Soi Dog Foundation’s Gill Dalley Sanctuary in Phuket houses dedicated dog and cat hospitals that treat injured and sick strays every day. The dog hospital is described as the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia for stray dog treatment. Together, the facilities form the clinical hub for rescue, treatment, and recovery.
What changed in 2024–2025
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The foundation reports treating over 22,000 animals in 2024, reflecting year-on-year growth in lifesaving care. On a typical month, the hospitals handle more than 400 new admissions, showing sustained demand for surgery, wound care, and infectious disease management. These indicators set the tone for an even busier 2025.
Hours, access, and how to see the work
Hospital hours run 8:00 am to 11:00 pm, seven days a week, supporting emergencies and round-the-clock recoveries. Visitors are welcome at the sanctuary Monday to Friday, with free guided tours that do not require advance booking. Tours usually begin at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm in English and Thai.
Inside the treatment flow
Patients move from triage to imaging and surgery under one roof, then to isolation or step-down recovery as needed. The team emphasizes pain control, tailored protocols, and steady follow-ups until animals are stable for foster or adoption. Capacity and design reflect years of investment in a stray-focused medical model.
Tripod patients are a core success story
Recent Soi Dog Scoops episodes spotlight resilient “tripod” dogs and cats that adapt quickly after amputation with the right rehab. Staff normalize mobility aids, pacing, and enrichment so three-legged animals rebuild confidence. These stories mirror daily hospital outcomes that turn trauma into adoptable futures.
| Unit or Service | What it does | Current note |
| Dog Hospital | Surgery, imaging, ICU, isolation | Largest of its kind in Southeast Asia for stray dogs |
| Cat Hospital | Dedicated feline wards and treatment | Quiet, species-appropriate recovery spaces |
| Admissions | Intake, triage, stabilization | 400+ new admissions monthly |
| Operating Hours | 8:00 am to 11:00 pm daily | Supports evening recoveries and urgent care |
| Visitor Tours | Guided weekday tours | Start at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm |
Prevention that lightens hospital caseloads
Soi Dog’s nationwide CNVR program reduces births and disease in street populations, which in turn eases pressure on clinical wards. The organization describes CNVR as the largest effort of its kind, with operations across Thailand. Lower stray births and rising vaccination coverage help prevent the worst emergencies before they reach the campus.
Record spay-neuter momentum strengthened clinical work
In early 2024 the team set a monthly CNVR record, reflecting expanded mobile capacity and partner support. That pace helps stabilize communities and cuts future trauma admissions to the hospitals. Integration between field prevention and in-house medicine is a defining feature of Soi Dog’s model.
Community vaccination drives protect the region
Beyond hospital walls, Soi Dog staff vaccinate high-risk populations, including dogs at the local government pound. One 2024 effort delivered hundreds of core vaccines in a single day to reduce rabies and other deadly diseases. These actions limit outbreaks and protect hospital patients during recovery.
Outcomes, adoptions, and what supporters make possible
Hospital discharges often lead to local foster, international adoption, or lifelong sponsorship for special-care cases. Donations fund surgeries, medicines, and skilled staff whose work is visible on daily tours and in monthly updates. Volunteers and visitors become advocates who sustain the clinical pipeline.
Planning your visit
If you are in Phuket, you can see the hospitals in action on a weekday tour and meet adoptable residents. Information is available in English and Thai, and the on-site team guides safe, welfare-first interactions. Many guests leave with a plan to donate, sponsor, or adopt.
FAQs
Is Soi Dog’s dog hospital really the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia?
Yes, Soi Dog describes its stray-focused dog hospital in Phuket as the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia. It sits alongside a dedicated cat hospital at the same sanctuary campus.
What were the hospital’s treatment numbers last year?
Soi Dog reports treating over 22,000 animals in 2024 through its hospitals and clinical programs. Those numbers continued an upward trend from previous years.
When can I visit and are tours required to be booked?
Visitors are welcome Monday to Friday during posted hours, and guided tours are free with no advance booking needed. Tours generally start at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm.
How does the hospital help tripod animals recover?
Amputation is chosen to end pain and save life, then patients receive pain relief, physiotherapy, and enrichment. Many adapt quickly and go on to thrive in foster or adoptive homes.
