Love The Strays Philippines

25/04/2026

𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗞-𝗜𝗡𝗦 📢

Kami ay tumatanggap ng walk-ins para sa aming kapon outreach sa Quisao Elementary School, Pililla, Rizal hanggang 3:00 PM ngayong araw.

Ito ay para sa 𝗹𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗴.

Kung malapit lang kayo at may alagang aspin o puspin na kailangang ipakapon, maaari pa kayong pumunta habang may natitirang slots.

24/03/2026

COB Call for Adoption: Zorro 🖤

Last Sunday, I was finishing my feeding rounds in the Mercato area, and as usual… Zorro was right there, following me the whole time.

It honestly breaks my heart seeing him now - he’s the only cat left in that area. He used to have Ivory. Now, he’s alone.

Zorro is a very sweet boy - loyal, gentle, and comfortable around people. He’s been a resident there for almost 2 years. While the stall staff make sure he gets fed, it’s still different when a cat finally has a place to call home… someone to truly love him.

I remember before, whenever it would rain hard, he and Ivory would just squeeze under the stalls to stay dry. No real shelter, no real security. 😞

I really hope someone chooses Zorro this time.
I hope someone opens their home and heart for him.

He deserves more than just surviving out there. He deserves a family.

If you’re willing to give Zorro a home, please message us. 🙏🏼🐾

14/03/2026

ABUSIVE K9 HANDLER CHARGED WITH ANIMAL CRUELTY

Remember Bingo? He’s the K9 dog who was violently mistreated by his handler, Noel Gañola, within the premises of MERALCO in Pasig last 2025.

In a video captured of the incident, Gañola can be seen choking Bingo, lifting him up by his leash until he was dangling in the air by his neck. The abuse continued as Gañola repeatedly struck Bingo to his neck and delivered several hard punches to his abdomen.

Immediately after the incident, MERALCO, longtime partner of PAWS in animal welfare, expressed zero tolerance for animal cruelty and acted swiftly to ensure Bingo’s safety. In addition, the witness formally filed a case alongside PAWS.

Initially, the Prosecutor dismissed the case, accepting Gañola’s defense that he was only trying to save Bingo from swallowing a ball, but PAWS filed a Motion for Reconsideration and argued that forcefully pulling Bingo’s leash until he was "dangling in the air by his neck" and striking him can in no way be considered acceptable veterinary practice for clearing a canine airway, as it is contrary to logic, common sense, and basic first aid to attempt to "save" a choking animal by constricting its neck.

Bingo’s handler, Noel Gañola, has now been indicted for violating the Animal Welfare Act.

No job or task can ever excuse violence in any workplace, and certainly not in the treatment of animals. The use of force, fear, or intimidation that causes harm or trauma has no place in training.

K9s are heroes and our sentient partners in service. They risk their lives in the line of duty for humans and serve with nothing but loyalty, and their dedication deserves to be met with proper care, protection, respect, and dignity. Their welfare must be a priority for the humans who are responsible for them.

PAWS will continue to fight for Bingo and working dogs like him. Securing Gañola’s conviction is in line with our mission to end animal cruelty, giving a chilling effect and reminder to abusive trainers: stop torturing working dogs. Committing acts of cruelty can cause you to lose your job, your company to lose its contracts with animal-loving companies like MERALCO, and land you in jail.

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If you witness or film an act of cruelty, please prioritize coordinating with law enforcement officials or submitting your affidavit if you want PAWS to assist you in filing a case.

It is recommended that those with video evidence postpone posting on social media accounts until the case has been filed to avoid instances where the animal offender may try to go into hiding, intimidate additional witnesses, or further obstruct the gathering of evidence that will enable us to secure a conviction.

Learn how to fight animal cruelty at paws.org.ph/prosecution

02/03/2026

Today we celebrate the countless cats who have been through so much, and still choose love, trust, and hope. They deserve all the care, comfort, and kindness the world can give! 🐱

This International Rescue Cat Day, our very own rescued Puspin TikTok is here to remind us just how beautiful a rescued heart can be! And he’s not alone, because there are hundreds more rescued cats at the PAWS Shelter, each with their own story, and each patiently waiting for their own chance at a loving home.

Here are a few meowningful ways you can help make a difference for rescued cats:

💚 Adopt: Opening your heart and home to a rescued cat and giving them the furever family they’ve been waiting for is the best way to help! Adopt at paws.org.ph/adopt

💚 Foster: Just as important, rescue efforts are made possible by the compassionate people who offer temporary homes to help rescued cats heal, grow, and thrive before being admitted into the shelter or finding their forever families. Foster at paws.org.ph/foster

💚 Donate: Your generosity helps us provide love, care, and comfort to hundreds of rescued cats while they wait to be adopted at the shelter. Support rescued cats at paws.org.ph/donate

Happy International Rescue Cat Day! 🐾

01/03/2026

After we stepped in for Yale, the man responsible pled guilty & received a suspended jail sentence, probation, & a two-year ban on owning animals.

Yale’s suffering & injuries were so severe that he had to be euthanized. We won’t stop fighting for dogs like him.

22/02/2026

The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) condemns in the strongest possible terms the cruel act committed by a 23-year-old university student who threw a live cat off a bridge in Indang, Cavite.

This disturbing act is not only morally reprehensible—it is a crime punishable under the Animal Welfare Act (Republic Act No. 8485, as amended by RA 10631), which penalizes any person who subjects an animal to cruelty or causes its unnecessary suffering or death.

The individual claims that he threw the cat because he believed the animal was already dead. However, the video circulating online clearly shows that the manner in which he picked up and handled the cat indicates that he was aware the animal was still alive. Equally disturbing is the fact that an accomplice filmed the incident, apparently for TikTok content.

Cruelty against animals is not entertainment. It is a serious offense under Philippine law.

PAWS has coordinated with law enforcement authorities who were prepared to file charges. We were informed, however, that another animal welfare organization had already initiated action. PAWS has since spoken with Humane Philippines, which confirmed that they have gathered sufficient evidence and will be filing the criminal case on Monday.

In addition, PAWS has formally written to Cavite State University, where the individual is reportedly enrolled, urging the university administration to conduct its own investigation and to impose appropriate disciplinary sanctions consistent with the school’s policies and standards of conduct.

Animal cruelty is a serious offense and must be treated as such. Acts that inflict suffering on animals, particularly when committed for amusement or online attention, demonstrate a troubling disregard for the law and for basic standards of human decency. Those responsible must be held fully accountable.

PAWS will continue to monitor this case closely and support efforts to ensure that justice is served.

11/02/2026

The Animal Welfare Desk Bill—developed by PETA and sponsored by Rep. Leila de Lima —has just been filed in Congress 👏

The bill aims to establish a dedicated Animal Welfare Desk in every police station and to create an Animal Welfare Ombudsman Unit. If passed, the bill will ensure faster response, clearer accountability, and stronger enforcement of animal protection laws in the Philippines 🐾

31/01/2026