Last November, 2011, a small KARA team flew to Thailand to help animal flood victims. The team joined a local group called Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT).

At the same time, our Seoul office started fundraising for the animals. With our supporters' help, we raised just under 5,000,000 won.

When KARA arrived to help, there were many new born pups, as you can see above. Most mothers displayed malnutrition. Some dogs were nervous and wary, perhaps due to the sudden upheaval in their lives.

During our visit, we participated in animal identification and name tagging to ensure the dogs returned to their human families. When WFFT rescued animals, details were recorded about which village they came from.

WFFT rescued approximately 2800 dogs and cats in total and have been keeping them at temporary shelters.

Since the floods subsided, efforts have been underway to move some animals back to where they were from.

This dog, Yodah, had a serious skin problem when he first arrived at the shelter. But with medical treatment, the skin condition significantly improved. His family was also found and he returned home a couple of weeks ago.

Reunions with families. A local TV crew was at the reunions to film the happy endings.

WFFT manager, Edwin, expressed thanks to KARA and our supporters. He said that KARA was a good example of a small group participating in international animal aid work, when large international groups were reluctant to help.

KARA's donation funds were sent to the WFFT in December, 2011. They will be used for spay surgeries on the remaining 100 dogs, food for 320 dogs who will be two more weeks at the shelter, and for future trips to different villages.

Thanks for all the support and contributions to help the Thai animal flood victims.