A Thai woman today, April 23, reunited with her pet dog after a dispute with a caretaker who allegedly refused to return the animal and demanded 100,000 baht.
The 35 year old woman, Pare, sought help from a social media influencer and posted her case on TikTok, explaining that she wanted her white Pomeranian, Kati, returned. The dog had been in another person’s care while she received medical treatment for stroke.
The case garnered the attention of netizens, especially dog lovers, leading Pare and her sister Phet to attend an interview with the Hone Krasae news programme on Channel 3 to reveal further details of the case to the public.
Pare said she had raised Kati for 10 years and took sole ownership after separating from her ex-boyfriend. She later suffered a stroke and was admitted to hospital, leaving her sister, Phet, to care for the dog.
Phet later suffered a stroke, prompting Pare to seek help from a woman named Nicky, whom she had met online while asking for assistance for Kati’s illness. Pare said Nicky had supported her financially with more than 500,000 baht for the dog’s care and had never asked for repayment.
Nicky agreed to help care for the dog but said she could not manage alone due to having several other dogs. She arranged for her adoptive son, Team, to take responsibility for Kati. Pare agreed, and Team collected the dog from her home.
After recovering, Pare and Phet contacted Team to retrieve Kati. However, they alleged that Team refused to return the dog and requested 100,000 baht as compensation for care.
Pare said there had been no prior agreement regarding payment and initially refused. She later offered to pay in instalments, but the proposal was rejected, leading to a dispute and a police complaint.
Despite the complaint, Team reportedly continued to withhold the dog and did not respond to calls or messages. This prompted Pare to seek further assistance through social media.
During an appearance on the news programme, Nicky said her son could provide better care due to his financial situation. She said he was concerned Pare might not be able to cover ongoing medical and care costs for the dog.
The case drew mixed reactions online. Some supported Pare, saying she should have her pet returned, while others agreed with Nicky’s view regarding the dog’s welfare.
Programme host Kanchai Kamnerdploy then offered Pare a 100,000 baht loan during the broadcast, stating he would not require repayment if she could demonstrate proper care for the dog.
With the financial support, Pare was reunited with Kati today. The dog was brought to Min Buri Police Station by Team’s lawyer, and Pare transferred the agreed amount to secure its return. Both parties have reportedly withdrawn legal action following the resolution.
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