This is an example of a healthy well maintained colony. This photo was taken at the Manila Polo Club. The cats are all spayed and neutered and are fed daily by a volunteer. They keep the rodent and roach situation under control and live peacefully alongside their fellow human beings. We encourage all villages, clubs and areas […]
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Not only is killing or throwing away cats cruel and illegal it is NOT EFFECTIVE in controlling the population of stray cats in your area. More than thirty years of documented proof shows that trap-and-kill methods have no lasting effect on reducing feral cat populations. Trap and kill is simply ineffective, expensive and cruel. If all
Last February 20, 2016, I joined a group of CARA volunteers to visit the Laguna Pit Bulls (LPB) Center. I didn’t know what to expect, but I knew it was time to help out in any way I can. I’m glad I signed up because this was one of the most fulfilling experiences I’ve had. To
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First you have to join an animal welfare group. We hope you will join CARA! Non-profit groups that rely on volunteers always have so many areas that will need help. You can always try to make a difference by yourself but in our experience, having a group to back us up makes our efforts so much
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“Never doubt that a small, group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead It’s summer, a perfect time to consider joining a group that helps make a difference in the world! If you love animals then we suggest you join CARA, which
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We have prepared a list of things you need to have ready before fostering a rescued dog or cat from CARA. For Dogs, make sure you prepare the following: 1. Two food bowls 2. A dog “bed” 3. Collar & leash 4. Toys suitable for dogs 5. Good quality food 6. Brush & shampoo if
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Before you decide to foster we need you to consider these factors first: 1. What is your financial situation? Can you afford to foster a pet? If you have limited financial resources please let us know how much you are able to spend so we may allocate additional funds and find the right pet for you.
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Please read our fostering policies carefully, we want to ensure our rescued animals go to a loving and safe environment. 1. CATS: INDOOR ONLY – fostered cats must be kept indoors with a litter tray. Houses/condos must be fitted with fly screens to prevent the cat going outside or falling out the window. In specific cases,
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Carefully read through and fill out the Foster Application Form as well as the Fostering Policies. Because CARA does not run an animal shelter, rescued animals need to be placed in a good home with fosters that are interested in investing energy and time as well as possibly financial resources in rehabilitating the animal and
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This month, it is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to 2 of our cattery cats–Amber and Jay-Z. Amber was one of our cats who had a thyroid problem. She was recently diagnosed with leptospirosis and her body couldn’t take it anymore. Jay-Z was one of our adopted cats who was returned to
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We see a stray cat or dog – we pet them and feed them if only to help get them through at least a day of not being hungry and deprived of social interaction. Oftentimes, we feel helpless that we can’t do anything more – due to whatever life situation that prevents us to rescue or adopt more animals,
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CARA tries to respond to as many rescue requests as possible. But since CARA does not have a shelter, we always have to face the question: Once the animal fully recovers from its injuries, where can we keep the animal? The answer is to temporarily rehome the rescue. This is where the need for foster
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