Adopt a pet in Pattaya
Hope for Strays
Hope for Strays is a non-profit dog rescue shelter in East Pattaya, home to several hundred dogs at any time.
Last updated 30 May 2026
PattayaPets lists this organisation as a public-interest service. We are not affiliated with it and take no payment from it. Locations, hours and the animals in care change — please confirm current details directly with the organisation.
What it does
Hope for Strays Foundation is a Pattaya-based non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of stray dogs in East Pattaya — primarily the Nongprue, Nongpralai and Pong areas. It runs a shelter caring for a large number of dogs — reported as well over a hundred — and works on vaccination, sterilisation, medical treatment and street feeding alongside rehoming. Visits and volunteering are welcome; contact the foundation first to arrange a time. The shelter relies on donations for food, medicine and sterilisation programmes — typical of Pattaya’s independent rescues.
Adopting from Hope for Strays
Healthy, vaccinated and sterilised dogs are available for adoption. As with any reputable rescue, expect a conversation about your home and lifestyle so the right dog is matched to the right family. If you are not ready to adopt permanently, fostering frees kennel space here.
If you cannot adopt, fostering, volunteering and donating all make a real difference — shelters run on exactly that support.
Visiting, fostering and volunteering
Most Pattaya rescues are small teams on tight budgets, not tourist attractions. Message or email before you visit, wear closed shoes, and expect noise, strong smells and animals in various states of health. Children can visit when the organisation agrees, but supervise closely — frightened rescue dogs may not behave like pets at home.
Volunteering often means cleaning, feeding, walking sociable dogs or helping with laundry — not only cuddling puppies. Donations of cash, food and medicine are usually welcome; ask what they need this week rather than assuming.
After you adopt in Pattaya
After adoption, schedule a vet check within the first week even if the rescue has vaccinated and sterilised the animal. Register and microchip as soon as practical, read dog registration in Thailand for dogs, and confirm your condo or landlord allows pets — see pet-friendly housing. Routine care: cat vaccinations, dog vaccinations, and spaying & neutering if not already done. Flying abroad later? Start the export process months ahead — the rabies titer test cannot be rushed.
Get in touch
Location: 43/5 Moo 3, Chaiyapornwithi Road (Hwy 3240) Soi 33, East Pattaya (Nongprue), Chon Buri 20150
Official website · Facebook for current contact details, visiting arrangements and the animals looking for homes.
Frequently asked
Are pets from Hope for Strays vaccinated and sterilised?
Reputable rescues rehome animals vaccinated and sterilised, and are open about each animal's health. Confirm the specifics for any animal directly with the organisation before you commit.
Does Hope for Strays charge an adoption fee?
Many rescues ask for a donation or adoption fee to cover vaccinations, sterilisation and food. Amounts vary — ask directly. A fee is normal; unusually high pressure for cash without paperwork is a red flag.
I am leaving Thailand — can I adopt and take the pet with me?
Often yes. Many rescues support adopters in relocating an animal abroad. Plan early and read our guide to the export process — the rabies titer test in particular needs lead time.
How do I visit or volunteer?
Contact the organisation directly via its website or Facebook page to ask about visiting hours, volunteering and fostering. PattayaPets does not coordinate visits — always arrange ahead.
Can I foster before adopting from Hope for Strays?
Many rescues welcome fosters — it frees kennel space and lets you learn the animal's temperament. See our fostering guide and ask the organisation what they need.
What should I ask before adopting a rescue pet?
Ask about vaccinations, sterilisation, behavioural history, any medical needs, bite history, and what support the rescue offers after adoption. See our adopt a pet in Pattaya hub for the wider picture.
Can foreigners adopt in Thailand?
Yes — rescues regularly place animals with expat and tourist adopters. You need a stable home, commitment to vaccinations and registration, and realistic plans if you may leave Thailand later.
What if my condo does not allow pets?
Do not adopt until housing is sorted — returning an animal is traumatic for everyone. Read pet-friendly housing and get written permission from your landlord or juristic person where possible.
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