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URL: https://fb.watch/izpQiYcqF9/
TITLE: Shelter Self Check-In

AUTHOR: Animal Rescue Rehabilitation & Fostering ARRF - Davao, Inc. (Facebook Page)
DATE PUBLISHED: January 31, 2023

KEY INFO: A male cat stopped by the ARRF (Animal Rescue Rehabilitation & Fostering ARRF - Davao, Inc.) and registered himself there. He is also malnourished and skinny. This situation proved that there are still animals roaming and seeking help; thus, there are people who are willing to help but they are inadequate. At present, ARRF urges individuals to support them in rehabilitation and be the helper and guardians of homeless animals. However, they have reached the point where they require financial support, so they ask for our help to fulfill their pursuits. In correlation to our aim of decreasing animal homelessness in the community, supporting organizations like ARRF to welcome stray animals and giving them a sense of home, can be of great help to solve the issue and aid in providing the pets with secured care.

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SHELTER SELF CHECK-IN

As you know, we do not accept surrendered pets by owners. But other pets are smart! They know how to do self check-in. 

This male... | By Animal Rescue Rehabilitation & Fostering ARRF - Davao, Inc. | Facebook

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URL: https://edgedavao.net/latest-news/2022/03/12/ordinance-banning-stray-dogs-passes-2nd-reading-in-sanggunian/
TITLE: Ordinance banning stray dogs passes 2nd reading in Sanggunian
AUTHOR: Edge Davao
DATE PUBLISHED: March 12, 2022
KEY INFO:  Numerous rabies reports are the result of careless pet owners and stray animals. Due to this report, a proposal to limit the unrestrained increase in the population of stray dogs, a persistent issue in the city for many years, was enacted by a Bantay Hayop Davao official. After the approval of this order. It will make it easier to combat the spread of rabies, mishaps, and the rise in stray animals brought on by negligent pet ownership. Preventing rabies by providing shelter for animals. This report showed awareness of how we can aid unfortunate and mistreated animals, showing that there is still hope for homeless and abused animals; they are still living beings who need proper care and learning to make them be with us.

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Ordinance banning stray dogs passes 2nd reading in Sanggunian

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An official of Bantay Hayop Davao (BHD) is optimistic that the proposal prohibiting the letting loose of pet dogs will strengthen the fight against the spread of rabies. The proposal will likewise …

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Partners, not pounds, There is more to animal welfare than rounding up strays

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RESEARCHED BY: DEMONI, Abner Jr.

URL: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/11/03/2221272/partners-not-pounds-there-more-animal-welfare-rounding-strays
TITLE: Partners, not pounds: There is more to animal welfare than rounding up strays
AUTHOR: PhilstarStar Global
DATE PUBLISHED : November 3, 2022
KEY INFO: The "Pawssion," a nonprofit committed to the rescue, treatment, and rehoming of abandoned and neglected animals, was founded, according to Maro Enriquez. Because of the dogs in "death row" at the Bacolod City Pound, Malou Perez, the founder of Pawssion, established the company in October 2018. One of the main issues contributing to animals being in grave danger is overpopulation, as well as a lack of information regarding animal care and proper pet ownership. Malou Perez, the founder of an organization that strives to save animals and provide them a home, raises awareness and provides advice on how to provide shelter for animals and put an end to animal mistreatment.

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BULACAN, Philippines - It's three in the afternoon, and the familiar smell of dog food, cooked meat, and rice wafts through the air.

Dozens of dogs begin wag their tails and bark in anticipation and in unison, while their caretakers pile food onto each dog's plate.

Meanwhile, the cats wait patiently to be fed inside their enclosure.

This is how a regular afternoon goes at Pawssion Project in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, a small shelter that Malou Perez put up in 2019.

Its sister shelter, located in Bacolod, was first to come into existence.

"Pawssion started October 2018 because of dogs on 'death row' at the Bacolod City Pound," she says.

Strays and rescues that are not adopted or claimed are often put down due to lack of space and resources at local pounds. "When I saw the [Facebook] post of the dogs on death row, just like any other regular animal lover, I shared the post; but I didn't really do [anything] about it, because at the end of the day, 50 dogs is 50 dogs."

After a visit to the pound, Perez was soon convinced she had to take them in. "I just wanted to save those dogs," she says.

The SJDM shelter was born thanks to another Facebook post, this time about 106 dogs on death row in the city.

As of mid-2022, Pawssion Project-Bulacan was home to more than 400 dogs and 100 cats-all of them rescues. Together with its sister shelter, Pawssion Project is home to over 600 cats and dogs.

'Crisis point'

In both instances, Perez says she initially had no plans of putting up permanent locations. But the problem with strays has been a force majeure that's always made her change her mind.

"You know, the problem is too overwhelming to be solved by one organization. The main problems are overpopulation, the lack of education in terms of animal welfare, and responsible pet ownership."

"The Philippines has around 13 million strays right now. It is just but impossible to rescue all of them. It is impossible."

Echoing Perez's woes, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) issued a statement in June on the state of animal homelessness in the country.

"Animal homelessness has reached a crisis point in the Philippines. While countless dogs and cats struggle to survive on the streets, hundreds are euthanized every month in municipal pounds," said Jason Baker, PETA senior vice president of campaigns.

The group appeals to anyone "with the necessary time, energy, and space to adopt a cat (or dog) from a rescue group or animal shelter."

The statement accompanies the launch of the group's billboard campaign calling for Filipinos to give cats "a second chance at a better life", in line with June's Adopt-a-Cat month.

No more strays

Under local government units have the power to impound stray animals, and regulate the keeping of animals in homes or as part of a business.

"If this law was implemented fully, there should be no stray cats or dogs in the country," says Dr. Glofezita Lagayan of the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) via email.

But not everyone agrees.

Linda Bansil, a 46-year-old animal rescuer from Pasig, believes that stray animals should not suffer the consequences of not having a home.

"This is a fight against animals because they simply exist outdoors," she says.

"Not all animals have owners; not all cats have homes. We are born on Earth, which is inhabited by cats and other animals. How can they say 'no strays'?"

Bansil, along with her friend and partner rescuer Dada Mendizabel, practices Trap-Neuter-Return or 'TNR' for cats, a process where stray animals are trapped for desexing, and returned afterwards to their habitats.

"TNR is an effective way to control the stray population in the most humane way possible. The pounds and shelters will have less animals to rescue, foster, house and so on. Less reason too for rescuers to admit [animals] in their homes-because there are fewer rescuers."

Aside from TNR, Bansil and Mendizabel also rehome rescued animals through a Facebook page they have set up.

Dr. Lagayan of the BAI says, however, that a trap-neuter-return program would not be feasible, because it will contradict the law. The agency maintains that all animals must be kept within homes or other establishments.

One particular reason for this is the transfer of rabies - a viral disease that can cause brain damage and possibly death - to humans upon contact with an infected animal.

A rabid problem

In the Philippines, around 200 deaths occur yearly due to rabies, as per BAI data. Interestingly, the anti-rabies program and law in the country focus more on canines.

"According to the World Health Organization, dogs are the main source of human rabies deaths, contributing up to 99% of all rabies transmission to humans," says Dr Lagayan.

"Further, the global and ASEAN goal for rabies is 'Zero human deaths from dog-mediated rabies by 2030'."

The fear of rabies is still very much alive, says Perez, only contributing to the worsening stigma surrounding stray animals.

"People think that rabies is inborn. It's basically why people who do not understand that would immediately call the pound to round up strays if they see strays in their area. Because they think that when that dog or cat will bite their kid, or will bite them, they're gonna get rabies," she says.

But while the government has free anti-rabies vaccinations for domesticated animals, it only addresses one aspect of the issue.

"The only project for strays right now is the anti-rabies vaccination. So how is that addressing the overpopulation problem? That is our problem," adds Perez.

Her hopes for animal welfare are not lost, however.

She says that greater involvement from LGUs would be key in solving the stray animal crisis, since "they have the prerogative to actually allocate a budget for animal welfare."

New approaches to long-term issue

The stray animal problem may be a growing concern, but the response to, and unconventional methods to addressing it are on the rise as well.

The Quezon City LGU announced in March that stray dogs - rescued or surrendered - will also be trained as service dogs, such as emotional support or bomb detection dogs. This comes as an alternative to the city's efforts to rehome animals at its Animal Care and Adoption Center.

QC also offers free microchipping, where a small chip is implanted in an animal's body for identification. Chipped and registered pets will be easier to reunite with their owners

Registration of the owners is needed afterwards, to help locate the animal's caretaker, in the event the pet is caught outside its home.

Back in SJDM, Bulacan, the city vet will also be implementing the same technology, says Dr. Arvin Agapito, the city veterinarian.

"We are just waiting for a meeting with the Local Health Board for approval. But we have already identified a barangay for the initial implementation," he says.

"The dog catching will still be in place. This is just to regulate pet owners to register their pets with the city," the doctor adds.

Dr. Agapito believes that this project will not only regulate the pet population in the city, but also increase responsible pet ownership among the city's residents.

"Dogs should not be penalized. It should be the irresponsible pet owners who should be penalized. That's where we are headed. Our main concern is just the funding," says Dr. Agapito, who admits that funds for the city vet's projects had to be temporarily deprioritized, to address the city's COVID-19 response.

On top of the city vet's plans to implement microchipping, the department also conducts free kapon-spay and neuter-activities. One of its kapon projects was partnering with Malou Perez's Pawssion Project, where the city vet provides free desexing to the shelter's rescues.

A final plea

Perez calls for improved conditions in how Filipinos deal with stray animals.

"I think so much of what's going on right now is really the lack of education and empathy for these stray animals. And people think we're superior, that we rule the world, and these animals don't have the right to live here. I think that is the main problem."

"For me, I would understand if you don't like them. That's okay. Just don't hurt them."

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"Dogs should not be penalized. It should be the irresponsible pet owners who should be penalized. That's where we are headed," Dr. Arvin Agapito said.

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URL: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3095186/animal-shelters-full-millions-stray-dogs-and-cats-roam-philippines-one
TITLE: With animal shelters full, millions of stray dogs and cats roam the Philippines – but one clinic is offering a solution
AUTHOR: South China Morning Post (SCMP)
DATE PUBLISHED: July 31, 2020
KEY INFO: Alixandra Caole Vila reported that over twelve million stray dogs and cats were reported to be running loose throughout the Philippines, according to the Animal Welfare Society. Family pets are frequently shot to death in filthy municipal pounds where many stray animals wind up after being abandoned by their owners. A small veterinarian clinic tried to "stem the tide" of homeless animals being slaughtered pointlessly by offering massive desexing programs. This report demonstrated that this issue is widespread and did not just affect Davao. It spread throughout the entire region of the Philippines. It revealed that in order to save our nation, we must take steps to reduce or stop the population growth of homeless and unprotected animals.

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Dogs shot, cats starving: stray animal woes in Philippines

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Twelve million stray cats and dogs roamed the Philippines last year, with many shot dead in pounds or dying of disease and hunger. One animal clinic is trying to stem the tide by organising free mass desexing programmes.

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RESEARCHED BY: PIQUERO, Anthea Viecca

URL: -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhjA9Eqeek0
TITLE: - Shelter para sa stray dogs, itinayo sa Davao City.
AUTHOR: - News5Everywhere
DATE PUBLISHED: December 9, 2020
KEY INFO: - Netizens admired a shelter for homeless dogs in Toril, Davao City. This shelter is a condominium built for stray dogs by William and Exal Zeluff. Like any other, majority of shelter organizations strive to find homes for unwanted animals, reunite owners with missing pets, and provide refuge and care for a vulnerable population. This seeks to inspire Davaoeños to take action and start providing shelters for stray dogs, or help them in any way possible.

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RESEARCHED BY: PIQUERO, Anthea Viecca

URL: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MCX82ZXh9o
TITLE: Homeless Animals
AUTHOR: - ABC 10 News
DATE PUBLISHED: April 15, 2020
KEY INFO: Abandoned, abused, and alone at Richmond Animal League finding homes for dogs and cats is hard enough. Greg McQuaid, a volunteer, is helping animals find forever homes one picture at a time as she shows that her efforts is needed now more than ever. It is with utmost importance that we give our best in reducing the prevalence of animal homelessness by volunteering for such acts that provide shelters for the stray pets. Doing so would ignite the camaraderie in communities to find ways in reducing the problem.

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RESEARCHED BY: PIQUERO, Anthea Viecca

URL: https://www.facebook.com/sunstardavaonews/photos/a.875443119176689/3742211525833153/?type=3
TITLE: Animal Rescue
AUTHOR: Sunstar Davao
DATE PUBLISHED: January 11, 2021
KEY INFO: On December 16, 2020, Bantay Hayop Davao President Rovie Bullina demonstrated how Filipinos viewed Aspin (Asong Pinoy) compared to dogs of different breeds. His statement showed that whatever the breed of the dog, it is still a dog and part of human life. In other words, we should treat animals the same way we treat our families. Bantay Hayop Davao aims to rescue and provide a home for homeless dogs instead of adopting them. This printed AD represents that every life matters. Thus, animals are still part of our lives, and we also need to take care of them. Bantay Hayop Davao wanted us to take action to help them save homeless and unprotected animals.

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RESEARCHED BY: PIQUERO, Anthea Viecca

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bayXWOK_84
TITLE: Healthcare for Homeless Animals Promo Video
AUTHOR: Jenacom
DATE PUBLISHED: November 28, 2013
KEY INFO:  Healthcare for Homeless Animals is a non-profit community-based group run entirely by volunteers that aspires to pay medical care for sick, wounded, and exclusively breastfed homeless pets at the Agoura Animal Shelter. This organization relies on donations to give the medical care these animals require in order to be restored to excellent health and then adopted into loving homes. The charity saves their lives and gives them a second opportunity by sponsoring their treatment. Their action demonstrated how we can assist stray, homeless animals that are in need of our assistance. We viewers can easily observe how seriously endangered animals are. This act of public service motivates us to take practical steps to end animal abuse and provide homes for pets. They also provided us with details on how we will support them.

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RESEARCHED BY: BAÑAS, John Andrei

URL: https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1915701/davao/feature/the-state-of-stray-abandoned-pets
TITLE: The state of stray, abandoned pets
AUTHOR: SunStar
DATE PUBLISHED: December 12, 2021
KEY INFO: Marites Batacan founded an animal shelter named "Animal Rescue Rehabilitation & Fostering-Davao, Inc" that is an 800 square meter shelter building for stray and abandoned animals in Binugao, Toril, Davao City. ARRF-Davao, Inc. was founded in 2016 for the purpose of giving the abandoned, sick, and stray animals another chance of survival. As animal homelessness became a major problem in Davao City, businesses like ARRF-Davao would help the City be one step closer to resolving the major problem of stray animals.

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IT WAS on November 21, 2021 when I saw a now-viral post of Dabawenyo Paul Edison Sia Batacan about the construction of a shelter building for stray and abandoned dogs and cats. It immediately caught my attention. I figured, we encounter various stories affecting people around our community daily but seldom do we hear or read stories of homeless animals like stray and abandoned dogs and cats.
November 24, 2021 | 2:06 p.m.
After I messaged Paul on Facebook on November 22 for an interview, he told me that the ongoing project -- an 800-square-meter shelter building for stray and abandoned animals in Binugao, Toril, Davao City dubbed as "ARRF-Davao's PAWg-ibig Shelter" -- is an initiative by her mother Marites Sia Batacan. He shared he was just supporting her mom and didn't expect the post to be shared by thousands. Her mother is the founder of Animal Rescue Rehabilitation & Fostering (ARRF)-Davao, Inc.
November 29, 2021 | 11:43 a.m.
When I reached Ma'am Marites through Messenger, I already knew she's serious and very hands-on with her advocacy because of how she responded to my request. I asked for an on-site interview to discuss her ongoing project, she replied:

"Sure sir. (Magsabot) and update-update lang ta next week kay naa man gud ko ginapadede na kittens gilabay ba. Unta mukaon na (next) week para makainterview ta online if dili mag virtual lang ta."

(Sure, sir. Let's just update next week since I'm still bottle-feeding kittens that were thrown. I hope they will be able to eat next week so that we can have our online interview, but if we can't, then we will have it virtually.)

Marites founded ARRF-Davao, Inc. in 2016. She said it was created with her fellow dog/cat advocates to give the abandoned, sick, and stray animals another chance of survival.

At first, she said she was afraid of dogs because of her traumatic experience as a child. Her uncle's pet dog, a German Shepherd, ran after her, which caused her to fall into a canal in their neighborhood.

"But my love for pets started when a friend gifted us a Shih Tzu in 2011," she shared. They named it Momo.

However, the story with Momo didn't end well as she witnessed it die on May 9, 2012 on her lap. She was helpless and in pain.

"Wala koy (I don't have) enough knowledge sa pag-alaga sa mga iro, wala ko kabalo unsa akong buhaton (in taking care of dogs, I didn't know what to do) that time. When it happened, we still had no 24-hour vet clinics, and lisod gyud pud kay wala tay murag (and it's hard since we didn't have like) SPMC for dogs," she said.

The death of Momo affected her so much. This led her to study and improve her knowledge of nursing and caring for paws. She then adopted and rescued a couple of stray animals she found every time she saw one on the road and streets.

The spark to rescue more animals began when a friend shared about the cruel state of their neighbor's pet dog.

"So giadto namo ang tagbalay (So I went to the owners) and talked to them, from that conversation I was informed that those impounded stray dogs were killed mercilessly. From that moment, dili na gyud mawala sa akong (it could not get off my) mind. How could they be so cruel?" she said.

Davao City Ordinance No. 1457 prohibits the loosening or letting astray of dogs/cattle in the city. The ordinance mandates that when not claimed within a certain period, the impounded stray animals will be subject to euthanasia or mercy killing.

Out of her frustrations, the "spark" developed into a "fire" of advocacy. This is when she pursued establishing ARRF-Davao after a series of conversations with key persons and organizations like the City Veterinarian's Office, Department of Agriculture, Philippine National Police, and others.

"Kapag makakita ko iro sa kalsada, payat ug gutom, ginapakaon nako maong gadala gyud ko og gallon sa tubig, disposable plates, and canned animal food like Pedigree. Kung makita nako ang tag-iya na ginapasagdan ang iro, naogun gyud nako na ug istoryahon usahay makasab-an nako ," she said.

(If I see a dog on the street, thin and hungry, I will feed it immediately, that's why I always bring a gallon of water, disposable plates, and canned animal food like Pedigree. If I see an owner who neglects their dog I will disembark from my car and I will talk to them, sometimes I will scold them.
December 4, 2021 | 10:35 a.m.
On our way to Binugao, Toril where the soon-to-rise shelter facility for stray animals is located, we stopped by a gasoline station. While a staff member was fueling up the vehicle's tank, someone from the station approached her and asked for details about how to adopt a pet dog.

She was quick to reply to the staff: "Kaya nimo moalaga og iro, pakaonun og tarong, dili pasagdan, mahatagan siyag enough space, bakunahan, ug ipaospital kung magkasakit?"

(Can you take care of the dog, feed it well, not neglect it, provide it with enough space, vaccinate and bring it to the hospital when it is sick?)

The staff just smiled and carried on with work.

"Kung matingala ka, Ace, dili ko basta-basta gapa-adopt og (If you wonder, Ace, I just don't easily allow anybody to adopt) rescued dogs. I have to make sure that they are capable of being a responsible pet owner," Marites explained.

She added that before a person can adopt, s/he should pass the screening questions and fill out a contract. Some of the prerequisites are a space where the pet can live and a minimum monthly income.

Marites underscored that a responsible pet owner is like a responsible parent. S/he should prepare financially for the overall welfare of the dog from the very beginning from food, shelter, time and attention, medical care, etc.

"Ang uban man gud basta cute pa ang iro, lablab pero pag madako na wala na, pag magsakit pasagdan na lang. Pagkuha pa lang nimo dapat kabalo naka sa imong responsibility. Dili man na stuffed toy na dili masakit no," she said.

(Others only pet their dogs when they are still cute, but when these dogs grow big, they will lose their affection, they will neglect them when these dogs get sick. The moment you take that dog, you should know your responsibility. These are not stuffed toys that can't get sick.)
Dec 4, 2021 | 11:45 a.m.
When we arrived at the site, construction was ongoing. The multi-million ARRF-Davao's PAWg-ibig Shelter is fully funded by the Batacan family. It can cater to up to 50 dogs and cats at a time. To date, ARRF Davao houses 200 paw friends since the organization was founded.

The shelter is targeted to be finished early next year.

During our interview, Marites expressed her disappointment about how poor the implementation of the Animal Welfare Act of 1998 or Republic Act 8485 in the Philippines, even in Davao City.

The law seeks to "protect and promote the welfare of all animals in the Philippines by supervising and regulating the establishment and operations of all facilities utilized for breeding, maintaining, keeping, treating, or training of all animals either as objects of trade or as household pets. For purposes of this Act, pet animals shall include birds."

Under Section 6 of the said law, "it shall be unlawful for any person to torture any animal, to neglect to provide adequate care, sustenance or shelter, or maltreat any animal or to subject any dog or horse to dogfights or horse fights, kill or cause or procure to be tortured or deprived of adequate care, sustenance or shelter, or maltreat or use the same in research or experiments not expressly authorized by the Committee on Animal Welfare."

Marites said even with this law being enacted years ago, animal cruelty remains a problem.

"They keep on impounding then killing dogs and cats, these stray animals are not at fault, why should our government not focus on irresponsible pet owners and breeders? They should focus on addressing the root cause of the problem. Walay choice ang cats and dogs pero kitang mga tao naa tay mabuhat (Cats and dogs have no choice, but us people we can do something)," she said.

These animals' inability to vote, she said, might be the reason why the government is giving little to no attention to strays.
Strays' overpopulation
Like the homeless people, strays also suffer the same fate. Usually, these strays are labeled puspins and aspins-slang for pusang Pinoy and asong Pinoy.

The number of stray animals in the Philippines, Marites said, keeps on increasing daily, no thanks to irresponsible pet owners. Common fate for these strays is violence from their human counterparts as they see them of no value not knowing it is a result of mankind's irresponsibility.

One of the main goals of ARRF-Davao is "promoting neutering and spaying to lessen stray dogs and curb rabies until eradicated, and supports the idea of informing, educating and campaigning about responsible dog ownership/parenting."

Spaying involves removing the uterus and ovaries of a female animal, and neutering removes the testicles of a male animal.

"It is the humane solution to overpopulation. Ideally, the City Vet should ramp up its spaying and neutering efforts, if possible daily, para masulbad gyud ang (to solve) overpopulation," she said.

Marites added that one of the things that hold back City Vet to do so is budget and the possibility of killing the businesses of the veterinarians in the city.

"But I don't think so, there are many procedures where our vet clinics can earn, like vaccination, treating diseases, and operations," she said.

The ARRF-Davao founder is also pushing to establish a companion animals department in the City Veterinarian's Office to cater more to the concerns of companion animals like pet dogs and cats, and not just focus on livestock, poultry, and other farm animals.

To further help solve the problem of overpopulation, Marites hopes to launch a mobile spay clinic.

"After the shelter, if budget permits and hopefully if someone or a group can donate a small bus, I plan to turn it into a mobile spay clinic. The idea is to roam around poor areas in our community and we provide them free spaying," she said.

Low-cost spaying for Aspins costs P3,500. Spaying for purebred and pedigreed pets is more expensive.
December 4, 2021 | 2:15 p.m.
On our way back to the city center, I asked Paul how he generally feels about her mother's advocacy and dedicated life for the stray dogs and cats.

He admitted, at first, his family was not that supportive to the extent their mother is doing for her advocacy. For them, at that time, it was too much. But they realized how noble and selfless their mother is and that she needed help and support from the family.

"She is allocating some half a million pesos monthly for the overall care of the stray dogs and cats. And she gets nothing monetary in return. Not to mention the stress she gets. But we realized, we are blessed and this is our way of sharing our blessings. And if mom will stop this initiative, who will take care of the strays and abused animals?" Paul shared.

Paul has been rescuing stray dogs and cats. One stray he saved was "Suraya," an aspin that he saw along the Cabantian Road. It was named after a subdivision in Cabantian.

"Suraya was so thin and sickly when I rescued him in 2018, now he's healthy and is happily living with us," he shared, adding he has rescued some 20 stray cats and dogs.

At present, Paul along with his father lawyer Ramon Edison Batacan and his sisters are supporting their mom to sustain ARRF-Davao, Inc.

Strays on the streets salvaging food and searching for shelter to survive are but a reflection of how our society deals with pet animals. Strays' overpopulation is but a symptom of a bigger problem caused by irresponsible pet ownership and people buying and breeding instead of adopting or rescuing animals.

ARRF-Davao is open for donations, contact 09285021446.

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RESEARCHED BY: BAÑAS, John Andrei

URL:https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1882422/davao/local-news/animal-rescue-during-a-pandemic
TITLE: Animal rescue during a pandemic
AUTHOR: SunStar
DATE PUBLISHED: January 10, 2021
KEY INFO: Bantay Hayop Davao is a volunteer group that does animal rescue and public talks on responsible pet ownership. Their rescued animals are up for adoption once they have assessed that the interested individual or family is responsible and capable enough. The group continues to spread awareness regarding the reported cases of animal cruelty in Davao City in the form of poisoning, physical abuse and most commonly, abandonment. Thus, this can help in further decreasing the emergence of animal homelessness as animal shelters are essential to our communities because they work tirelessly to reconnect lost pets with their owners, provide shelter to those in need, and find new homes for animals that are homeless, lost, or that shouldn't be roaming the streets for our safety.

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WITHIN just two years, there had been a number of reported cases of animal cruelty in Davao City in the form of poisoning, hitting that resulted in severe wounds and abandonment.

It's quite ironic, to say the least, as Filipinos had long since been taking care of cats and dogs as domesticated pets. And yet, there are still records of irresponsible and cruel pet ownership year after year.

In an interview with Bantay Hayop Davao - Animal Watch President Rovie Bullina on Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR 87.5 FM) on December 16, 2020, this can be attributed to how Filipinos view Aspin (Asong Pinoy) in comparison to dogs with breeds.

Bantay Hayop Davao is a volunteer group that does animal rescue and public talks on responsible pet ownership. Their rescued animals are up for adoption once they have assessed that the interested individual or family is responsible and capable enough. However, Bullina said instead of adopting the dogs as they are - rescued and needing a home - others choose the breed.

"Naa pay mangutana kung naa mi Labrador. Ang mag-adopt mangita og breed. Dili mag-adopt og Aspin kay nahimo siyang status symbol kung unsay iro nimo. Unta mabag-o na siya na mentality...Wala sa kamot sa rescuer ang solusyon. Wala sa City Vet. Ang entire solusyon sa animal welfare naa sa publiko, naa sa tag-iya," said Bullina.

(Some ask if we have Labradors. The adopters look for specific breeds. They don't like Aspin because it had been a status symbol in the Philippines. Hopefully, that mentality would be changed. The solution [to animal cruelty] lies not on the City Vet. The entire solution lies on the public, the owner.)

As they continue to spread awareness that animals need compassion from humans, Bullina said homeowners and guards in exclusive subdivisions can also be given training on proper handling of stray animals coming into the compound. This after four dogs were reportedly poisoned by San Pedro Village security guard on December 14, 2020, as some of the homeowners complained of noise.

It must be noted, however, that animal rescue groups in Davao City do the rescuing voluntarily without compensation. They rely on donations and, in most cases, their own money.

Another volunteer pet rescue based in the city is Pet Avenue, founded by Sheena Garde Lumayaga.

In an interview with SunStar Davao, she said they started as a pet shop selling animal food and accessories but ended up rescuing animals in the process. More and more Dabawenyos learned about their advocacy of rescuing animals and would sometimes message and tag them online photos of distressed dogs or cats in the city.

"Mahirap [It's hard] because no one's going to help rescue," said Lumayaga.

As many Dabawenyos are genuinely concerned about the welfare of the stray cats and dogs, she said some of them do not personally rescue the strays they see on the road and just rely on the volunteer animal rescue groups such as Pet Avenue.

Currently, Pet Avenue has more or less 70 rescued cats and dogs which are now distributed at the Pet Avenue shelter and houses of the volunteers.
Stray animals during the quarantine
Lumayaga shared that before they rescue a stray animal, they would first feed it regularly by leaving food in areas that the animals are usually seen in. This is what Bullina calls the "feeders," those that look after the welfare of stray animals by regularly feeding them but not taking them into their own homes.

Lumayaga said when the quarantine started, they noticed more and more hungry stray animals as some of the eateries or carinderias decided to temporarily close down. The eatery owners feed these animals leftovers, but since the pandemic, food became a bigger challenge for the stray animals.

Pet Avenue takes in rescued animals as much as they can. But the biggest challenge they encounter so far is on logistics and transportation. They are currently saving up for a rescue van. They sell animal earwash, shampoo, soap, and rawhide, among others. There are also a few followers who donate to Pet Avenue. Currently, they have more than 60,000 organic followers on Facebook.

She said when they rescue animals, they bring them to the vet clinic and have them undergo initial lab tests that cost more or less P5,000. To prevent possible infection and contamination among other animal rescues, they make sure that the new rescues undergo all the needed lab tests for immediate intervention.

She narrated that they once rescued a dog named Wednesday. The dog was sent to a veterinary clinic in General Santos City for a needed surgery and other medications. Pet Avenue had feared her total bill summed up to more than P100,000. Unfortunately, Wednesday died on December 26. They are still figuring out ways to come up with the amount.

Aside from pet rescue groups, there are also individuals compassionate enough to take stray animals they see on the streets under their care.

Archristine Saragena recalled how a stray kitten, together with four other stray kittens from a different mother cat, would frequent their kitchen and steal their food. When the cats see Saragena, they would run away leaving one kitten behind. This kitten, which Saragena and her family later named Bode, was very tame and would let them pet him.

"Bode was very tiny when we first saw him. He had a big tummy, which means he was never dewormed. He also had teary eyes. He also had a lot of lice that made him very uncomfortable. It was also very noticeable that he did not eat as frequently as he should because he was skinny," she said. She added that by March 2020 when they needed to transfer house, they decided to adopt Bode seeing him very weak already. The mother cat was nowhere to be seen as well.

There were challenges, but they eventually realize how Bode communicates his needs.

For Jyde Reyes, adopting a stray cat during the quarantine was a beautiful thing amid a lockdown when "everyone seemed lonely and uncertain." She started rescuing cats when she was in college. They first heard a distressed meow around May 2020 and eventually traced it to a cat on an empty lot beside the house they're renting. The cat was healthy and had no complications, unlike the previous cats she rescued in the past.

"Upon taking in a new cat, thankfully, all my rescues just come in and plop down and go to sleep. There is no adjustment period. Even my old cats are used to seeing new kittens every now and then. Although sometimes, they're aggressive but just over normal cat things," said Reyes.
Responsible pet ownership
Unknown to many Dabawenyos, police stations in Davao City have animal welfare desks. This is a service exclusive only to Davao City.

"Nag-adto naman ta sa mga barangays. Naa na tay pipila ka barangay na naadtuan. Magsugod gyud ta sa education. We need to make people aware. Di man gyud pwede na magbutang lang tag lamesa diha pero ang tao wala kabalo so di gyud sya muadto sa lamesa. (We have been to some barangays. It really starts with education. We need to make people aware. We can't just place a desk there without someone assigned to the desk.) We will also partner with the city government and the city vet office," said Bullina.

Aside from educating Dabawenyos of the presence of animal welfare desks, she said pet owners must also be aware of their responsibilities and that animals have needs too.

Section 7 of City Ordinance No. 1457 says "Dogs/Cats shall be considered stray if they are not accompanied by its owner and found wandering in streets, plazas, markets, school premises, and other public places." The impounding fee for dogs shall be at P250 for the first day and an additional P50 for the succeeding days.

"Dogs impounded will be under the care of the Office of the City Veterinarian for three days only and are subject to euthanasia/mercy killing thereafter," reads the ordinance.

"The more na daghan atong strays, the more ang possible na rabies virus carriers. Mao nang gina-control gyud sa government ang population sa strays because we need to control the possible carrier of the virus," said Bullina.

The volunteer rescue missions of Pet Avenue and Bantay Hayop Davao are just gestures to save the animals from being mercy-killed. On the other hand, Lumayaga is concerned that the city government would run out of funds for euthanasia as one shot costs around P3,000. This is why they continue to advocate for people to "Adopt, Not Shop" and to stop the breeding business practice.

Aside from this, the City Veterinarian's Office and other volunteer groups also do free spay and neuter services for cats and dogs in a bid to help control the population of stray cats and dogs in the city.

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URL: https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/353814/someone-built-a-shelter-for-stray-dogs-in-toril-davao-city
TITLE: Someone built a shelter for stray dogs in Toril, Davao City
AUTHOR: Cebu Daily News
DATE PUBLISHED: December 6, 2020
KEY INFO: In Barangay Toril in Davao City, a mystery local built a home for stray dogs. Netizen Dranreb Pascual was able to discover this shelter located in their neighborhood and snapped some photos on December 4, 2020, which he shared on a Facebook group called Toril Dog Lovers Community. Acts like this would greatly help in combatting the problem of stray animals in communities as shelters can serve as a home for these stray animals while also keeping them in check.

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CEBU CITY, Philippines-In Barangay Toril in Davao City, someone built a home for stray dogs.

Netizen Dranreb Pascual was able to discover this shelter located in their neighborhood and snapped some photos on December 4, 2020, which he shared on a Facebook group called Toril Dog Lovers Community.

And as of December 6, the post has already been shared 733 times.

"I always jog [there] and always see dogs approaching that area. To my surprise, it was a shelter for stray dogs built by the owners of the house," he said.

The shelter was build right outside a couple's house. It has enough space for at least 10 dogs. Food and water are also provided for them to share.

In his post, Pascual thanked the owners of the shelter for giving stray dogs a home to protect them during the rainy season.

"Clap clap clap po sa family nga naga provide og food and shelter sa mga stray dogs diri sa may Doña Manuela, Toril. Merry Christmas mga mam ug sir God bless you more," his caption read.

We still don't know who are the kind-hearted couple behind the shelter. Whoever they are, they deserve to be recognized for this effort.

/bmjo

Related story: Act of Kindness: Mandaue City restaurant employee feeds stray dogs

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CEBU CITY, Philippines-In Barangay Toril in Davao City, someone built a home for stray dogs. Netizen Dranreb Pascual was able to discover this shelter located in their neighborhood and snapped some photos on December 4, 2020, which he shared on a Facebook group called Toril Dog Lovers Community.

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URL: https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1063592
TITLE: Davao City intensifies drive vs. rabies
AUTHOR: Philippine News Agency
DATE PUBLISHED: March 4, 2019
KEY INFO: The City Veterinarian's Office (CVO) will further intensify the campaign on responsible pet ownership as the local government commits to support government's campaign for a "pet-friendly Philippines and rabies-free country". City Veterinarian Grace Pallar stated that CVO catches 22 to 30 stray dogs per day, as the city's high rabies cases prompted them to strengthen their vaccination campaign. As the spread of the deadly rabies virus is greatly correlated to animal homelessness, hopefully the citizens of Davao City would start contributing in solving the stray animal issue.

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URL: https://www.davaocity.gov.ph/animal-welfare/city-vet-boosts-programs-on-anti-rabiespopulation-control-stray-dogs/
TITLE: CITY VET BOOSTS PROGRAMS ON ANTI-RABIES,
POPULATION CONTROL, STRAY DOGS
AUTHOR: Davao City (gov.ph)
DATE PUBLISHED: September 16, 2022
KEY INFO: The Davao City Veterinarian’s Office (CVO) is strengthening its Rabies Control Program, Population Control Program, and Responsible Pet Ownership education campaign in an effort to eliminate animal-borne diseases in the city and reduce the number of stray dogs on the streets. This is undoubtedly helpful in not only reducing animal homelessness in them city, but also making sure that stray animals are healthy and safe from various sicknesses and issues.

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Recipients of the additional 100 tablets under the Student Siblings' Tablet Sharing Project of the Davao City government attended an orientation at the People's Park, March 18.

The additional tablets were sponsored by Ambassador Huang of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China.

The hand-over of the 100 tablets will be conducted on March 24, Wednesday at the same venue.

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URL: https://www.frontiersin.org/10.3389%2Fconf.fvets.2019.05.00015/event_abstract
TITLE: Spatial Regression Analysis on Reported Canine Rabies Cases in Davao City, Philippines from 2006 to 2017
AUTHOR: University of the Philippines Mindanao
DATE PUBLISHED: September 27, 2019
KEY INFO: With the knowledge that rabies remains endemic in the Philippines with an average of 2.13 deaths per million Filipinos, this study identifies the factors that influence the reported canine rabies incidence in Davao City in order to aid  research concerning the prevention of canine rabies and stray canines or dogs as an overall problem. Articles like this are very essential in providing crucial information to the general public that in turn, would lead the way in eliminating animal homelessness in the community.

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University of the Philippines Mindanao, Philippines

With the knowledge that rabies remains endemic in the Philippines with an average of 2.13 deaths per million Filipinos, this study identifies the factors that influence the reported canine rabies incidence in Davao City. Spatial analysis was considered in this study in order to determine whether or not cases in one district contributed to those around it, i.e. reported canine rabies cases were not random. Precipitation, relative humidity, temperature, whether the dog was owned or not, vaccination efforts, castration as well as information and education campaigns were the explanatory variables used in the study. Utilizing the spatial panel lag model, space was found to be insignificant (i.e. ρ≥0.05), at a district level for the Queen's contiguity and k-nearest neighbors spatial weight specifications, where k=1,2,3. The centroids for the districts were too far apart (exceeding 3 km) for reported canine rabies cases to affect one another. Omitting the spatial component, the Poisson and Negative Binomial count regression models with the default random effects specification were used. The two models were then compared using the Akaike Information Criterion (AIC), which concluded that the Poisson regression model best described the data set. Furthermore, the determinants of reported dog rabies cases are the presence of a rabid stray dog in a district. Government interventions can be further improved with this information and thorough surveillance as well as research on a smaller spatial scale is needed more than ever.

Acknowledgements

I'd like to express my gratitude towards my incredible advisors Dr. May Anne E. Mata and Dr. Pedro A. Alviola, IV as well as my mentor Zython Paul T. Lachica. Many thanks to my panelists Dr. Lyre Anni E. Murao and Kenneth P. Montajes for the constructive criticism and feedback. I would also like to acknowledge the CHED DARE TO STOP Rabies Research Program for giving me the chance to make a difference. Thank you to my family and friends for the encouragement and prayers!

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Keywords: count models, spatial analysis, GIS - Geographic Information System, Rabies (canine), Panel regression models

Conference: GeoVet 2019. Novel spatio-temporal approaches in the era of Big Data, Davis, United States, 8 Oct - 10 Oct, 2019.

Presentation Type: Student oral presentation

Topic: Spatio-temporal surveillance and modeling approaches

Citation: Clemente AJ (2019). Spatial Regression Analysis on Reported Canine Rabies Cases in Davao City, Philippines from 2006 to 2017. Front. Vet. Sci. Conference Abstract: GeoVet 2019. Novel spatio-temporal approaches in the era of Big Data. doi: 10.3389/conf.fvets.2019.05.00015

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Received: 01 Jun 2019; Published Online: 27 Sep 2019.

* Correspondence: Miss. Abigail J Clemente, University of the Philippines Mindanao, Davao, 8022, Philippines, ajclemente@up.edu.ph

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URL:  https://iskomunidad.upd.edu.ph/index.php/Kwentuhang_Pets_Atbp_2015_Episodes
TITLE: Kwentuhang Pets Atbp 2015 Episode 26
AUTHOR: Iskomunidad
DATE PUBLISHED: July 22, 2015
KEY INFO: Kwentuhang Pets Atbp. is the first organization in the Philippines to advocate for animal rights. Every Wednesday between 1-2 pm Manila time, it airs live on DZUF 1602kHz AM, with audio available online at www.dzuf.org. On Episode 26, Krista Impirel Lara, Andy Pisano, and Eric Suguitan talk about the news where in mayami florida the mayamis aquarium are accused of PERA due to not following the endangered species act because of the health of a killer whale named Lolita. Podcasts with certain episodes like this hold such a big voice to enlighten everyone on the current situation of animal homelessness and empower those who can be of help in spreading a wide range of information sources on these kinds of topics.

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URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rBZuHtACH4
TITLE: Rescuing Stray Dogs | Documentary Philippines
AUTHOR: Lapse City
DATE PUBLISHED: November 02, 2020
KEY INFO: Humanity for Animals GMA Cavite (HAGC) aim to help animals by making it their goal to feed them. The video shown shows the group's progress and compassion in doing this and that led to different initiatives such as feeding, rescuing, creating youth awareness, recycling, making a shelter, etc. for stray dogs. Documentaries like this help preserve significant pivotal occurrences as well as stories and historical material that some would prefer to forget. This not only helps the society understand significant context on animals, but also provides a warning of potential future challenges that we can prevent as early as now.

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RESEARCHED BY: VILLENA, Jabez Paula

URL: https://www.patts.edu.ph/seahorse-update/saving-animals-serving-community-stray-lives-matter
TITLE: Diamonds in the Ruff
AUTHOR: PATTS College of Aeronautics
DATE PUBLISHED: October 8, 2022
KEY INFO: Last October 8, 2022, via Zoom, the PATTS Tourism Society (PTS) and Stray Haven, an animal rescue team from Las Pias, launched a sPAWtacular fundraising webinar project entitled Stray Lives Matter PH. The event, themed "Saving Animals, Serving Community: Stray Lives Matter," aimed to generate money for the stray animals of Paranaque City and featured an animal welfare conference to help educate and raise public awareness for stray animals. Initiatives like this can aid in reducing the prevalence of animal homelessness in the country, most especially in Davao City. This can hopefully stir and inspire multiple local organizations to also use webinars, lectures, or TedTalks to increase awareness amongst its citizens.

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A sPAWtacular fundraising webinar project called Stray Lives Matter PH was set off by the PATTS Tourism Society (PTS), together with Stray Haven - an animal rescue team from Las Piñas, last October 8, 2022 via Zoom . The event aimed to raise money for the stray animals of Parañaque City and featured an animal welfare conference to educate and increase awareness for stray animals, hence, the title "Saving Animals, Serving Community: Stray Lives Matter".

Ms. Beverly May L. Cuba, Administrative Assistant at Animal Doctors Veterinary Service Corporation and the webinar's Guest Speaker, provided an expert lecture and insight on proper care and treatment for animals, regardless of the type and breed of the animal. She began by stating that pet owners and animal communities should be made aware of their responsibilities to help care for and protect these animals, including the people around them. She emphasized that good animal welfare is an important part of ensuring animal health, and that in order to be a responsible pet owner, one must understand how to provide adequate sustenance - not just food and water, but also warmth, shelter, stimulation, and healthcare. Ms. Cuba also gave a background on the "Anti-Rabies Act of 2007 (RA 9482), an act providing for the control and elimination of human and animal rabies, prescribing penalties for violation thereof and appropriating funds thereof." She stated how a pet owner should abide by this Act for the safety of their pets and the public. She likewise gave a guide on proper pet vaccinations, especially rabies, to avoid illness or viral infections of any kind that may be harmful to both humans and the pets. Then, she provided the audience with a lesson on the importance of neutering or spaying to avoid the unwanted numbers of animals that a person could have so as to adequately provide for its needs. After all, this is part of the owner's responsibility.

However, the owner's responsibility must not only end with his or her own pets, but to all animals as well. Ms. Cuba raised awareness about the sad reality of how stray animals are mistreated, including the conditions of the animals in shelters and on the streets. All beings, especially sentient beings, must never be maltreated, neglected, or deprived of adequate care. She taught RA 10631: Section 4, a law protecting animals against cruelty, maltreatment, or neglect, and how a person, upon final conviction, must be punished with imprisonment and/or a fine according to its degree. Continuing further, as an expert in the field of animal welfare, Ms. Cuba entertained questions from the attendees about their concerns and queries about the lecture and as pet owners, varying from where to ask for veterinary help regarding pets, first-aid procedures for pets, and all sorts of curiosities in relation to the topic.

As part of the event, adorable and hilarious pet photo submissions were also showcased. Winners who were chosen received a cash gift as a prize. Millicent Gabriel, with the charming photo of her pet Siberian Husky, Brolly, won first prize. Before the event was over, certificates of appreciation were given to the honored guests to thank them for coming.

Animals are also conscious beings. The webinar was an eye-opener how powerless animals could be. It is, therefore, our responsibility, as capable human beings, to help and provide for their needs and protect them from harm. Though not paramount to human beings, it must be taken with seriousness that animal lives matter.

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URL: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mutual-rescue-carol-novello/1128997296
TITLE: Mutual Rescue: How Adopting a Homeless Animal Can Save You, Too
AUTHOR: Barnes&Noble
DATE PUBLISHED: April 9, 2019
KEY INFO: Through an examination of the emotional, practical, and spiritual benefits that rescued animals offer, Mutual Rescue explores the transformative effects that shelter pets have on people. It delves deeply into the intricacy and importance of the role that animals play in our lives through anecdotes, observations, and scientific studies. Every narrative in the book raises a previously undervalued advantage of adopting strays as rescue subjects. Books like this provide such a great foundation for individuals to learn more about how adopting stray animals can also help them. It could serve as an opportunity for people to understand more and delve deeper into the cathartic advantages that these animals can provide for society as a whole and prevent animal homelessness in the future.

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Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Section I Heart

Chapter 1 Finding Courage: Pets as Secure Bases and Safe Havens 13

Chapter 2 Building Trust: Animals and the Biochemistry of Bonding 30

Chapter 3 Coping with Grief: Fur us a Source of Comfort and Solace 45

Chapter 4 Flourishing After Sorrow: Four-Legged Support for Post-Traumatic Growth 59

Section II Body

Chapter 5 Vitalizing Physical Health: The Effect of Wags and Whiskers on Physiology 77

Chapter 6 Embracing Joy: Animals' Playful Companionship Transforms Loneliness 92

Chapter 7 Overcoming Illness and Injury: The Role of Pets in Persevering Through Physical Challenges 107

Chapter 8 Recovering from Addiction: The Stabilizing Power of Furry Acceptance 124

Section III Mind

Chapter 9 Cultivating Grit

Pets as a Source of Strength and Resilience 141

Chapter 10 Supporting Mental and Emotional Well-Being

Paws Anchor Us in the Present 157

Chapter 11 Fostering Children's Development

Animals' Impact on Autism, Reading Skills, and Cognitive Growth 174

Section IV Connection

Chapter 12 Enriching Relationships

Pets Bind Us Together 193

Chapter 13 Beyond Cats and Dogs

Appreciating the Natural World and All the Creatures in It 210

Chapter 14 Discovering Purpose

What Animals Can Teach Us About Meaning, Love, and Faith 224

About Mutual Rescue 239

Shelters and Rescue Organizations Referenced in the Book 241

Acknowledgments 243

Sources 249

About the Author and Collaborator 263

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URL: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/328886280_The_Impact_of_Government-Initiated_Interventions_Dog_Characteristics_and_Climate_on_Rabies_Cases_in_Davao_City_Philippines
TITLE: The Impact of Government-Initiated Interventions, Dog Characteristics, and Climate on Rabies Cases in Davao City, Philippines
AUTHORS: Department of Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science, Department of Biological Sciences and Environmental Studies, School of Management, University of the Philippines Mindanao, Davao City 8000 Philippines
DATE PUBLISHED: December 18, 2014
KEY INFO: In this study, the researchers report the trends of rabies in Davao City from 2006–2017, analyze the monthly pattern of rabies incidence in the city before and after the implementation of IRCP, assess the impact of IRCP using count regression models, and provide recommendations for the strategic implementation of the programs. Implementing research studies like this can encourage future researchers to dig deeper into animal homelessness and its detrimental causes and effects. Additionally, it can assist the government in taking action because the aforementioned findings implies the necessity of conducting an effect evaluation of government interventions and other risk variables in order to further aid in improving current management approaches.

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RESEARCHED BY: VILLENA, Jabez Paula

URL: https://www.alamy.com/quezon-city-philippines-7th-sep-2018-artists-paint-various-animals-on-a-wall-during-the-2018-art-in-island-mural-competition-in-quezon-city-the-philippines-sept-7-2018-the-mural-competition-aims-to-increase-awareness-on-protection-and-humane-treatment-of-all-animals-through-art-credit-rouelle-umalixinhuaalamy-live-news-image217995394.html
TITLE: 2018 Art in Island Mural Competition
AUTHOR: Alamy
DATE PUBLISHED: September 7, 2018
KEY INFO: During the 2018 Art in Island Mural Competition in Quezon City, Philippines last September 7, 2018, several artists painted numerous animals on a wall. The mural competition hopes to raise awareness about the necessity to protect and treat all animals responsibly. Through these forms of art, citizens would be able to grasp the conditions and circumstances stray animals continue to face. Being exposed to these in such venues can help lift and enlighten their minds to the reality of the predicament, which may then inspire them to impart knowledge through the various forms of art on the vitality of safeguarding and treating all animals with care, kindness, and compassion.

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Xinhua / Alamy Stock Photo

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24.7 MB (1.9 MB Compressed download)

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3600 x 2400 px | 30.5 x 20.3 cm | 12 x 8 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

7 September 2018

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This image could have imperfections as it's either historical or reportage.

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Quezon City, Philippines. 7th Sep, 2018. Artists paint various animals on a wall during the 2018 Art in Island Mural Competition in Quezon City, the Philippines, Sept. 7, 2018. The mural competition aims to increase awareness on protection and humane treatment of all animals through art. Credit: Rouelle Umali/Xinhua/Alamy Live News Stock Photo - Alamy

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Download this stock image: Quezon City, Philippines. 7th Sep, 2018. Artists paint various animals on a wall during the 2018 Art in Island Mural Competition in Quezon City, the Philippines, Sept. 7, 2018. The mural competition aims to increase awareness on protection and humane treatment of all animals through art.