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04/06/2026

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31/05/2026

May Stray Feeding Program - FurPaws Society 🐾

29/05/2026

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"Responsible Rescuing VS. Animal Hoarding"

Let's be honest, daghan kaayo ug tawo nga abi nila ang pag rescue kay paspas ra nga “kuhaon dayon” tungod kay luoy. Emotion-driven rescuing often looks like compassion at first, but without responsibility, mahimong suffer both ang rescuer ug ang animals.

This is the uncomfortable truth:
There is a huge difference between RESPONSIBLE ANIMAL RESCUING and ANIMAL HOARDING.

And yes, kinahanglan ni nato istoryahan.

At FurPaws Society, gusto namo mahimong klaro sa tanan nga dili mi full-time rescuers, ug wala sad mi plano mahimong hoarders. We are simply people trying to help animals WITHIN our capacity.

Because rescue is not about numbers.
Dili ni padaghanay ug iro ug iring.
Dili ni competition kung kinsay pinakadaghan ug “rescued.”
And definitely, dili ni dapat mahimong emotional impulsiveness nga walay long-term responsibility.

Kay unsa may gamit sa “rescue” kung:

• walay igo nga food?
• walay proper veterinary care?
• walay safe nga shelter?
• walay sanitation?
• walay recovery plan?
• walay capacity ang rescuer mentally, emotionally, ug financially?

Good intentions are not always enough.

Usahay, people keep taking animals because they feel guilty saying “no.” But eventually, the animals also suffer when resources become limited. Mao na ang reality nga dili ganahan dawaton sa uban.

Animal hoarding is when someone takes in more animals beyond their actual capacity to care for them properly. Even if the intention started from kindness, mahimong neglect gihapon ang ending kung dili na kaya i-provide ilang needs.

That is NOT the kind of rescue culture we want to normalize.

We always believe in RESPONSIBLE RESCUING.

Meaning:

✓ Knowing your limits
✓ Being honest about your capacity
✓ Prioritizing quality care over quantity
✓ Ensuring rescued animals are fed properly
✓ Providing veterinary attention if needed
✓ Supporting spay and neuter advocacy
✓ Maintaining proper sanitation
✓ Avoiding burnout and compassion fatigue
✓ Understanding financial responsibility
✓ Asking for help when necessary
✓ Focusing on rehabilitation and responsible adoption
✓ Educating people, not just collecting animals

Because real rescue is MORE than simply picking up an animal from the streets.

When you rescue, you help them become stable again:

• physically
• mentally
• emotionally

You help them regain trust sa tao.
You help them become healthy again.
You help them learn proper behavior and socialization.
You train and guide them so they become more adoptable and ready for a forever home.

And yes, responsible rescue also includes SPAY and NEUTER for them whenever possible. Because rescue is not only about saving lives today, it is also about preventing more suffering tomorrow.

Importante sad ang RESPONSIBLE ADOPTION.

Dili pwede nga sige lang ta ug kuha without finding loving and responsible homes for them. Adoption helps create more space so more animals can still be rescued and helped in the future.

A responsible rescuer understands that:

Rescue → Recovery → Rehabilitation → Kapon → Adoption → More Space for more animals in need

That is sustainable rescue.

Importante kaayo ni: You do NOT need to save every animal alone.

Okay ra muingon:
“Wala nami’y space.”
“Kulang among resources.”
“Dili pa namo kaya ug another rescue.”

That does not make you heartless.
That makes you RESPONSIBLE.

Because real rescue is not about feeding your emotions temporarily.
It is about giving animals a better and sustainable life.

To everyone supporting FurPaws Society, thank you for understanding our mission. We are trying to build a rescue community rooted in education, responsibility, and realistic compassion.

Dili kay pressure.
Dili kay padaghanay.
Dili kay para mahimong “savior.”

We want responsible people.
Responsible rescuers.
Responsible pet owners.
Responsible adopters.

Kay ang tinuod nga rescue dili lang kay “luoy.”
It is commitment.
It is sacrifice.
It is responsibility.

One feeding at a time.
One rescue at a time.
One responsible decision at a time.

Because animals deserve more than temporary sympathy.
They deserve proper care, dignity, stability, and a real chance at life.

03/05/2026

21/04/2026

Salamat po!

We would like to express our deepest gratitude to all our event sponsors and donors who made our First Anniversary Free Anti-Rabies Vaccination Program possible and successful.

This event would not have been as impactful without your generosity, trust, and support for animal welfare.

A special thank you to Doc Laurence Virgil Gascal of Animal Aide Veterinary Supplies & Services for donating 100 anti-rabies vaccines for the event. We also give a big applause to his team for administering the deworming treatments and anti-rabies vaccines during the event. Your hands-on support ensured that everything was carried out properly and efficiently, and it made a big difference in the success of the program.

To 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, thank you for donating 1 sack of dog food and 1 sack of cat food, which helped us provide additional support for rescued and community animals.

To WICKO PET Clinic, thank you kaayo Doc Zacarias Nason and Doc Diocieles Anliban for adding 30 anti-rabies vaccines, 3 boxes of wet cat food, and dewormers. Your support plays a big role in expanding our reach and care for more animals.

To Bella's Ark Kennel, thank you for donating repacked dog food for our freebies. Your contribution helped make the event more meaningful for furparents.

To 𝐒𝐢𝐫 𝐂𝐢𝐨 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲, thank you for the support and for connecting us with Fanfreluche Enterprises Inc., a sister company of Lakpue Drug, Inc. (LDI), for donating a generous package of dewormers and vitamins, including 12 samples of 120ml vitamins and FEI sack bag.

To Pilmico Feeds, thank you for donating repacked Elite Maxime Premium Dog Food for freebies for the furbabies who showed up for the event. Your support added joy and value to the experience of our furparents and their pets.

To ELIM Ozamiz, thank you for donating 8 boxes of Nutri Chunks Beef Flavored Sticks. Your support added value to the event experience for our furparents.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed financially to support the event, meals, and other expenses:

Ma’am Apple Pi and Sir Lloyd Bazar – ₱5,000 for the event and ₱2,000 for snacks and volunteer rewards
Ma’am Marieben – ₱1,000
Ma’am Shanife Padilla – ₱1,000
Ma’am Beverly – ₱500
Ma’am Louila Gerolaga – ₱1,500
Ma’am Joanie (through solicitations from her kakilala) – ₱3,500
Doc Sheilah – ₱3,000

To everyone who gave, no matter the amount, thank you. Every contribution helped make this event smoother, more organized, and more meaningful.

And lastly, to our volunteers, thank you for showing up in every part of this process, from repacking, assisting during the event, preparing materials, cleaning up, and helping organize everything in between. This event would not have been possible without your time, effort, and dedication.

This celebration is not just ours alone. It is built by everyone who believes in animal welfare and responsible pet ownership.

Daghang salamat everyone 🐶🐱