Ayutthaya: A compassionate couple from Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province has opened their home to 'Jao George,' an American Bully dog involved in a tragic incident in Nonthaburi Province. The dog had reportedly bitten and gnawed on the body of a deceased monk who had succumbed to a chronic illness.
According to Thai News Agency, 46-year-old Phra Bannadit, the secretary of the abbot of a temple in Tambon Sai Ma, Amphoe Mueang, was found dead in his hut on January 21. Examinations revealed a missing wrist and bite marks on his head. Initial investigations indicated that Phra Bannadit suffered from high blood pressure and diabetes, and the head wounds were believed to have been caused by George, the American Bully dog. The dog, approximately one year old, was likely seeking food after the monk's death and had been left unfed. Investigators found no signs of struggle in the monk's hut and estimated he had been dead for over three days. Relatives of the monk are convinced that his death was due to illness, not the dog's actions.
A news team visited the temple and met the couple who had reached out to the Nonthaburi News Page to adopt George. The couple, who already care for three dogs of the same breed, drove from Ayutthaya to bring George into their care. They noted George's depressed demeanor and believed he was mourning his owner. They plan to help George adjust to his new life and provide updates on the Nonthaburi News Page to reassure concerned individuals.
The headman of Tambon Sai Ma expressed relief and gratitude that George has found a new home with the couple, who have experience raising American Bully dogs. He thanked the couple and the media for their role in finding George a new family and advised the new owners to care for him well, as the monk did. He assured that George would be well looked after in his new environment.