Animal rights group appeals to animal lovers to save 100 dogs, cats soon to be euthanized

On Thursday, October 15, Pawssion Project announced that 100 dogs and a number of cats were on “death row” because they had been in the City of San Jose Del Monte (SJDM) pound for over a month. 

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The group is calling to animal lovers to save the lives of this animals and give them a second chance at life, unless they will be adopted or fostered, they will soon be euthanized. 

On Wednesday, October 21, Pawssion Project will hold a rescue operation and facilitate the adoption of the strays. Those interested to participate may reach out to the group or head straight to San Jose del Monte pound with a valid ID, 1x1 picture, and P500 adoption fee which will include anti-rabies shots and a spaying/neutering procedure.

The fee, the group explained, will also help fund the food and other vet care needs of the other shelter animals.

Please consider adopting. We will be happy to pay for the adoption fees of the impounded dogs, we will also do a distemper test onsite and we can cover the vaccination and deworming. Just please, give the impounded dogs a chance,

Pawssion Project wrote on its social media page. 

We really need adopters. We cannot take them all to the shelter. 

While the city vet does not want to euthanize as much as possible, the organization said they are left with no choice as the pound is reaching full capacity. 

Dr. Alejandro Sison, Veterinarian I said that euthanizing dogs is a last resort and that they make efforts to have the dogs adopted first. He also explained that according to the Anti-Rabies Act of 2007, impounded dogs that go unclaimed after three days can be placed for adoption or euthanized. He said too that there is pressure to euthanize dogs when they cannot accommodate barangays’ dog-catching requests.

The shelter’s founder, Malou Perez said that the SJDM pound feeds its animals twice a day and has them treated for illnesses, but the city budget is limited with the coronavirus pandemic.

Those who cannot adopt but wish to extend their help to the animals may instead pledge for an adoption fee through Pawssion Project, and donate to fund distemper kits and vaccinations of the dogs, and additional kennels.

Animal lovers also have the option of sponsoring a rescue.

If you wish to have a dog/cat rescued by us, kindly help us by sponsoring a rescue. Initial fee would be P1,100 (included the adoption fee, plus distemper and parvo testing, deworming, and 5-in-1 vaccine). Monthly sustenance of your sponsored rescue would be P1,000 a month,

Pawssion Project explained. 

Please encourage people to adopt or at least foster. Donate and sponsor if you can't take in one. Volunteer during the rescue if you can. And please advocate and help spread the word when you can. Adopt, don’t shop,

the group pleaded.

For those who want to donate in kind, collars and leashes, cages and travel crates, dog food, meat and rice both for the shelter and the pound are needed.

Adopting of the said animals will save more than just their life, but also, it will open a spot for the next rescue to be brought in. Meaning, rescued animals will be having a better shot of finding a forever home.