When I launched this website, I promised myself it would only be positive stories about dogs. It’s easy to find the negative ones, as they populate the Internet and the airwaves much more often. As with stories in our human existence, the good ones are often buried because they are not sensationalistic enough. I was dedicated to bringing a smile to the faces of all who came to this place.
This story is difficult to write, and it does sadly come with a terrible downside. However, it needs to be told, over and over again. It needs your attention and that of every caring person in the world. While it begins on dark notes, it reaches a conclusion that there is good in the world, and only we can help make it happen.
I met Michael Chour thru a story on the Internet, then later interviewed him for a podcast focusing on his work at “The Sound of Animals”. Michael has surrendered his entire life to the effort of saving dogs from the Southeastern Asia dog meat trade. Every day, every single day, he rises and with the help of his wife, local people, and those from other countries who fly to his farm and volunteer their time, Michael saves another life.
Michael Chour is a hero. Plain and simple. Trust me, I’ve been around thousands of people who call themselves heroes or who are both rightfully and erroneously called such. They pale in comparison to what he does every single day.
So let me ask everyone who reads this to do three things, three positive things.
If you can, then please donate. A few dollars, whatever you can. The charity is 100% funded by donors, and they almost daily live on the edge. They, he, cannot move forward without your help.
I’m proud to know Michael Chour. We likely will never meet in person, but the man makes me proud to be a human being who cares about animals, about dogs, every single day.
He is the best of us, and deserves our help and attention.
Because every day, he is seeking to bring smile to the faces of those who have known only pain, and he does so without a selfless bone in his body.
Thank you, Michael. Thank you for bringing light to a very dark place.
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You are so right Ed, in what you have written. He makes me proud to be part of the human race, and know that there are people like Michael and you, that gives there time to help animals in need
Michael you are a hero in my eyes. You are a wonderful caring compassionate person, i only wish we had more like you in this world. I would give anything to join you and help in any way I can. But i thank you from the bottom of my heart for the good you do. And you are really doing the best job ever. Helping the voiceless loving beautiful animals of this world. You are remarkable, and i keep doing the marvellous care you give from your heart. Thank you
Love his work and passion for all animals. Dont know him but we love him and what he stands for. He definitely has a heart of gold! 🧡
Michael helps a dog shine like a bright star no matter how badly hurt these precious lives are in Thailand. Thank you Michael for everything you do for these beautiful babies to have a future
I have worked everyday with Michael Chour for about 2 years now and am Glad to call Him a Friend as well as The most human person on the planet. I have adopted one of his dogs saved from the Dog Meat Trade In Cambodia and have a sponsor dog I help support in Thailand. I have been involved in the Evil Dog and Cat Meat Trade for 7 years and have never found a more Real Deal….Thank You Michael and Tanyana
Thank you for all that you do, dear Michael Chour, for the sweet helpless innocent dogs. You are an inspiration 🙏❤️🙏