To Protect Stray Dogs From Heat And Rain, Thailand Is Recycling Used Billboards Into Shelters
These billboards are turned into shelters that provide animals with a safe, hygienic, and dry place to sleep. It also allows food to be placed in the shelter without direct contact with the ground.
The Thai community group Stand for Strays came up with a brilliant idea to protect its stray dogs from excessive heat and rain. The team created a Homeless Allot Model, a functional shelter for stray dogs made out of recycled billboards.
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The idea was the brainchild of Ajarn Yossaphon Chanthongjeen, who came up with the idea for the shelters while studying for his doctorate program.
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He wanted to make a difference in the way animals were seen, and the first place he looked was on the streets. To make strays feel safe and avoid bad weather, he created a structure that was easy to assemble, and its utility wasn't restricted to only one city.
The repurposed billboard is used as an easily deployable structure and can be set anywhere within Thailand.
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The discarded billboards have been repurposed into functional shelters to make Thailand a more dog-friendly environment.
According to a survey by the Thai Department of Livestock Development in 2016, 750,000 out of 6.7 million dogs in Thailand are strays. The number continues to multiply.
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With the booming number of strays, this step is significant to protect our furry friends.
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According to a social media post made by the group:
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"We seek to improve stray dogs' welfare. We improve all our lives when we make theirs better. Many people are affected when dogs get abandoned, and these shelters will improve communication between neighbors while attempting to solve the problem. We can solve it together. Join the dog program and stay aware of animals and how they live. Be the one who helped. Let's join together in community spirit and a home for the homeless,"
How do the billboard shelters function?
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The billboard panel is placed flat against a wall, fixed with hinges at its top. The shelter can be opened at the bottom to create a tent-like canopy for any dog in need.
A small platform has been installed on the back of the panel, keeping the dog above ground level.
The panels are built in a way that can be easily unfolded by passers after they notice a stray dog wandering in the area. The structure has been focused on keeping in mind the idea of the three Rs: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.
These billboards are turned into shelters that provide animals with a safe, hygienic, and dry place to sleep. It also allows food to be placed in the shelter without direct contact with the ground.
Without using any resources that could harm the environment, this idea of recycling and reusing material is a step worth taking inspiring.
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