Dora and Boots were rescued in Cubao as small kittens. Dora looked sickly and lay on the sidewalk as Boots sat next to her protectively. Dora was diagnosed with a hernia and both where anemic. Despite it all, they were very sweet, gentle and trusting. After treatment and surgery they […]
When in Manila, a day in the life of a lazy animal welfare volunteer can be roller coaster-like. Sometimes in a good way. Other times not. I volunteer for CARA Welfare Philippines, an animal welfare group in the Philippines. As much as I would like to do more, I find that the demands of work,
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This coming September 29th, 2013, the Animal Kingdom Foundation Inc. and the Bureau of Animal Industry will be holding an Animal Welfare Awareness celebration at the Quezon City Memorial Circle which aims to strengthen the drive of various animal organizations about making people realize the importance of proper ways of taking care of different animals
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One of the most effective means of raising awareness on animal welfare and responsible pet ownership is through educational talks and campaigns. And last, September 5th, CARA was able to further promote its causes through a partnership with the University of the Philippines. Held at the UP CMC Auditorium, the event dubbed as “PEThics: Fostering
CARA volunteer Victor Villareal on his TNR talk. While Dr. Valerie Velez stressed timely vaccination and proper grooming for cats. “What’s the difference between adopting a rescue cat and a ordinary cat?” There is no difference. According to CARA Welfare Philippines volunteer Victor Villa-Real, “All of them will purr and meow. Is any cat more
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Jack Black was among the dogs set to be euthanized at the Pasig City Pound. CARA agreed to rescue him and give him a second chance. He was brought to our partner clinic where he was diagnosed with a severe worm infestation and anemia. It was later discovered that he also had
KitKat was dumped at one of our volunteer’s home as a small kitten. At the CARA Adopt a Pet Greenbelt event, she was adopted by a lovely Expat couple. She is now enjoying her new home in Makati with her fur sibling Lito and her new human family.
When Bowie got sick his owners decided to abandon him because they did not want to pay for medical treatment. Luckily, one of our volunteers took him in and nursed him back to health. It was discovered that Bowie was also deaf like many other white odd-eye cats. He became a healthy and beautiful
Rizzo was rescued at the Cainta, Rizal Public Market. The reporter had seen him a few times and was stunned to see a stray walking around on two legs. Many in the are believed that he had been hit by a car. However, after CARA rescued him, our partner vet Doc Mace diagnosed him
Canine and feline lovers gathered once again to enjoy a feast of great food and good fellowship at the annual Yum Cha event organized by CARA Welfare Phils. in partnership with Hyatt Hotel & Casino. The event, held last June 29 at Li Li Chinese Restaurant in Hyatt Hotel, was graced by people who
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Opie was rescued in the Sta. Cruz area, after a concerned citizen alerted CARA to a dog with enlarged and infected looking testicles. At the clinic it was determined that Opie had a rubberband tied around his testicles, and it had already embedded itself into the skin. After removal and treatment for infection, Opie
