Best Friends Furever Sanctuary, Inc (2025)

15/07/2025

House fires are among the most devastating disasters a family could face. While they are less likely to break out during storm season, it's a good idea to take this time to review our fire escape plan, particularly as it concerns our pets.

The American Red Cross provides the following tips for including pets in our fire escape plan:

1. Organize a separate disaster kit for your pet

This disaster kit should contain preserved food, water, medicine, bandages, p*e pads, and other pet-care essentials you might need in the case of emergencies.

2. Arrange a safe place for pets to stay if you need to leave home

You may also consider getting a trusted friend or family member to babysit your pets while you're gone!

3. When you practice your escape plan, practice taking your pets with you

Evacuation drills are easy enough when alone, but it's a good idea to practice taking your pet, especially if you have more than two. You don't want to strategize how to carry all your bags and pets in a crisis while it's happening!

4. Train your pet to come to you when you call

All pet owners know the struggle of calling for your pet, only for them to run even faster with whatever it is in their mouths. While a funny anecdote, it might make for a stressful evacuation!

5. Keep pets near entrances when away from home, or somewhere rescuers can easily find them

This gives your pet a better chance of escaping and saves time for rescuers trying to locate them.

6. Consider attaching a '(number) Pets Inside House' sticker to your window

Doing so alerts rescuers that pets may have been left inside and need rescuing. This is especially helpful if you are away from home.

If owners know it's not possible to carry their pets or go back to rescue them, then as a last resort, they 𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙩 release any pets from leashes or cages to give them a chance to escape.

No one likes thinking of disasters, but this Fire Safety Day, we encourage owners to take the necessary precautions that could protect their pets from house fires.

11/07/2025

Our rescued turtle Enchong had a lovely home back at the farm, but we moved her to our rental house so we can look after her more closely. We've made sure that she still has plenty of space to roam, dig, and bask.

This is her showing off her remarkable balancing skills, and taking advantage of the sun before it starts raining again. 🐢

And did you know: Enchong has 2 hooman BFFs who regularly send her support for food! We're glad that we're able to give her a pleasant life with your help. 🙏❤️

10/07/2025

It's National Kitten Day, but not everyone is celebrating. Unwanted kittens are still being thrown away, left to roam or to die from hunger, sickness, or injury.

Many well-meaning individuals and organizations do their best to help rescue and rehome these kittens, but the sad truth is that they are vastly outnumbered. Thousands of street cats give birth to an average of 6 kittens every day. Even pet shelters have limited capacity, and sometimes have to make the difficult decision of euthanizing their rescues before they get a chance to find a home.

Fortunately, there are ways to help! The most effective way is to spay or neuter your pets.

What are the benefits?

• Lessens the number of stray kittens, as they are often a result of unwanted litters

• Minimizes the likelihood of cats leaving home to find a mate

• Prevents testicular cancer in male cats, and breast cancer in female cats

• Often results in a much better behaved pets

• Relieves pressure on animal welfare organizations to accommodate a large number of rescues, and can instead focus on getting shelter animals adopted

Spaying/neutering, in tandem with adoption, will slow the growth of stray animal population.

PAWS offers affordable services to responsible owners who wish to get their pets spayed/neutered. You may find details such as rates, procedures, and FAQs on their website: https://paws.org.ph/spay-neuter/

02/07/2025

It's sad to see the 𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘺𝘴 and 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 who spend their lives exposed to the elements. Sometimes leashed or caged but often left to roam, they watch their owners walking past them as someone cooks up delicious-smelling food in the kitchen, and laughter erupts from the living room that they’re not allowed to be in.

Outside, they may seem free as they watch the world go by, but they are vulnerable. They are social creatures battling loneliness and braving natural disasters.

As the wet season threatens to bring strong winds and heavy rainfall, we call on pet owners to open their hearts and their doors to their loyal, loving pets.

Your home keeps your family safe from harm. Aren’t your pets family too?

17/06/2025

Some of our felines are here to say hi! 🥰 Before moving to this house, we built their little cattery with a limited budget to ensure that they are safe and secure. We're still working hard to make it as comfortable as possible for our senior and special needs cats. 💜

31/05/2025

Hello, furriends! First off, we’re sorry for the long stretch of silence. Even though our newsfeed went quiet, life at BFFS has been anything but! Every senior and special needs resident is safe, loved, and wagging (or purring) away, thanks to you. 🐾❤️

3 months ago, we packed up every bowl, bed, and bottle of meds to move into our new home. We didn't want to leave the farm sanctuary, but we want our residents (and hoomans) to be safe. The number of pets we've lost due to cobra bites and the constant fear of forest fires, which threatened the sanctuary frequently, are far from what we envisioned.

Between settling in, juggling multiple day jobs, and making sure our residents' routines stayed steady, our social media pages took the back seat. But our mission never did.

Throughout this period, your support never wavered. Donations kept arriving, even when we weren’t asking, and they’ve covered vet visits, special diets, and those tasty joint supplements that our oldies adore. We’re humbled by your trust and generosity, and we promise to keep earning it.

Today’s photo roll features our canine crew — Artemis, Basil, Basilio, Habagat, Ligaya, Bill, and Skater — showing off their best grins in the sunshine. Cat lovers, don’t worry: feline snapshots are on the way soon!

Thank you for sticking with us while we found our new footing. Whatever the future holds for us, rest assured that there will be no one left behind.

P.S. We love our new landlord 🙌 Thank you for allowing us to share your beautiful home with our rescued animals. We are very fortunate.

P.S.S. Petwell Animal Clinic - Magalang Fuzzy Bunny Ph Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) Rabbito Mart LXL Corporate Giveaways Philippines — and to all the individuals who have helped us feed, medicate, and provide comfort to our residents — THANK YOU 💝

30/03/2025

Rabbito Mart has been supporting BFFS for years. Their yearly fundraiser, Burrito's Big Heart, is happening today! Don't forget to place your orders! 🥰🥰🥰

03/03/2025

Not many people would go into an animal shelter and choose to adopt a grumpy old dog with food aggression and arthritis. That was Reign, and she certainly did not endear herself to potential adopters.

When we took her home in 2021, we were prepared to give her as much personal space as she wanted. Plus, we were afraid of getting bitten! Imagine our shock just a week later when she rolled over for her first ever belly rub 🥹💜 She never warmed up to anyone else but her hoomans, but that was enough.

In her last week, she started deteriorating. She would look up at us through her cloudy eyes and not seem to recognize us. She didn't get up to p*e or p**p. Then she started having difficulty breathing. We carried her to the car, and for the first time ever, she didn't put up a fight.

We are firm believers that a home environment can change a dog completely. Dogs like Reign are the reason that BFFS exists. We set out to give them a comfortable retirement for the short period of time that they have left. In exchange, they give us a profound sense of fulfillment and happiness that no high-profile career can match.

Thank you for giving us that, our beautiful queen. RIP, Reign 🖤

26/02/2025

Everyone at one point has probably looked at a white, furry dog and thought, "Why the long, crusty, teary face?"

The answer is, well, it could be a lot of things! If there are no obvious causes for excessive tearing - such as long hair getting in their eyes - then it's best to visit your trusted vet to determine whether the cause could be an underlying health condition.

After veterinary help, the next best thing hoomans can do is offer them short-term relief with these handy tips:

𝟭. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴
With a soft, damp cloth, gently wipe away any dirt or discharge accumulated around your dog's eyes. Daily cleaning is best if their eyes get especially teary.

𝟮. 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘁
Tear stains could indicate a food allergy you may not be aware of! A trip to the vet and a simple allergy kit will help determine if your dog is allergic to a certain type of food.

𝟯. 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿
Not many realize, but water with high mineral content (hard water) can contribute to tear stains! To be safe, opt for filtered water which has lower mineral levels.

𝟰. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀
Poor gut health does not only affect your pup's tummy. It may also be the reason they get teary-eyed. Probiotics can do wonders to your dog's health.

These preventive measures, along with professional advice from your vet will surely wipe your fur-baby's tear stains away.

25/02/2025

Organizations such as the Philippine Animal Welfare Society are known for their passionate advocacy and campaigns for kapon, in an effort to address the overpopulation of stray animals.

But what are the benefits of spaying a pet who spends their time indoors?

𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀
• Prevents uterine infection
• Reduces the risk of breast cancer
• Lessens the risk of developing tumors
• Eliminates pregnancy and delivery complications

𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀
• Makes them unlikely to roam (maglayas) and look for a mate when in heat
• Lessens urination and loud yowling that accompanies being in heat
• Decreases aggression caused by hormones

𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀
• Helps alleviate the still growing number of stray cats
• Reduces the risk of transmitting diseases like rabies

If you have not spayed your pet or are still considering it, we encourage you to visit your nearest vet to discuss the benefits of spaying!

PAWS offers spay and neuter services at a low cost. Read more about it here: https://paws.org.ph/spay-neuter/

19/02/2025

Many think declawing is as straightforward as "removing a cat's nails". However, the reality is much more painful and harrowing.

A cat's claw is connected to the last bone of their toe. To "declaw" a cat, this bone is surgically amputated and removed along with the claw. To humans, this would be equivalent to cutting off our fingers at the first knuckle.

Not only is this procedure painful and unnecessary, but it also subjects cats to a lifetime of health complications, such as paw pain, back pain, infections, and even tissue death. Behavioral issues may also manifest post-procedure in the form of biting and litter-box aversion.

As inconvenient as it may be at times, loving and responsible cat owners understand that scratching is a vital and normal part of cat behavior.

If scratching is a concern, owners would do well to research alternative - humane - methods to keep cats from scratching your household furniture. Or if you're like us... you could also just give up and let them do what they want. We don't have the heart to tell them 'no' anyway!

14/02/2025

𝗔 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲.

This Heart's Day we'd like to encourage everyone to have a heart for chained dogs.

Without the safety of a home, they are exposed to numerous dangers they can't flee: the heat, the rain, or even human cruelty. The "lucky ones" may have a makeshift roof to offer some protection, and their owner's leftover food can make their day—but is that enough?

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗼𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗴𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱:

• Politely speak with the owner about your concern: Ideally, a simple reminder or educational conversation would help the animal get the care they need.

• If the situation doesn't improve, gather evidence of prolonged neglect and execute a witness affidavit: Animal welfare organizations will always do their best to champion for neglected animals. However, animal cruelty and pet neglect are criminal offenses. This means that witnesses must report to the correct authorities and seek legal action in order to truly help the animal.

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗼𝗴, 𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗼𝗴?

• You don't need a chained dog to clean up your leftovers. There are other ways to dispose of them.
• You don't need a chained dog to guard your house. They can't protect you if restrained.
• You don't need a chained dog as a status symbol. It doesn't make you look rich; it makes you look cruel.

If you like having dogs but this is the only kind of life you can give them, then please reconsider owning one. They are too intelligent, too loyal, and much too loving for a life in chains.

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