Humane Education

Humane education is the main thrust of the organization. It aims to enhance the Filipino’s awareness and interest in animal welfare while countering ignorance, indifference, and cruel traditional beliefs.

Our seminars, tours and interviews are offered FREE of charge, but we request donations of dog or cat food as well as transportation for the volunteers who will be deployed to the site.

What we do

Our efforts are targeted towards people of all ages. Whether you’re a student, working professional, or simply a concerned citizen who cares about animal welfare, you can participate and contribute to disseminating information about animal welfare.

Guided tours consist of a 15-minute tour of the PAWS compound and a 20-minute lecture. A maximum number of 25 people per group may take the tour at any given time.

Each participant is asked to donate one (1) tall can of cat food. The organizers will also be furnished with the PAWS’ shelter wish list so that they can launch collection drives for new or second-hand items that may be useful to the shelter animals.

A PAWS Humane Education Speaker may also be invited to visit schools to conduct a 20-minute lecture on responsible pet ownership and proper care of pets.

We request that transport be provided for our volunteer speaker/s. The school will also be furnished with the PAWS’ shelter wish list so that they can launch collection drives for new or second-hand items that may be useful to the shelter animals.

Interviews may be conducted with our authorized staff and volunteers for thesis and research, provided the information gathered is used for educational purposes only and PAWS will be given a hard and electronic copy of their work (research paper, thesis, report, reaction paper, video assignment). Students will also be asked to donate a stack of old newspapers at least one foot high, or a tall can of wet cat food. 

We request that students visit the FAQ’s on our website prior to the interview to save time and avoid redundant information. 

Seminars are conducted in barangays to discuss responsible pet ownership and proper are of pets. These lectures also cover animal welfare laws, animal control and pound management.

We request that transport be provided for the speaker. There should be at least 20 guaranteed attendees, an indoor or covered venue, access to electricity, and funds provided for photocopied materials.

Please schedule at least 2 weeks ahead of time. Your appointment is not confirmed until you hear from our Education Officer via phone or email. Because of the number of messages we receive everyday, we may be unable to get back to you right away. Please bear with us. We appreciate your patience.

STUDENT/TEACHER REQUESTS

Can I apply as a student intern?

We only accept vet students as interns. For non-vets, only those who have been oriented as volunteers and are serving as active volunteers can be granted an internship. For vet internships, please message us to apply. 

Can we conduct a study or experiment on the shelter animals?

We will not allow our shelter animals to become subjects for tests or experiments. They are all going through physical and behavioral rehabilitation and must not be subjected to further stress. 

How can we book a lecture?

Submit this booking form and indicate if you want a shelter visit + lecture or school visit + lecture.

How can I request for an interview for my school project/research assignment?

1.Write a letter with the following:

  • A written commitment/promise that the information gathered will be used for educational purposes only and PAWS will be given a hard and electronic copy of their work (research paper, thesis, report, reaction paper, video assignment).
  • The student’s signature, contact numbers, and course/subject.
  • The teacher/professor’s signature, and contact number.
  • The school’s address and contact number.

2. Address the letter to:

Ms. Anna Cabrera
Executive Director
The Philippine Animal Welfare Society

3. Attach the letter to this request form.

4. Prepare to donate 1 stack of newspapers at least 1 foot high or 3 cans of wet cat food.

DONATION VIA PESOPAY