72 Animals Neutered for Free at the PAWS Annual Spay Day
The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) opened the gates of the PAWS Animal Rehabilitation Center (PARC) last February 24 to indigent pet owners for Free Spay-Neuter Day 2012. A total of 82 cats and dogs were registered by families concerned about their companion animals’ health and welfare. Each animal was carefully tagged and, with their […]
Labrador-shooting man found guilty, ordered to pay fine, damages
Lira Dalangin-Fernandez, InterAksyon.comReposted from http://www.interaksyon.com/article/22788/labrador-shooting-man-found-guilty-ordered-to-pay-fine-damages MANILA, Philippines — (January 24, 2012) A local court has found a man guilty of shooting a labrador in 2009, a case hailed by animal welfare activists as a victory to their cause. Carlos Gozum, 55, was found guilty of violation of Section 6 or Republic Act 84 or Animal […]
So the dogs never have to fight again
Alya Honasan (Philippine Daily Inquirer) “As long as people will shed the blood of innocent creatures, there can be no peace, no liberty, no harmony between people. Slaughter and justice cannot dwell together.” —Isaac Bashevis Singer If you’re an animal lover and you like happy endings, this story isn’t for you. At least not quite […]
Court convicts dog killers in Rizal
By Jaymee T. Gamil Philippine Daily Inquirer After almost two years of court hearings, two brothers who beat to death a leashed dog in front of its owner have been convicted by the municipal trial court of Rodriguez, Rizal province. Christopher and Gilbert Babe had been accused of violating the Animal Welfare Act after they […]
Conference on Animal Welfare focuses on Improving Legislation
Animal welfare advocates are a special breed of people. Rescues are a daily occurrence, they will move mountains to increase awareness about spay-neuter and the importance of being kind to animals. They are also a marginalized group – often their advocacies are relegated to the bottom of the pile by government officials who do not […]
Relief drive launched for animals stranded by floods
Tessa Salazar Philippine Daily Inquirer Time is running out on the stranded pets and livestock clinging to dear life in the still flooded areas of Bulacan, Pampanga and Nueva Ecija provinces. Their human masters have either abandoned them and gone to evacuation centers, or cannot tend to them for lack of supplies. The Philippine Animal […]
Doggone it, these docs are too cute!
Alanah Torralba, The Philippine Daily Inquirer Neatly groomed and sporting purple scarves around their necks, Bianca, Kohler and Adonis make their way to the crowded cells of the Mandaluyong City Jail. Immediately, women inmates rush to the cell bars to catch a glimpse of these adorable visitors that seem just as glad to see them. […]
Better Animal Control Facility on its way to Fort Bonifacio
The Local Government Unit of Taguig and The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) took the first step into working together for animal welfare by conducting a seminar workshop on animal control guidelines, humane dog catching and building and management of impounding facility for stray animals. The seminar workshop which was held on September 6, 2011 aimed […]
“Tambucho” Killing Deleted
Unclaimed dogs and cats in pounds can no longer be legally put down through tambucho-gassing. Department of Agriculture Administrative Order number 9 signed by Secretary Proceso Alcala removes ‘ the use of carbon monoxide coming from vehicle exhaust fumes’ as a legal procedure of euthanizing animals. Only “carbon monoxide in cylinders may be used.” The […]
PAWS named prizewinner of the SPCA (HK) Canine Welfare Enhancement Award 2011
In recognition of its tireless efforts in the field of humane education, animal welfare legislation and policy development with respect to dog welfare, PAWS was given the first ever SPCA (Hongkong) Canine Welfare Enhancement Award 2011 at the Gala Night of the 10th year of the Asia of Animals Conference in Kempinski Hotel, Chengdu, China last […]
