HHDRC to permanently close

DawnHRD · Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 1:57 pm Post subject: HHDRC to permanently close

This post is more for information than to start a discussion.

HHDRC will be permanently closing next week. The healthy adult dogs will be released where they came from (neutered & vaccinated). The sick pups that the Tessadban dumped on us will be returned to them. Verity will take 3 dogs to her home down South and I will keep 15 or so (blind, behavioural problems, paraplegic etc) who cannot be released, as my personal pets & fund them myself.

The reason is mainly financial, but also due to no physical help, although we have had a wonderful volunteer from way back return to HH from UK and he's been a godsend in the past month or so. It is also due to stress on me personally, due to bullying and personal attacks from various corners (none from HHAD, I mean in a more professional capacity). Strangely, we have the wholehearted support of the BKK branch of WSPA and other dog orgs in Thailand, but that doesn't seem to stop the pettier members of HH society.

My personal plans are to stay in HH until the beginning of next year & then relocate with my littl'un & the dogs I'm keeping.

I would appreciate it if nasty comments could be restrained. I already know I've failed massively & feel probably the lowest I ever have in my life. No comment could make me feel any worse.

Once the dogs are gone, I will be changing my phone number & it will only be given to friends & family, rather than publicly available, like it is now. I will not be able to help any dog in any way from now on, so please don't ask me to.

If anyone did want a dog, now would definitely be the time to get one from us & I'd be eternally grateful to anyone that could give one of the dogs a home.

Thank you for the support I've/we've received in the past from the majority of members. I really do appreciate it.
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DawnHRD · Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 2:04 pm Post subject:

Sorry, forgot to mention that DogChance's neutering clinic will remain open & operational & I will continue to help with that until I move.
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miked · Specialist Joined: 18 Feb 2005 Posts: 133 Location: cha-am

(I would appreciate it if nasty comments could be restrained. I already know I've failed massively & feel probably the lowest I ever have in my life. No comment could make me feel any worse).

Failed ???? NO. fantastic job against all the odds. YES
best wishes for the future
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JW · Ace Joined: 11 Sep 2005 Posts: 1490 Location: hua hin

Dawn,

Youve took on an impossible task and to keep going as long as you have is a testament to your passion for what your doing and your personal strength. It matters nothing what others think who dont like dogs - you did what you believed in and that is all that matters. Take my hat off to you for your efforts. Christmas dinner is on me for you and Farook if you want to come. Its worth it just to have the wee fella around!!!
Keep your head held high, its been a sad week already don't let it be that way for you.

Don East Stand · Member Joined: 24 Sep 2007 Posts: 58

Hi Dawn,

So sorry to read about the impending closure of the HHDRC and although I have never met you I believe you were doing a great job there.

One of the few downsides to Hua Hin IMHO is the amount of stray dogs that go about the place and I can't see that situation improving once the HHDRC closes.

If the main reasons for closure are financial and lack of volunteers then that is very sad but pretty much unavoidable. I would not like to think that you are being driven out due to stress induced by bullying and personal attacks.

Whatever you decide to do in future I would like to wish you all the best.

JD · Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 7:10 pm Post subject: Re: HHDRC to permanently close

Big Boy · Legend Joined: 04 Nov 2005 Posts: 3439 Location: UK

Hi Dawn,

Very sorry to hear the news. John & I really enjoyed our few hours with the dogs during our last visit, and if nothing else you have certainly improved the quality of life for those dogs in your care for as long as you possibly could have. While we were there, we closely examined the condition of your dogs against that of the Tassabahn dogs. Those that you cared for were in the same condition as you'd expect from an English dog. The Tassabahn dogs were purely Thai dogs.

If it is bullying and personal attacks from various corners that has significantly contributed to your decision, then don't see it as failure - you are a victim of your own success. Bullying and personal attacks would almost certainly have emanated from jealousy over how well you were doing what you do best.

I would like to think that we will still see you when we visit next year, but if you have already moved on, can I take this opportunity to wish both you and Farook the very best in your future lives.
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gaijin · Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 8:25 pm Post subject:

Dawn,

You know the saying “It is better to have tried and failed, than to never try at all”. By trying you are a success in life, and you are respected by many. Your self appointed task was incredibly difficult.

You can walk tall and proud of your efforts, and you do not need to isolate yourself from the HH community.

As for any deadshits who spread malicious gossip ignore them. Most deadshits are too gutless to speak openly to a person who they stab behind their back. If you do per chance have deadshit who is rude to your face tell him or her to piss off. Perhaps recant the comments on a post in HHAD – that will shove it up their a###. But I doubt that will be necessary, as deadshits are usually gutless wonders. It is a fact of life that any community contains a percentage of deadshits, as it does a percentage of left handed persons or whatever.

You have a home in HH, and in HHAD members you have a fan club. Be strong.

DawnHRD · Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 8:31 pm Post subject:

Thank you everyone. I'm crying again. What with one thing & another, I seem to have been crying most of the week. Not as tough as I make out, am I? I appreciate all of your kindness more than you can know. And, yes, JW, we'd love to spend Christmas with you again. Smile

Thanks again, all. It doesn't make me feel any better about what I have to do, but I know I have friends & that's a nice feeling.
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john bell · Amateur Joined: 01 Aug 2007 Posts: 40

dawn, good luck in ure future endevours,ive never had the pleasure to meet u but u do seem to be a remarkable and caring person and while i have no idea of the things that were causing u the stress i do believe that the good that people such as yourself were doing exists long after we are gone. i happen to be a dog lover and while ive been in hua hin a few times and not visited your centre if i can assist you in any way even if only financial please let me know.if this offer is to late to assist u my wife &i plan to spend a month there next year at the hilton &would love to have dinner with u & spend some time with one of the good people in the world who actually make a difference

migrant · Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 9:19 pm Post subject:

Hi Dawn,

I'm among those that never met you, only through your posts (my loss).

As has been said above, but never enough, you didn't fail. To fail their has to be a chance for success, and from all I've seen, and read, the odds were too stacked against you. It's amazing what you did with what little you had!!

I hope even with your move you stay active on the board, your posts are always enjoyable.

Good luck and be proud of what you did manage to do.

pfotoguy369 · Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 9:46 pm Post subject: no fail

Dawn, the only failure would have been not to try.

Thanks for trying
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Randy Cornhole · Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 9:53 pm Post subject:

K2OWN · Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 10:20 pm Post subject: hhdrc to close permanently

Oh Dawn
I am so sad to read what has happened. Like many others I have never
met you but admire you from afar for all that you have achieved. Please don't be too down on youself as you did a marvelous job and no one can take that away from you.
Enjoy all the time that you will now have with the Wee Fella and Good Luck to you both with whatever you decide to do... xx.