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Philippine native dogs are hunting dogs. šŸ¾
11/02/2024

Philippine native dogs are hunting dogs. šŸ¾

Our native dogs we often call a*o, ido, ayam, askal, or aspin, are hunting dogs historically (although our ancestors distinguished those who had the abilities to hunt). Their counterparts in various mountainous and forested provinces, especially those with indigenous peoples such as the Asong Gubat of Bukidnon, remain hunters. The divergence occurred when most of the Filipinos embraced colonial life and the role of their dogs diminished when the hunting culture dwindled; while those who defied colonization continued the tradition, thus their dogs remained accustomed to hunting.

Asong Gubat and other documented native hunting dogs in various parts of the country are reservoirs of the DNA of our native dogs. But this does not diminish the value of their counterparts in a typical Philippine village who are products of centuries of mongrelization. History attests to the ability of the Aspins, be they a mongrel or an Asong Gubat-like. We can still unleash the centuries-old--or even thousands-old--hunting prowess of the Aspins if we will only believe. An Aspin can be a smart service dog. We inherited them from our ancestors. They are gifts from the past. We are the ones who must value them the most. They can be everything they are.

Read more about the history of our dogs in Dogs in Philippine History. You may purchase a copy via shopee.com/dogsphi .

11/01/2024
A fun run with your fur babies! šŸ¾See you at Mission Hills Clubhouse on February 10, 2024 and join the fun as we help in ...
07/01/2024

A fun run with your fur babies! šŸ¾
See you at Mission Hills Clubhouse on February 10, 2024 and join the fun as we help in charities.

19/10/2023
They get smaller every yearā€¦
17/06/2023

They get smaller every yearā€¦

Hello, rescuers! Been a whileā€¦ šŸ¾
25/05/2023

Hello, rescuers! Been a whileā€¦ šŸ¾

A World War II hero šŸ¾
26/04/2023

A World War II hero šŸ¾

Judy, a purebred pointer, was the mascot of several ships in the Pacific, and was captured by the Japanese in 1942 and taken to a prison camp. There she met Aircraftsman Frank Williams, who shared his small portion of rice with her.

Judy raised morale in the POW camp, and also barked when poisonous snakes, crocodiles or even tigers approached the prisoners. When the prisoners were shipped back to Singapore, she was smuggled out in a rice sack, never whimpering or betraying her presence to the guards.

The next day, that ship was torpedoed. Williams pushed Judy out of a porthole in an attempt to save her life, even though there was a 15-foot drop to the sea. He made his own escape from the ship, but was then recaptured and sent to a new POW camp.

He didn't know if Judy had survived, but soon he began hearing stories about a dog helping drowning men reach pieces of debris after the shipwreck. And when Williams arrived at the new camp, he said: "I couldnā€™t believe my eyes! As I walked through the gate, a scraggly dog hit me square between the shoulders and knocked me over. Iā€™d never been so glad to see the old girl!"

They spent a year together at that camp in Sumatra. "Judy saved my life in so many ways," said Williams. "But the greatest of all was giving me a rea*on to live. All I had to do was look into those weary, bloodshot eyes and ask myself: 'What would happen to her if I died?' I had to keep going."

Once hostilities ceased, Judy was then smuggled aboard a troopship heading back to Liverpool. In England, she was awarded the Dickin Medal (the "Victoria Cross" for animals) in May 1946. Her citation reads: "For magnificent courage and endurance in Japanese prison camps, which helped to maintain morale among her fellow prisoners, and also for saving many lives through her intelligence and watchfulness".

At the same time, Frank Williams was awarded the PDSA's White Cross of St. Giles for his devotion to Judy. Frank and Judy spent a year after the war visiting the relatives of English POWs who had not survived, and Frank said that Judy "always provided a comforting presence to the families."

When Judy finally died at the age of 13, Frank spent two months building a granite and marble memorial in her memory, which included a plaque describing her life story.

Have a blessed Lent, fellow rescuers. šŸ¾
07/04/2023

Have a blessed Lent, fellow rescuers. šŸ¾

Philippine purebred Forest Dogs šŸ‡µšŸ‡­šŸ‡µšŸ‡­šŸ‡µšŸ‡­
14/01/2023

Philippine purebred Forest Dogs šŸ‡µšŸ‡­šŸ‡µšŸ‡­šŸ‡µšŸ‡­

Hope you all had a meaningful Christmas šŸ’– HAPPY NEW YEAR from us here at Save-a-Stray! šŸ¾
31/12/2022

Hope you all had a meaningful Christmas šŸ’– HAPPY NEW YEAR from us here at Save-a-Stray! šŸ¾

Check out this cute doggo! šŸ¶

29/12/2022

šŸ’–šŸ¾ helping the helpless

In case you are looking for your lost Beagle, he was brought here by MH security personnel last night. He was found walk...
25/12/2022

In case you are looking for your lost Beagle, he was brought here by MH security personnel last night. He was found walking aimlessly, maybe lost his way. But do not worry he is safe here at Save-a-Stray, and you can claim him anytime. Kindly bring with you any proof of ownership. šŸ¾

Missing doggo alert!Dear Mission Hills neighbors, in case you see this dog, please inform the Admin Office. Or you can a...
21/12/2022

Missing doggo alert!
Dear Mission Hills neighbors, in case you see this dog, please inform the Admin Office. Or you can alo shoot us a message. Sheā€™s been missed at home šŸ¾

More adoptions at the kennel today. God bless your kind hearts our Mission Hills neighbors. šŸ¾
23/11/2022

More adoptions at the kennel today. God bless your kind hearts our Mission Hills neighbors. šŸ¾

Thanks to our House Angels, four rescue puppies were adopted today šŸ¾ God bless you, and congratulations to you, our new ...
22/11/2022

Thanks to our House Angels, four rescue puppies were adopted today šŸ¾ God bless you, and congratulations to you, our new fur-Moms! šŸ¾

22/11/2022

Aspin puppies ready for adoption!
Please visit us at Belmont Road in Sta. Barbara 1 šŸ¾ your furry friend is waiting for you. šŸ¾

We have puppies looking for their forever homes. Come and visit our kennel here at Belmont Road, your furry friend may j...
10/11/2022

We have puppies looking for their forever homes. Come and visit our kennel here at Belmont Road, your furry friend may just be waiting for you here!

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank our donors Ms. Malou Gutierrez of Philkairos and Dra. Susan Arcigal of Sta. Isablel for sending cash support for our rescue dogs at Save-a-Stray. šŸ¾ God bless you.

Our neighbor, the Mias of Sta. Barabara 2, lost their male Shih Tzu named Oreo. Heā€™s fur is black with whites on his tum...
19/10/2022

Our neighbor, the Mias of Sta. Barabara 2, lost their male Shih Tzu named Oreo. Heā€™s fur is black with whites on his tummy side. If found you can bring Oreo to Save-a-Stray kennel at Belmont Road in Sta. Barbara 1 or directly to the Miasā€™ residence. šŸ¾ Oreo must be very scared and anxious by now and doesnā€™t know how to get home. Please help Oreo! šŸ¾ Kindly call or mesage us at 09189302805 for any information.

New puppies in the kennel!Sired by the same rescue doggo, Happy, our new dams, Tisay and Garlic, delivered seven and nin...
16/10/2022

New puppies in the kennel!
Sired by the same rescue doggo, Happy, our new dams, Tisay and Garlic, delivered seven and nine puppies respectively in their litter. We have 16 healthy puppies soon to be up for adoptions!


For adoption and donations,
please call or text (0918) 9302805

Save-a-Stray would like to thank Mr. Jojo Oliveros of Sta. Cecilia for his generous donation. šŸ¾ God bless you Sir! For a...
13/10/2022

Save-a-Stray would like to thank Mr. Jojo Oliveros of Sta. Cecilia for his generous donation. šŸ¾ God bless you Sir!


For adoption and donations,
please call or text (0918) 9302805

Dog rescue work is sometimes hard on the heart. šŸ¾That female Aspin on the Save-a-Stray poster is Koochie. Sheā€™s a 4-mont...
10/10/2022

Dog rescue work is sometimes hard on the heart. šŸ¾
That female Aspin on the Save-a-Stray poster is Koochie. Sheā€™s a 4-month old rescue puppy, and has been adopted last week during the World Animal Day event of PCCI by a kind hearted gentleman from Cainta, Rizal. We really miss Koochie here at Save-a-Stray. But weā€™re sure that she is now living a comfortable happy life with her new family. šŸ¾ Goodbye for now, Koochie! šŸ¾

Save-a-Stray would like to congratulate BeSh Pet, Vista Mall Antipolo and the Philippine Canine Club, Inc. for a success...
02/10/2022

Save-a-Stray would like to congratulate BeSh Pet, Vista Mall Antipolo and the Philippine Canine Club, Inc. for a successful event last Sunday, October 2nd. Thank you for promoting responsible pet ownership and for helping us in our campaign in saving stray dogs and finding homes for these helpless creatures. šŸ¾ God bless you po.

We had three adoptions today, our puppies Emerald, Kuchie and Sapphire are now with their new families. We thank the new...
02/10/2022

We had three adoptions today, our puppies Emerald, Kuchie and Sapphire are now with their new families. We thank the new fur parents for giving our littles ones their loving homes. Save-a-Stray staff will miss them all šŸ¾ Many thanks to BeSh Pet, Vista Mall Antipolo and Philippine Canine Club, Inc. for making this event possible. Maraming salamat po! šŸ¾

Save-a-Stray will be at Vista Mall Antipolo tomorrow, October 2nd, Sunday, to join the Philippine Canine Club Inc. (PCCI...
01/10/2022

Save-a-Stray will be at Vista Mall Antipolo tomorrow, October 2nd, Sunday, to join the Philippine Canine Club Inc. (PCCI) event, sponsored by BeSh Pet Products.

Thanks you for sponsoring us BeSh Pet šŸ¾ thank you for caring for our adorable little creatures.

Help us help them, text us at 09189302805. šŸ¾

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