Cebu City establishments with stray dogs urged: Get them sprayed, neutered

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 07/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The chief of the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF) has urged all establishments in the city to get stray dogs spayed and neutered through their office. “Base sa City Ordinance No.…

Rabies prevention: What to do if bitten by a dog or cat?

Pia Piquero 07/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Getting bitten by a dog or a cat can be a scary experience, but knowing how to respond can greatly impact your health outcomes. According to Dr. Alice Utlang, the Cebu City veterinarian,…

80 rescued dogs from pound in Cebu sparks happiness online

Immae Lachica 05/08/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— One successful rescue mission at a time. Cebuana private rescuer and animal advocate Careen Tan, shared on her Facebook account a reel of the 80 rescued dogs from the Danao City Pound. In her…

PAWS to file charges vs. Killua’s ‘killer’

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Animal welfare and rights group Philippine Animal Welfare Society (Paws) will be filing charges against the man accused of killing Killua, a golden retriever dog, in Camarines Sur. Paws, in a statement, said…

Golden Retrievers: The goodest breed we could ever have

Nikki Medalla- USJR Intern 03/20/2024

  CEBU CITY, Philippines– After the maltreatment of a Golden Retriever dog named Killua by a stranger which resulted in death, netizens especially fur parents took the initiative to spread an awareness message with pictures of them…

Love Your Pet Day: Celebrating our furbabies

Charen Alegres-USJR Intern 02/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines– Today is Love Your Pet Day, a day dedicated to loving our pets and celebrating the unconditional love they bring to our lives. Our pets enrich our lives with their presence and affection, from…

For the love of our furry friends

Morexette Marie B. Erram 02/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A distance spanning 23 kilometers did not deter Theresa Marie Vidal from saving several puppies from a terrible ending. It was already evening when Vidal learned about a distressed mother dog whose pups…

Hero dog ‘Appa’ rescues child in Davao de Oro landslide

Jessa Ngojo - CDN Social Media Specialist 02/10/2024

CONSOLACION, Cebu – In a remarkable twist of events, rescue dog Appa not only proves the age-old saying “dogs are man’s best friend” true but shows how they can save human lives. Meet Appa Appa is a…

Small dogs with long noses live the longest – UK study

Agence France Presse 02/03/2024

Small dogs with long noses, such as whippets and miniature dachshunds, live longer than large flat-faced breeds such as English bulldogs, new research said on Thursday. The study, which is based on data from more than half…

Indonesia police halt truck with over 200 dogs bound for slaughter

Agence France Presse 01/07/2024

SEMARANG — Indonesian police have intercepted a truck carrying more than 200 dogs shackled and bound for the slaughterhouse, authorities said, in the latest victory for activists who oppose eating dog meat. The vehicle was detained late…

Yearender 2023: The biggest crime stories in Cebu

Emmariel Ares 12/29/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The year 2023 has been quite an eventful time for Cebuanos, particularly in terms of crime occurrence. Throughout the year, the number of various types of criminal activities spiked up and caused citizens…

Poisoned pets’ owners settle case with foreigner

Mary Rose S. Sagarino 12/13/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – The owners of dogs and cats killed in Aliño Compound, Barangay Cabancalan, Mandaue City on December 2 have withdrawn their complaints against the foreigner accused of killing the pets using rat poison. The…

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