If you spot a snake, call this DENR-7 hotline

Pia Piquero and Kim Ablaña 02/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Central Visayas (DENR-7) is urging those who spot snakes to call its hotline number. This is in response to the numerous sightings of king cobras…

City vet: ‘Do not kill king cobras if you’re not threatened’

Pia Piquero and Kim Ablaña 02/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A veterinarian is urging residents to refrain from killing king cobras if they do not feel threatened. Jessica Maribojoc, head of Cebu City’s Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF), stated that all species,…

Christmas is for every creature: A dog shelter’s story

Immae Lachica 12/15/2023

In the quiet Barangay of Can-asujan, a sanctuary emerges just a few kilometers away from the busy highway in Carcar City—a haven for the voiceless, where a symphony of barks extends a warm welcome to all. Founder…

Here’s why we should be thankful for our dogs

Immae Lachica 11/23/2023

  CEBU CITY, Philippines— Our furry companions bring boundless joy into our lives, reminding us daily to cherish the simple pleasures. From their wagging tails to the kisses they give, they easily make a “ruff” day a…

Courtship of Philippine eagle pair captured on film

Edwin Fernandez 11/15/2023

COTABATO CITY—Government wildlife conservationists documented last week the courtship of a pair of the national bird in the Cotabato province side of Mt. Apo, the country’s highest peak. Shirley Uy, protected area superintendent of the Mt. Apo…

Dogs don kimonos, receive blessings in place of children in aging Japan

11/15/2023

ZAMA, Japan – A traditional ceremony for children is catching on among pet owners in Japan, where dogs and cats are receiving ever more attention amid the nation’s plummeting birth rates. Natsuki Aoki took her two Chihuahuas…

Hachiko: Japan’s ever-faithful dog turns 100

11/09/2023

Tokyo, Japan—In the hurly-burly outside one of Tokyo’s main train stations stands a statue of a dog, whose true story of loyalty has made him a beloved mascot for generations. Hachiko, whose birth centenary is this week, belonged…

Central Visayas logs 19 suspected rabies-related deaths

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Central Visayas is experiencing a rise in animal bite cases, with 19 suspected rabies-related deaths being investigated. The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) observed an increase in the total number of…

Cebu City vet says pet’s behavior is the mirror of its owner’s treatment

Immae Lachica 09/29/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— A dog’s behavior is most of the time a reflection of how they are being treated by their owners. This is what Dr. Jessica Maribojoc, head of the Cebu City Department of Veterinary Medicine…

Cebu City vet: Properly dispose deceased pets

Immae Lachica 09/07/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Every pet should be treated like they are part of the family, from the day they step foot in our homes up to their last day. This was the reminder of Dr. Jessica Maribojoc,…

Nadine Lustre needs help in finding new homes for rescued pups

Immae Lachica 09/06/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Help get these pups into new homes. This is the plea of actress Nadine Lustre on her Instagram stories as she rescued five puppies who were left unattended around their area. Nadine said these…

PH-based corgi wins hearts (and prize) at  World Dog Show 2023

Mary Villegas 08/31/2023

Just when you think that Jungkook or Jennie Kim are always the frontrunners, it’s about time we put fur babies in the spotlight. Meet Dalbong, the Filipino corgi who just snagged a title at the World Dog…

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