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Soi Dog Foundation

Mai Khao, Thalang, Phuket, Thailand

Animal welfare
CharityFounded 2003International reach
Profile last updated: August 14, 2026

About

Founded in 2003, Soi Dog Foundation is a charity based in Mai Khao, Thalang, Thailand working on animal welfare.

Soi Dog Foundation is a registered charity that works to improve the welfare of stray and homeless dogs and cats in Asia. Based in Phuket, Thailand, it runs rescue, medical treatment, spay/neuter and vaccination programmes, a sanctuary and hospitals, rehabilitation, adoption (locally and internationally), emergency response for animals affected by disasters, and humane education. It also campaigns against the dog and cat meat trade and for stronger animal cruelty laws, working in Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam. The foundation operates through a network of volunteers and sponsors, and has been active since 2003.

Location

Mai Khao, Thalang, Thailand

Founded

2003

Organisation type

Charity

Charity number

1176305 (UK)

Focus areas

animal welfarestray dogsstray catsrescuesanctuaryspay neuterCNVRanimal adoptiondog meat trade

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Animal welfare

Works for

Animals

How they work

Direct servicesAdvocacy & campaigningAwareness & educationEmergency responseVolunteer programmesCommunity programmes

Programmes

CNVR (Catch, Neuter, Vaccinate, Return) programme

Animal welfare · Thailand

Mass spay/neuter, vaccination and rabies control for free-roaming dogs and cats, aiming to reduce stray populations and disease.

Humane education programme

Animal welfare · Thailand

Education for schoolchildren and the public on the welfare of companion animals, delivered alongside community liaison and outreach.

International Partner Rescue Programme

Animal welfare

Works with rehoming organisations in the USA and Europe to find homes for former stray animals.

Gill Dalley Sanctuary

Animal welfare · Thailand

Sanctuary and hospital in Phuket providing medical care, rehabilitation and rehoming for sick, injured and vulnerable dogs and cats.

Countries of operation

ThailandPhilippinesVietnam

Funding & support

Funded by

Individual donationsLegaciesLotteries

Ways to support

DonateMonthly givingVolunteerSponsorshipCorporate partnershipLegacy givingFundraiseShop

Credentials & affiliations

Awards

Travellers' Choice Award 2024

TripAdvisor2024

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