Four Sandals Down: Namtan's First Weeks as a Golden Puppy
Our cream golden retriever arrived in April and has already ruined four pairs of sandals. A first-week and first-month diary from Hua Hin, with lessons about puppies in the heat.
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Our cream golden retriever arrived in April and has already ruined four pairs of sandals. A first-week and first-month diary from Hua Hin, with lessons about puppies in the heat.
Mamuang rides in the front basket of my scooter and barks at every cat between our house and the market. Here is how we do it safely, and what happened in the thunderstorm.
Moo Deng will guard the gate against any motorbike taxi, but one puddle after a rainy-season downpour has her refusing to step outside. This is how we finally won.
Two years of walking dogs and washing bowls at a small volunteer shelter. What I thought I would give, what I actually received, and a few honest tips for anyone who wants to start.
Khao Tom treats every hill in Chiang Mai as his gym. Here is our 6 a.m. routine, what I pack for him, and the one afternoon he redesigned my garden.
A Beagle with a nose that works all day, a grilled pork stall and a very sticky lead. How we survived the evening walk.
The real stars of the community.
20 pets reunited with their families so far
Found: friendly brown pup near Wong Sawang
Bangkok – Bang Sue, near Wong Sawang MRT
1 October 2026
Found: fluffy white dog near On Nut BTS
Bangkok – On Nut BTS, Sukhumvit Soi 81
1 October 2026
Lost: fluffy white dog Mochi near MRT Lat Phrao
Bangkok – Lat Phrao, near MRT Lat Phrao
30 September 2026
Found: ginger cat near the Clock Tower, Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai – near the Golden Clock Tower
30 September 2026
Real answers from owners who have been there.
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Which Thai fruits are safe for dogs? Mine begs for mango
How do you stop a dog overheating on walks in April?
Is fostering a cat a good idea if I work long hours?
Crate training: cruel or helpful? Our puppy cries all night