“You’re a good owner,” my friend would say. Behind the attempt to smile, the girl in the mirror could only shake her head. This isn’t a story about the sunshine-and-flowers about having pets. This is about being ignorant to the actual responsibilities of being a full parent to a pet. Unless you’re aware […]
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Remember MC? He was the Siberian Husky reported to us last week who was very weak, lost a lot of fur and had a lot of wounds on his body. He was found to be positive for ringworm and demodectic mange. (bottom pictures are when he was rescued) He is now doing better and his
UPDATE: MC is recovering! Read More »
A very happy ending for two of our rescues, Sam and Lala! Sam is one of our senior dogs and was found near our clinic in Mandaluyong last year — tricycle drivers in the area told us that he was abandoned by his owner and that he fell from the second floor of a
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CARA is here to help support and guide you. But we MUST DO IT TOGETHER. To set up a Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) of stray cats in your community, do the following first. 1. Get support – try to form a TNR group consisting of like-minded cat lovers; it is much easier working in a team. CARA can help
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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
Adoptable Yitzak quenching her thirst amidst this intense summer heat. Please make sure that your pets have access to clean water the whole day, especially during these hot hot months. Photo by Petograpiya — Posted by: Steph Lim Reposted by: Teph Guira If you can’t adopt, foster. If you can’t foster, donate. If
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Despite the huge number of strays on the streets so many people continue to ignore the importance of neutering/spaying of pets. Their reluctance stems from the following misconceptions, which we shall refer to as myths. 1. Will spaying or neutering my pet cause it to become fat and lazy? No weight gain is due to being
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We at CARA have been constantly drumming the need to spay or neuter our pets. Why exactly should we do it? Here are three reasons we should do it. It’s Healthy for your Pet Spaying and neutering helps dogs and cats live longer, healthier lives. Altering your feline friend will increase his/her life an average
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Giving animals as gifts, especially to children, more often than not, causes suffering for the animal, like when the recipient is not prepared for the responsibilities it entails to take care of them. This coming Easter, let’s not participate in this cruel practice by sparing live bunnies and chicks. There are plenty of ways to
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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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