Soi Dog International Foundation

Why Soi Dog International Foundation needs a strong network to improve operations and reach more animals

Soi Dog International Foundation’s mission is to improve the welfare of dogs and cats in Asia. This results in better lives for both the animal and human communities, helping to create a society without homeless animals and ultimately, to end animal cruelty. The charity needed a strong, stable network to provide connectivity for 12 shelter vets to upload and manage the data of up to 180 animals treated daily.

Soi Dog International Foundation is the largest animal welfare organization in Asia. It specializes in the treatment, rehabilitation and rehoming of street dogs and cats in Asia, and is a registered charity in Thailand, the US, Australia, the UK, France, Canada and Holland. The charity helps homeless, neglected and abused dogs and cats of Thailand, and working to end the dog meat trade throughout Asia.

The charity’s existing network mostly consisted of SOHO wireless routers and switches, built up over time and managed by volunteer staff. Expansion of the facility in Phuket, coupled with organizational growth of around 200 permanent and volunteer staff meant the infrastructure was under increasing capacity, coverage and management pressure.

The charity required a stable wireless network, enabling vets to access a cloud-based animal record software platform containing important data on the animals they treat daily. Limited wireless coverage and access to terminals in the hospital was a major issue.

What a future-proof network means for the welfare of animals

A reliable network connection ensures data integrity and an accurate record of medical treatments. Vets can upload important data on animals’ treatment plans from any mobile device, anywhere on the property.

Soi Dog is now equipped with secure, pervasive, wireless access across the six-acre property. Visibility across the network simplifies management and troubleshooting for the small IT team on site. The network is always available, which means vets can access animal records more easily and treat them more effectively.

The charity runs social media marketing campaigns to promote awareness of their cause and adoption program. Pictures of dogs up for adoption are posted on Facebook, where Soi Dog communicates with potential adopters from Europe and North America.

The fundraising team is now able to work more efficiently with a stable internet connection. Fundraising documents are created and sent to potential donors without any delays in communication.

Soi Dog has also bought the adjacent land to their existing property and plans to build an office building and education center in the near future. They are also extending the cat hospital. The network is geared for future growth and can easily be expanded.