Mickey the Bamboo Rat
Did you know that rat meat costs four times more than chicken or pork and twice that of beef in China? We rescued this elderly bamboo rat who had severe malocclusion and set up a trail camera to make sure he was recovering well after treatment. We were pleasantly surprised…
2 Pig Tailed Macaques Rescued
WFFT rescued 2 northern pig tailed macaques from a resort and horse riding school in Pattaya. They were originally kept as pets to ward off other macaques, but when they started lunging at passing horses, they were moved into small cages. When ownership of the resort changed hands, their care…
It’s Raining Owls!
There have been many wildfires during this dry season in Thailand. These fires have been pushing wildlife out of their habitats and into human areas. This week we took in several rescues consisting of spotted, barn, and collared scops owls. These owls range in age from just days old…
World Wildlife Day
Today is World Wildlife Day! In WFFT’s 18 year history, we have rescued, rehabilitated, and released thousands of wild animals. We only have one planet to share with all forms of life, so we must continue fighting to protect them and their habitats! #worldwildlifeday
WFFT Highlights – February 2019
-We had many releases this month! Kicking things off were 3 wild male macaques who were raiding homes. They were relocated to a safe protected area. -We have had numerous wildfires near us lately which may have contributed to why this rat snake waltzed right into our hospital. It was…
Magic Mike
We've named our latest rescue Mike in honor of WFFT sponsor Mike Beets. At just 4 days old, Mike is one of our youngest orphaned macaques, ever! His mother died during childbirth and he was found riddled with fleas in someone’s back garden. They gave him some goat milk which…
Nong’s Rescue Mission Goes Sideways
We recently rescued the thickest langur we have ever seen. She was coddled as a house pet and raised on human food. Langurs are supposed to have a leafy diet, but if her owners ate crispy pork, so did she! She had a dog as a friend and some peculiar…
World Pangolin Day
Today is World Pangolin Day. Did you know that a pangolin is snatched from the wilderness every 5 minutes? The trafficking of pangolins has an interesting relationship with that of ivory. Take a look to learn more. https://youtu.be/bAEhFvdOuB8
An Interspecies Valentine
A few weeks ago, a local man brought a paralyzed puppy to WFFT, never to return. We have been rehabilitating Charcoal ever since. Another WFFT dog, Effie, was herself immobilized for some time after a car accident several years ago. She has since been keen on befriending hospital patients who…
