Forest
Forest escaped from a trap in a nearby forest and sought help from villagers in Kampot. Fortunately, a family provided him with food and shelter, but they couldn’t offer medical attention. His story was later shared on social media, where I discovered him.
By the time I brought him to PPAWS Veterinary Clinic in Kampot, he was infested with maggots, necessitating an immediate and successful leg amputation. My friends Rachaell Johnson and Jimmy took Forest in, providing love and care during his recovery.
He healed well and eventually found a loving home on the island.
Blue
Blue was found tied to an umbrella stand at a pet shop by a concerned lady. For four years, he had been used for breeding and was in terrible condition, covered with skin infections and severely malnourished. Unfortunately, because Blue belonged to a pet shop, we had no choice but to purchase him in order to save him. Blue was immediately rushed to Japan Animal Hospital, where he received all the necessary care.
Later, Blue was given to us for proper care until he got vaccinated and desexed. He is now ruling his kingdom and doesn’t have a care in the world.
Spud
Our lifelong dream was to rescue a black pit bull terrier, but we never imagined that dream would come true. Then one day, we came across a social media post about a dog named Spud in Siem Reap who urgently needed help. The moment we saw his picture, we felt an instant connection and knew we had to do something. We reached out to everyone involved, determined to find him a safe and loving home.
Spud was staying with a tour guide in Siem Reap who had kindly taken him in. However, he couldn’t provide the medical care Spud needed. Unfortunately, Spud had a history of attacking other dogs, so he was forced to wear a muzzle all the time. Despite this, we felt a deep sense of responsibility to give him the care and love he deserved.
Tuna
We met Tuna at a car garage while getting a tire changed. She was covered in ticks and fleas, a clear sign of neglect. Sadly, she had been used for breeding, her only purpose being to produce puppies for profit. As we weren’t her owners, there was little we could do besides visiting her and urging the owner to get her veterinary care. However, the owner wasn’t the kind of person who would spend money on his animals; he was only interested in what he could get from them.
The day Tuna delivered her puppies, we found her in distress as one by one, her babies were dying. The dead ones were simply piled up, with no one caring for her or her situation. Tuna was confused and scared, and it was then that we promised her we would help.
Not long after, the owner called us for help, as all of her puppies had died. We rushed Tuna to the veterinary clinic for emergency care. The vet gave her a 50/50 chance of survival if we proceeded with an emergency operation. We decided to take that chance, but the owner demanded that we pay for the surgery and compensate him for “ruining his property” since she could no longer produce puppies.
We found ourselves in a difficult situation, having just saved a dog’s life from the hands of an unkind man. He demanded $1,500 for what he called his “property.” We fought for Tuna, and for $700, she became our dog.
Without further problems, Tuna continued receiving the medical attention she needed until she fully recovered. She quickly became part of our pack, and today, she’s the happiest dog ever.
Bella
Bella was spotted in the middle of the street in Phnom Penh. We knew we had to act quickly, so we reached out to a fellow rescuer, Thoutheara Soun, for help in bringing her to safety. Theara was incredibly kind and helpful, assisting us in getting Bella to the vet for the care she desperately needed. From that point on, it was our responsibility to look after her during her recovery.
