The image depicts a vast green field of rice, with a row of banana trees and a house in the background, set against a blue sky.
Two dogs are peacefully sleeping on a patch of dirt inside a sheltered area. One dog is brown, and the other has a black coat.
A happy brown dog lies on a concrete floor, tongue out, looking content. The background shows a fenced area and some household items, suggesting indoors.
A group of buffaloes graze peacefully in a grassy field under a clear blue sky, with trees and distant buildings lining the horizon in the background.
A light-colored dog lies on sandy ground, resting its head and looking gently toward the camera. A bamboo pole and soft shadows create a calm atmosphere.
A friendly brown and black brindle dog with expressive eyes looks up at the camera, mouth slightly open, showing happiness and curiosity, in an outdoor setting.
A group of nine people pose together outdoors, smiling and giving thumbs-ups. They appear happy and friendly, standing on a gravel path beside a fenced area.
A brown dog with expressive, soulful eyes sits calmly, ears perked up. The background is blurred, showing a human leg and some indoor objects nearby.
A determined brown dog uses a wheelchair for mobility, walking along a rural path beside green fields at sunset, displaying resilience and hope amidst nature.
A smiling man and woman crouch down, surrounded by happy brown dogs outdoors, under shade. There’s a blue and yellow shrine in the background, and sunlight shines.
A smiling man in outdoor gear sits on a stool, happily holding a playful dog. They are inside a fenced area, with dog supplies nearby.
A woman crouches beside a dog in a stroller, sharing a tender moment at sunset in a peaceful, green field, surrounded by nature’s beauty.
A smiling man with tied-back hair holds a brown dog wearing a pink outfit. The dog stretches its paw lovingly. They are outdoors on a sunny day.
The image depicts a group of dogs in an outdoor kennel, with a concrete building and a dirt yard in the background.
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Become part of our big family by taking care of our shelter dogs at a dog shelter in Uthai Thani, Thailand

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  • Description

    Description

    Ban ObOun (Sweet home) is a shelter which was found by 2 amazing women in March 2008 in the purpose of giving a safe heaven to stray dogs. Situated in Uthai Thani province (280km north of Bangkok) it offers free accommodation for volunteers travelling around Asia and seeking to experience true local life and sharing with us the shelter's daily life: waking up, feeding cleaning kennels, outdoor walking and wishing to give a big dose of cuddles to our four-legged friends.
    All dog loving and hard-working volunteers are welcome.
    Volunteers receive free accommodation and food but are responsible for other daily living expenses .

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Animal Care
  • Interests

    Interests

    Pets
    Charity work
    Animals
    Nature
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    The traveler will get to know the still authentic part of Thailand by tasting local food and interacting with people who are always grateful and enthusiastic to meet them and could start to learn Thai as well. They is also a possibility to go to teach English to local school around the shelter as we have a close relationship with the Directors.

  • Help

    Help

    Running with us the daily life of the shelter :
    we need true animal lovers and hard working volunteers wishing to devote their energy and compassion to more than 35 dogs for cleaning and helping with special needs dogs as well as walking some of our 4 paws.

  • Languages spoken

    Thai: Fluent
    English: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Private room + bathroom in a modern house + food

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Uthai Thani is very charming and authentic city in the central part of Thailand where you can enjoy Thai style living and meet with warm welcoming people always happy to see foreigners visiting their region. Famous temples, caves and national park are the main tourist attractions.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Volunteers have a big independent house for themselves where they can work

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have enough place to park any vehicles.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    We accept worker with dogs or cats.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    NongChon

Host ref number: 612568666763

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