An estimated 103 dogs are in danger of being euthanized at the local pound of San Jose Del Monte City, Bulacan. The San Jose Del Monte Veterinary Hospital in Bulacan badly needs these dogs to be adopted soon so that they will not be forced to put them down. The date set for their euthanization was last June 21, Friday but this has been extended for a short time thanks to the efforts of advocates.
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Dr. Alejandro Enciso, from the SJDM Regulatory Servince Division, explained to GMA: “Pag nakikita namin na may mga nag-a-adopt, we extend. ‘Yung euthanasia, last recourse na namin yon. Kung talagang walang a-adopt, ‘yung matitira, sinu-subject naman to euthanasia.” [If we see that there are interested adopters, we extend. Euthanasia is our last recourse. If there is really no one willing to adopt them, we are forced to euthanize those that are left.]
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The Pawssion Project, a Bacolod-based nonprofit group geared towards the protection of strays, has been busy mobilizing volunteers and calling for donations to rescue these 103 dogs. They posted on their Instagram story that the rescue would take place sometime this week with further details to be announced. Upon talking to them, they have confirmed that local pound has agreed to hold off on the euthanization as long as they can commit to rescuing all the dogs.
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Should you be interested to adopt or assist you may contact The Pawssion Project through their Instagram account. They are also looking for volunteers, monetary donations, items like cages, leashes, and collars, and help with fencing of a temporary shelter. A little help can go a long way and there are so many little things we can do to help!
How do you think we can address the problem of strays in the Philippines?
Photos courtesy of The Pawssion Project
