Leyte-Samar Aspin Stories

27/03/2025

"If you know of a dog slaughter activity, report it to BAI (Bureau of Animal Industry), nearest police station, barangay, PAWS"

Let us work together to end animal cruelty

27/03/2025

This is how we can start to stop animal cruelty. It is up to citizen action.

Please read.

27/03/2025

26/03/2025

"Every voice raised for the voiceless brings us closer to ending animal cruelty" - PAWS

22/03/2025

21/03/2025

Please let us help the rescued 🐕 🐕 🐕 🐶 🐶 🐶 of Sogod Pawtectors and their tirelessly dedicated volunteer rescuers.

19/03/2025

BIRD FLU: Keep cats safe! Cats are very susceptible to H5N1, also known as bird or avian flu, but at this time the overall risk for exposure and infection is believed to be low. The virus has ravaged poultry farms, leading to the mass killing of over 150 million birds. Now, it's been detected in dairy cows, cats—even humans.

Signs of H5N1 infection in cats:
⛔ Respiratory problems like coughing, sneezing, nasal discharge, trouble breathing
⛔ Lethargy
⛔ Neurological disorders, such as disorientation or trouble walking
⛔ Sudden onset of severe disease or death without prior signs of illness or injury

Share this graphic to keep pets safe and read more at aspca.org/birdfluandcats 🧡

17/03/2025

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11/03/2025

UPDATE: Binalikan na po kami ng may-ari kay Choco at ayaw nila mag-file ng kaso. Pagkatapos ng dalawang tawag sa telepono para maipaliwanag at makiusap ang PAWS ukol sa kahalagahan ng pagpapatuloy ng kaso para kay Choco, sa iba pang mga inosenteng hayop, at para sa proteksyon ng mga kapwa nating tao, tumanggi po sila dahil nagsorry naman na raw po ang salarin sa kanila.

Pakiusap, huwag nating hayaang madagdagan pa ang mga biktima ng pang-aabuso dahil sa ating hindi pagkilos.

FULL UPDATE: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FH1DpWZbP/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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Upang makamit ang hustisya para sa mga nabiktimang hayop, nararapat na kayo ay magsampa ng kaso bilang testigo kung kayo mismo ay nakasaksi ng animal cruelty.

Kinukondena ng PAWS ang malupit na pang-aabuso na dinanas ni Choco, isang Aspin na paulit-ulit binato ng isang lalaki hanggang sa mawalan na ito ng malay. Ang insidenteng ito ay nakunan sa isang video na in-upload ng mga may-ari kay Choco. Sa pagkakataong ito ay nakapag-reach out na ang PAWS sa kanila, ngunit wala pa silang tugon sa ngayon.

Ayon sa pinakahuling update ng may-ari kay Choco, sinabi nila na sila ay “nakipag-usap na” sa salarin at na sila ay muling magkikita sa barangay para mapag-usapan at “matapos na ang ganitong pangyayari.” Ang PAWS ay nananawagan sa mga may-ari kay Choco na makipag-ugnayan sa amin upang matulungan namin kayo sa pag-file ng kaso.

Ang animal cruelty ay labag sa batas ayon sa Animal Welfare Act, kaya naman ang pagsampa ng kaso laban sa krimeng ito ang tama at nararapat na susunod na hakbang upang makamit ang hustisya para sa mga gaya ni Choko na biktima ng karahasan. Hindi sapat ang “pag-uusap” lamang dahil kung walang kasong isasampa laban sa salarin, walang magiging legal na kaparusahan para rito.

Kung idadaan lang sa “pag-uusap” o “pakikipag-ayos” ang mga insidente ng animal cruelty at hindi magsasampa ng kaso laban sa mga nang-aabuso, mamimihasa lang ang mga salarin at maaaring ulitin nila ang pagmamalupit sa iba pang inosenteng mga hayop. Hindi ito magiging epektibong paraan para mabawasan ang mga ganitong insidente kung wala itong kasunod na legal na aksyon.

Kung kayo mismo ay saksi sa pang-aabuso sa isang hayop at mayroon kayong ebidensyang nakuha mula sa mismong insidente, nararapat na kayo ay magsampa ng kaso bilang testigo. Kailangan ng PAWS ang inyong kooperasyon upang makapag-file ng kaso at matulungan ang mga biktima ng animal cruelty.

paws.org.ph/prosecution
paws.org.ph/contact
[email protected]

05/03/2025

It's the crux of Kitten Season... Stumbling across a litter in the wild! 🙀

While it might be tempting to immediately scoop them up, please pause and refer to this handy flowchart before taking action!

Looking for more ways to get involved during this cute and crazy time of year? Click here for additional educational resources, foster information, and more: https://m.mtrbio.com/emzxbmkgtp

26/02/2025

KOREAN FINED P100,000 and SENTENCED TO 2 YEARS IMPRISONMENT FOR KILLING AN ASPIN.

Jung Seongho, the Korean responsible for the cruel killing of an Aspin dog named Erika, has been found guilty by the Metropolitan Trial Court (Branch 3), Manila.

This verdict comes after months of legal pursuit, during which PAWS stood by the witnesses, offering unwavering support to ensure Erika’s story was heard. The perpetrator also faced additional charges of Alarm and Scandal, Assault, and Malicious Mischief, filed against him in May 2024.

Erika was a friendly stray who found a home with a community of individuals at a restaurant in Malate, Manila. She brought joy to patrons and became a cherished part of the establishment. On March 9, 2024, Jung stabbed the gentle dog four (4) times using a kitchen knife of the same restaurant where he was dining and which Erika called “home”.

In his decision dated November 12, 2024, Presiding Judge Honorable Peter Steve G. Lim said that the Prosecution was able to prove Jung’s guilt beyond reasonable doubt. Evidence and eyewitness account showed that Jung charged towards Erika who was not showing any “antagonistic behavior” as she was sitting quietly in the outdoor area of the restaurant. Jung stabbed her “several times causing its (the dog’s) eventual death.”

Thanks to the quick action of witnesses who executed a ‘citizen’s arrest’ and then called authorities right after the stabbing incident, the Jung was immediately arrested and jailed prior to the formal hearings.

Erika’s case underscores the importance of quickly calling law enforcement officers on top of just taking a video of the crime for posting on social media or as evidence.

If you witness any acts of cruelty against animals, please call the police immediately. Law enforcement officers can arrest animal offenders on the spot if they are caught in the act or right after the crime has been committed.

Learn what ordinary citizens did right in this case with our post here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ETjJ5Xrir/?mibextid=WC7FNe