PAWS statement on the Laguna Pitbulls
On the evening of March 30, 2012, The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) received an urgent call from Criminal Investigation & Detection Group (CIDG). Yet another dog-fighting syndicate had been busted in Laguna with close to 300 pit bulls. The CIDG requested PAWS’s assistance in the immediate care of the dogs and in the documentation […]
PAWS conducts Responsible Pet Ownership Seminar and Rabies Awareness Drive at Barangay Fort Bonifacio
In cooperation with the Local Government Unit of Barangay Fort Boni, with the help of our friends in Beterinaryo sa Fort (BSF), The PAWS Humane Education and Veterinary Team held a Responsible Pet Ownership Seminar, Animal Welfare Talk And Rabies Awareness Drive on March 17, 2012 (Saturday). Over 300 pets were vaccinated against Rabies.Thank you […]
New House Bill seeks to amend Animal Welfare Act
House Bill 5849 – ANIMAL OFFENDERS BEWARE A House Bill is now at the Congress filed by Congresswoman Bernadette Herrera-Dy of the Bagong Henerasyon Party List to amend the Animal Welfare Act (or Republic Act 8485) and increase penalties for those who have committed acts of cruelty to animals. Under the said House Bill 5849, […]
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. […]
