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# Tahiti/Moorea stray dogs Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Tahiti & French Polynesia
siriydstie 20:09 UTC 26 Oct 2012 | I have heard that there are a lot of stray dogs in Tahiti and rest of Polynesian islands. Am going there this winter. Does anybody know of AR organizations and/or shelters on Tahiti and Moorea where I could offer my help? Mainly dollars by spreading the word about them in AR communities in the North. I don't mind am used to hands on work but will only be there for appr 10 days so might not be of much use.... Veryveryvery grateful for any kind of info on this Thanx :) |
taranaki_chick 01:26 UTC 30 Oct 2012 | I do not remember seeing stray dogs in French Polynesia. There are certainly dogs around, especially in closed garden yards. They are much more defensive of their home areas at night which you need to be aware of while out walking at night. I do not know of any animal societies in the islands although I expect there is a govt. run veterinary service or something. Dogs in Polynesia are more for security around the home than "mans best friend" and are not fussed over. In the old days the extra dogs would have been eaten and still are in some parts of Polynesia. | 1
namavareza 18:59 UTC 05 Oct 2013 | I have been attacked by dogs in Fr. Polynesia several times. | 2