there could be some exchange where you offer something to them while they care for some of the dogs. The spaying/neutering is the right thing, even protects dogs against certain cancers, keeps male dogs from fighting as much. Education is essential, even for adults who do not understand dog's nature or embrace dogs. There is a lot of ignorance, even here in L.A. Some people are horrified to earn I allow cats and dogs to sleep on my bed with me but I never get sick from them. I am a better person because of them. We must keep helping the animals, and others will come along to help, too. I would like to see Thai government provide some funding, some land, buildings, but government involvement is sometimes not worth trouble with all its bureaucracy. Then they cloud the vision, rain on one's parade.

As usual, I should have gone to sleep earlier, but I got to read your latest newsletter. Good to know the updates. Prayers from here continue to flow over there for you and yours.

Good night, morning, afternoon.

Barbara Briodin

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Such a drastic difference in the sisters. Thanks to you they are having a much better life! We all appreciate the updates on the dogs, and I am telling people here in Colorado about your awesome work and need for donations. You are the best!

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