Don't Get Bit...

The way you should approach a Bali dog is completely different than what we are used to. These dogs are on the borderline of wild and domesticated. Some look at you through the cages with those sad eyes and wag their tail...others glare at you...warning you...however, in both situations, they are just afraid.

One of the vets trying to get this dog to lean on the fencing using a towel for protection in order to get his rabies vaccine. This took a bit of time and patience to achieve. But whatever it takes to get him rabies vaxed. You must be brave and have a strong heart...

We've realized today that treating these dogs is one of the biggest challenges. Trying to gain their trust...a leash is totally foreign to them...so having something around their neck makes them bitter. Restraint makes them more wild. No matter what, we have to do what we can to get them vaccinated for rabies,  treat their wounds, or rehabiliate them...so that they can go back to their open domain...it's their only chance...even if it's painful for US to see...and even if it makes them more fearful of humans...