Friends coming to town with their pitbull? Don’t panic. (read more...)

Foundation for Stray Dogs (1200/174, 02-746-6498, 02-463-9283, www.2fsd.org) and Soi Cats and Dogs (www.scadbangkok.org) both help four legged strays. They accept donations in the form of food and money. (read more...)

In the narrow soi of Phrom Phong lies Ozono, 3,200 square meters of pet-friendly urban greenery. We speak to Dhanesha Kittikanokkul, Project Consultant of Ozono. (read more...)

A Garden
64 Sukhumvit 51, 02-260-4992. Open daily 10am-2pm, 6-11pm.
Note: Dogs are allowed in the alfresco area only.

Amapola Bar and Steakhouse
72/1 Sukhumvit 51, 02-258-7077. Open daily 11:30am-2pm, 4pm-midnight. www.amapolabkk.com

Baan Klang Nam (read more...)

SCAD, which stands for Soi Cats and Dogs, is a group of volunteers who aim to help better the lives of Thailand’s strays. Though they organize adoptions for the animals, the group does not think of themselves as a shelter, but rather as a halfway house for these animals. Mark Stelzner, a SCAD volunteer, talks about his work and how much they need your help. (read more...)

If your pet could talk, it would probably not have that much to say. What’s there to complain about? They’re fed, washed, cleaned up after and are probably pretty content with their lot. (read more...)

Dear Mr. KIA: I have a four-month old Siberian Husky that I let loose from time to time and I’m afraid my dog will get lost or stolen. He’s a purebred champion puppy! I’ve read about microchips for dogs that are supposed to be an improvement on the good old method of tattooing them with a number. Should I get it done? And where?—Proud Pup Mum (read more...)

We spoke to Kittithat Weantong from the Thonglor Pet Hospital (205/5-8 Thonglor Soi 9, 02-712-6301, www.pethospital.co.th) for tips on how to keep (yes, keep!) the nasty rodents at home. (read more...)

Dear Mr. KIA: I’ve been living alone for quite some time, but recently a new member has been added into my lonely little family. I am now a single mom to a cute little baby golden retriever, Cookie Dough. Nong Dough is my pride and joy and I treat him just like I would my own human baby, that is, if I ever have one. Anyway that’s not the point. (read more...)

Dear Mr. KIA, When I bought my little dog a month ago, I was looking forward to taking him for walks in the parks of Bangkok. It will be good exercise for him as well as for me, I thought. However, I was very surprised to find out that most parks in Bangkok don’t allow pets! (read more...)