Legal
This page contains legal documents related to animal welfare. It is intended for public awareness and research purposes only.
Legal FAQ’s
This page contains legal documents related to animal welfare. It is intended for public awareness and research purposes only.The ANIMAL WELFARE ACT (AWA)
An Act to promote Animal Welfare in the Philippines, otherwise known as The Animal Welfare Act of 1998.
An Act amending certain sections of RA 8485, otherwise known as The Animal Welfare Act of 1998.
AWA Implementing Rules & Regulations
The Implementing Rules and Regulation Pursuant to Republic Act 8485
Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 8485, otherwise known as the Animal Welfare Act of 1998, as amended by RA 10631
Rules and Regulations on the Transport of Animals by Sea
Rules and Regulations on Rodeos
Code of Practice for Poultry Dressing
Rules and Regulations on Registration of Animal Control Facility, Aviary, Cattery, Cattle Farm, Corral, Crocodile Farm, Game Fowl Farm, Goat Farm, Grooming Facility, Hog Farm, Kennel, Laboratory Animal Facility, Monkey Farm, Ostrich Farm, Pet Shop, Poultry Farm, Pound, Ractrack and Equestrian Establishment, Shelter, Slaughterhouse, Stock Farm, Stockyard, Stud Farm, Veterinary Clinic, Veterinary Hospital, Wildlife Rescue Center and Zoo
Revised Rules and Regulations on the Euthanasia of Animals
Rules and Regulations Governing the Apprehension and Prosecution of Persons Transporting and/or Trading Dogs and Cats
Code of Practice and Minimum Standards for the Welfare of Chickens
Rules and Regulations on Kennels
Rules and Regulations Governing the Welfare of Horses
Revised Rules and Regulations on Humane Handling in the Slaughter of Animals for Food
Rules and Regulations on the Transport of Live Animals by Land
Rules and Regulations on Pet Shops
Rules and Regulations on Mandatory Identification and Registry of Dogs and Cats Imported into and Exported from the Philippines
Rules and Regulations in the Implementation of Section 6 or RA 8485 Regarding the Use of Animals during Rituals or an Established Religion or Sect or by Tribal or Ethnic Customs or Indigenous Cultural Communities
Rules and Regulations on Dog Shows
Rules and Regulations on the Conduct of Scientific Procedures Using Animals
Code of Practice and Minimum Standards for the Welfare of Pigs
Rules and Regulations on Animal Air Transport
Code of Standards for Veterinary Clinics and Hospitals for Small Companion Animals
Policies and Guidelines in the Establishment and Maintenance of Animal Pounds
Policies and Guidelines in the Establishment and Maintenance of Animal Shelters
The ANTI-RABIES ACT of 2007
An act providing for the control and elimination of human and animal rabies, prescribing penalties for violation thereof and apppropriating funds therefor
Administrative Circular
Rules and Regulations on Registration of Animal Control Facility, Aviary, Cattery, Cattle Farm, Corral, Crocodile Farm, Game Fowl Farm, Goat Farm, Grooming Facility, Hog Farm, Kennel, Laboratory Animal Facility, Monkey Farm, Ostrich Farm, Pet Shop, Poultry Farm, Pound, Ractrack and Equestrian Establishment, Shelter, Slaughterhouse, Stock Farm, Stockyard, Stud Farm, Veterinary Clinic, Veterinary Hospital, Wildlife Rescue Center and Zoo including Circus/Carnival Animal Show and Other Related Animal Facilities
National Plan of Action to Eliminate the Trade of Dogs for Meat Campaign and Enforcement of Laws in the Philippines
Metropolitan Manila Commission
Prohibiting the killing, selling, or offering for sale of any dog for food, the storing or offering of dog meat for sale within Metro Manila, the transporting of dogs and/or dog meat to and from Metro Manila, providing penalties for violation thereof and for other purposes
Presidential Proclamation
Declaring the First Week of October of Each Year as “Animal Welfare Week”
How you can help
The shelter and all our programs and campaigns are funded solely by donations. You can donate any amount via bank deposit or Paypal transfer.
Bank of the Philippine Islands (Swift no. BOPIPHMM)
Acct Name: The Philippine Animal Welfare Society, Inc.
USD Acct No. 3944-0021-61
PHP Acct No. 3943-0086-11
Philippine National Bank (Swift no. PNBM PHMM)
Acct Name: The Philippine Animal Welfare Society, Inc.
Acct No. 1888-70015305
BDO Savings
Acct Name : The Philippine Animal Welfare Society, Inc.
Acct No : 0036-4007-0350
Checks should be issued to Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)
Paypal is the easiest and safest way to donate online using your credit card.
You do not need to be a PayPal member.
PAWS Animal Rehabilitation Center (PARC)
Aurora Blvd. Katipunan Valley,
Loyola Heights, Quezon City,
Philippines 1108
***ALL VISITS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. WE DO NOT HAVE BRANCHES ANYWHERE ELSE.***
Tel. (02) 7577-7178 (temporary ECQ#)
Please note that this number is used mainly for scheduling spay/neuter appointments, and is often busy. Please call only if absolutely necessary, and only if your concern is not addressed in our FAQs. It is best to message us [HERE]
Click map to enlarge or view Google map here.