Koh Koh Pups

Koh Koh Pups is a non-profit dog rescue and shelter located on the island of Koh Tao, Thailand, founded in 2019 by Lara Dakers. Operating entirely on volunteer power, community support, and donations, the organization is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, training, and rehoming unwanted, neglected, injured, and stray dogs of all breeds and ages. The shelter provides daily care, veterinary medical treatments, vaccinations, parasite prevention, and vital sterilization programs in collaboration with local veterinary resources like the Koh Tao Animal Clinic. Beyond physical rehabilitation, the facility focuses heavily on animal socialization, confidence building, and enrichment through daily interaction, walks, and outings to help dogs transition successfully into permanent homes. Koh Koh Pups facilitates responsible adoption programs both locally within Thailand and internationally to countries such as the UK, Canada, Europe, and the United States. Visitors and travelers to Koh Tao can participate in scheduled visitor sessions to walk, socialize, and support the dogs, contributing directly to the welfare of the island's stray animal population.

Koh Koh Pups is a non-profit organization operating completely on a volunteer basis and does not take money for personal profit. There is no admission fee to visit or volunteer, though visitor slots require advance booking. The organization relies entirely on public donations, sponsorships, and fundraising support to cover food, medical care, and shelter operations. Adoption fees may apply to cover formal veterinary checks, vaccinations, and international or domestic transport logistics.

Koh Koh Pups is situated in the hilly interior terrain of Koh Tao, Surat Thani province. The shelter is nestled away from the main bustling commercial beaches, surrounded by tropical island vegetation, natural hillsides, and quiet local tracks characteristic of Koh Tao's elevated inland areas.

Koh Koh Pups is located on the island of Koh Tao outside the Bangkok metropolitan region. Visitors typically reach Koh Tao via ferry catamarans from neighboring islands like Koh Samui or Koh Phangan, or from the mainland ports of Chumphon or Surat Thani. Once on the island, travel to the shelter in the hills is arranged via local road transport.