Stories

Rescues, road trips, first days home and everyday chaos — real stories from pet owners in Thailand.

Cha Yen and the Backpack: Learning to Carry a Cat Home to Family

An orange tabby who demands breakfast with a paw to my face, a hot bus ride from Korat and the lesson I learned about carrier training the hard way.

NKNatthapong·2 weeks ago74

Moustache

Moustache and the New Baby: A Maine Coon Becomes a Big Brother

Our huge, gentle Maine Coon had ruled our Thonglor apartment for four years. Then a crib arrived. This is how we introduced a cat to a newborn.

CLCamille·3 weeks ago70

Namkhaeng

When Namkhaeng Swallowed a Hair Tie

My odd-eyed Khao Manee has a thing for hair ties. One ordinary evening it turned into a very long night at the vet, with a happy ending.

OSOrawan·1 month ago88

Tangyuan

Tangyuan Meets a Kitten: A Ragdoll Becomes a Big Sister

Our cream Ragdoll was a quiet only-cat in Huai Khwang. Then I brought home a tiny stray kitten. It took three weeks and many glass marbles.

LNLi·1 month ago84

Kinako

Moving to Bangkok with Kinako: A Scottish Fold's Long Flight

Eleven months of paperwork, one night flight and a chocolate-brown cat who forgave me in Thonglor. A Japanese expat's guide to bringing a cat to Thailand.

HSHaruka·2 months ago115