Meet our team
Management Team
Verity
Co-Owner
I started rescuing dogs in Thailand 22 years ago when I volunteered with Hua Hin Dog Rescue where I was the adoptions manager. After the name change to Headrock Dogs Rescue and our move to to Bang Saphan in 2009, My husband, Thep and I took over. During the 17 years management I have helped Headrock Dogs Rescue to become recognised as a caring, efficient and responsive small operation.
Derek
Head of Headrock Dogs, UK
Derek began volunteering back in 2002 at Hua Hin Dog Rescue where he met Verity. For the next 5 years he travelled between the UK and Thailand several times providing support from the UK and volunteering whilst in Thailand. After the name change to Headrock Dogs Rescue in 2008 when Verity and Thep took over, Derek became our technical support and was a key figure in establishing HRD as a UK charity in 2016 and continues to support our growth.
Thep
Co-Owner
Thep has been involved in the dog rescue environment for the past 22 years providing support to Hua Hin Dog Rescue before taking over Headrock Dogs Rescue with me. During the past 17 years Thep has been successful in finding fantastic homes locally for over 600 dogs and puppies. Thep manages our popular free community neutering progranHe has also successfully rescued many timid puppies and dogs with his patient and caring style.
Outreach Team
Free Community Neutering Program
Lin
Outreach Vet Assistant
In 2019, Lin became a vital part of our team as an Outreach Vet Assistant, following rigorous training. She plays a key role in our mission, traveling with our vet to provide sterilization services and coordinating monthly appointments for our free neutering program.
Vet Guy
Local Vet
Vet Guy operates a bustling local veterinary clinic, dedicating a significant portion of his time and expertise to the welfare of animals in the community. He generously offers his services to sterilize dogs and cats through our free community neutering program. Vet Guy’s selfless contributions exemplify his passion for the lives of pets and their owners in community.
Outreach Vet Dee
Mobile Vet
Vet Dee was the Assistant Head of the Local Government Livestock Department before his retirement. Since 2019, he has played a vital role in our free community neutering program, successfully sterilizing over 70 dogs and cats each month. His commitment extends across the vast areas of Bang Saphan, where he responds to requests from underprivileged pet owners in need of his essential sterilization services. Vet Dee’s unwavering dedication to animal welfare truly makes a difference in our community.
Healing Centre Team
Bang
Full Time Staff
Bang joined us in 2020 after working in a local hotel. She's a great animal lover and was recommended by the Head of our Healing Centre Team. Bang is now Head of that team and does an incredible job caring for our 70 dogs and puppies. She has a wonderful connection with all the animals she meets. She plays a crucial role in administering medication and providing therapeutic massages ensuring the well-being of each dog in our care. We are grateful for her hard work and commitment to our mission.
Ohn
Full Time Staff
Ohn joined us in 2023 but we have known her for many years as a great animal lover. She and Bang work as a close knit team and help each other with all the tasks needed to give our dogs the best care available.She loves every dog passionately and becomes quite upset if they get injured or become ill.We appreciate her unwavering support in enhancing the quality of life for our furry friends.
Piak
Full Time Staff
Piak is an integral member of our team, and has been with us since 2014.His dedication is evident in his willingness to assist with various tasks, whether it's feeding the dogs, administering medication, or tackling maintenance projects. He also undertook the entire building project with assistance from a number of colleauges at our healing centre
Our Volunteer Team
Franz
Regular Volunteer
Franz started helping us in November 2016 and hasn’t stopped since, volunteering 4 days a week! His wonderful caring nature makes him a favourite with all our dogs. There’s a sea of wagging tails when he and his wife Franziska arrive in the morning and commences to say hello to each and every dog.
Franziska
Regular Volunteer
Franziska is Franz's wife and started volunteering with us in September 2017. It took a year for Franz to persuade her to come as she was nervous around so many dogs! She reluctantly tried volunteering for one day a week but in no time she fell in love with the dogs and one turned into two, three and now volunteers 4 days a week with Franz! She has a wonderful way with the timid dogs and is a great asset to our centre.