Michael J. Baines is the President and Co-Founder of The Man That Rescues Dogs. A Swedish entrepreneur, he moved to Thailand in 2002 and opened a restaurant in Bangsaen, Chonburi. One day, a sick dog appeared at the backdoor of his restaurant—an encounter that changed everything. Determined to help, he began feeding, treating, and transporting injured dogs to the local veterinary clinic after work. In his free time, he dedicated himself to rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming efforts, laying the foundation for what would become a life-changing mission.