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[[Image: Pawslogo.jpg |thumb|PAWS logo]]
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The '''Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)''' is a [[non-government institution]] situated in the [[Philippines]]. Its advocacies focus on the different issues concerning [[animal]] rights and welfare. PAWS is currently active, spreading its advocacies to the people by engaging in different [[rallies]], bringing up massive campaigns to different [[companies]] and [[institutions]], giving stray animals a new home, and organizing different activities like formal dinners for fund-raising. All of PAWS activities are for the welfare of both farm, and domestic animals.
The '''Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)''' is a non-government institution situated in the [[Philippines]]. Its advocacies focus on the different issues concerning [[animal]] rights and welfare. PAWS is currently active, spreading its advocacies to the people by engaging in different [[rallies]], bringing up massive campaigns to different [[companies]] and [[institutions]], giving stray animals a new home, and organizing different activities like formal dinners for fund-raising. All of PAWS activities are for the welfare of both farm, and domestic animals.


==History==
==History==
PAWS was founded in [[1954]] by Muriel Jay, a [[United Kingdom|British]] educator who was, by that time, residing in the [[Philippines]]. <ref name=PAWS>http://www.paws.org.ph</ref> The organization’s first members were handpicked by Jay and Nita Hontiveros-Lichauco, the current president of PAWS, was one of them.
PAWS was founded in [[1954]] by Muriel Jay, a [[United Kingdom|British]] educator who was, by that time, residing in the [[Philippines]]. <ref name=PAWS>http://www.paws.org.ph</ref> The organization’s first members were handpicked by Jay and Nita Hontiveros-Lichauco, the current president of PAWS, was one of them.


Hontiveros-Lichauco recalled that PAWS, as a new organization then, would make stuffed toys and other items which she and the other members would sell to gain funds. They also had a [[clinic]] where they provided services for injured animals and two [[bicycle]] [[patrols]] that they used to save stray animals from the streets. <ref name=PAWS>http://www.paws.org.ph</ref><br /><br />
Hontiveros-Lichauco recalled that PAWS, as a new organization then, would make stuffed toys and other items which she and the other members would sell to gain funds. They also had a [[clinic]] where they provided services for injured animals and two [[bicycle]] patrols that they used to save stray animals from the streets. <ref name=PAWS>http://www.paws.org.ph</ref><br /><br />
However, PAWS became dormant when Jay went back to [[England]]. It was in 1986, when Hontiveros-Lichauco reorganized PAWS with a new team of professional volunteers which were primarily [[veterinarians]] and [[educators]]. <ref name=PAWS>http://www.paws.org.ph</ref>
However, PAWS became dormant when Jay went back to [[England]]. It was in 1986, when Hontiveros-Lichauco reorganized PAWS with a new team of professional volunteers which were primarily [[veterinarians]] and [[educators]]. <ref name=PAWS>http://www.paws.org.ph</ref>


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PAWS is against the abuse of animals in any form. For years, the organization defended animals and reminded the people of animal rights by organizing different programs. Here are some of the organization’s successful and on-going projects and programs:
PAWS is against the abuse of animals in any form. For years, the organization defended animals and reminded the people of animal rights by organizing different programs. Here are some of the organization’s successful and on-going projects and programs:
===Republic Act 8485===
===Republic Act 8485===
Since its reorganization in 1986, PAWS has been actively lobbying for the [[Republic Act 8485]] or the [[Philippine Animal Welfare Act]]. However, the [[government]] was still not ready for it by that time.<br />
Since its reorganization in 1986, PAWS has been actively lobbying for the [[Republic]] Act 8485 or the Philippine [[Animal Welfare]] Act. However, the [[government]] was still not ready for it by that time.<br />
PAWS and its volunteers never gave up on their goal and came up with a revised Animal Welfare Bill which they diligently pursued in the [[Senate of the Philippines]], and the [[Congress of the Philippines]]. <ref name=PAWS>http://www.paws.org.ph</ref> On February 11, 1998, the Animal Welfare Act of 1998 (also known as the Republic Act 8485) was signed into the law by the then [[president]], [[Fidel V. Ramos]]. <ref name=PAWS>http://www.paws.org.ph</ref><br />
PAWS and its volunteers never gave up on their goal and came up with a revised Animal Welfare Bill which they diligently pursued in the [[Senate of the Philippines]], and the [[Congress of the Philippines]]. <ref name=PAWS>http://www.paws.org.ph</ref> On February 11, 1998, the Animal Welfare Act of 1998 (also known as the Republic Act 8485) was signed into the law by the then [[president]], [[Fidel V. Ramos]]. <ref name=PAWS>http://www.paws.org.ph</ref><br />
===='''''Dog Meat Trade'''''====
===='''''Dog Meat Trade'''''====
PAWS was responsible for a huge legal victory in the Northern Province of [[Benguet]] on April 2006. The province sought to take advantage of a loophole in the [[Animal Welfare Act of 1998]], which allows the consumption of Dog meat as a cultural and ritual practice, but not for commercial purposes. PAWS found out that Benguet’s Dog Meat sprung not from “cultural practice” but that of just commercial purposes. After a massive world-wide letter campaign and with helps from other local animal welfare groups, the [[Benguet]] local government gave in. <ref name=Controversy>www.paws.org.ph</ref> <br />
PAWS was responsible for a huge legal victory in the Northern Province of [[Benguet]] on April 2006. The province sought to take advantage of a loophole in the [[Animal Welfare]] Act of 1998, which allows the consumption of Dog meat as a cultural and ritual practice, but not for commercial purposes. PAWS found out that Benguet’s Dog Meat sprung not from “cultural practice” but that of just commercial purposes. After a massive world-wide letter campaign and with helps from other local animal welfare groups, the [[Benguet]] local government gave in. <ref name=Controversy>www.paws.org.ph</ref> <br />
On May 2006, PAWS met with the national Meat Inspection Services, a division of the [[Philippine Department of Agriculture]]. Some of the main goals of the meeting were to close the loophole in the [[Animal Welfare Act of 1998]], prevent circumventions in the law, and establish clear methods of enforcing the law. <ref name=resolution>http://ph.88db.com/ph/Knowledge/Knowledge_Detail.page/Pets/?kid=352 </ref> <br /><br />
On May 2006, PAWS met with the national Meat Inspection Services, a division of the Philippine [[Department of Agriculture]]. Some of the main goals of the meeting were to close the loophole in the [[Animal Welfare]] Act of 1998, prevent circumventions in the law, and establish clear methods of enforcing the law. <ref name=resolution>http://ph.88db.com/ph/Knowledge/Knowledge_Detail.page/Pets/?kid=352 </ref> <br /><br />
===PAWS Animal Rehabilitation Center (PARC)===
===PAWS Animal Rehabilitation Center (PARC)===
[[Image: Parc_logo.jpg|thumb|PARC logo]]
[[Image: Parc_logo.jpg|thumb|PARC logo]]
PAWS Animal Rehabilitation Center (PARC) is a temporary shelter for abandoned and stray dogs and cats and is found at the back of [[Ateneo De Manila University (ADMU)]] in [[Quezon City]]. It aims to find new homes for the [[dogs]] and the [[cats]] through its adoption programs patterned after some western animal shelters. <ref name=PAWS>http://www.paws.org.ph</ref> With PARC’s visibility, PAWS aims to enhance the Filipino’s awareness of animal welfare. <ref name=PAWS>http://www.paws.org.ph</ref><br /><br />
PAWS Animal Rehabilitation Center (PARC) is a temporary shelter for abandoned and stray dogs and cats and is found at the back of [[Ateneo De Manila University]] (ADMU) in [[Quezon City]]. It aims to find new homes for the [[dogs]] and the [[cats]] through its adoption programs patterned after some western animal shelters. <ref name=PAWS>http://www.paws.org.ph</ref> With PARC’s visibility, PAWS aims to enhance the Filipino’s awareness of animal welfare. <ref name=PAWS>http://www.paws.org.ph</ref><br /><br />
PARC became a favorite destination for field trips, where students are taught to love and care for animals, as well as [[nature]]. <ref name=PARC>www.astroleaguephils.org/paws/index.html</ref> At present, it has already received thousands of students from various schools within [[Metro Manila]] and other provinces. <ref name=Charity> onephil.com/box4.htm</ref> <br /><br />
PARC became a favorite destination for field trips, where students are taught to love and care for animals, as well as [[nature]]. <ref name=PARC>www.astroleaguephils.org/paws/index.html</ref> At present, it has already received thousands of students from various schools within [[Metro Manila]] and other provinces. <ref name=Charity> onephil.com/box4.htm</ref> <br /><br />
In 2006, the shelter responded to over 1,300 calls from beleaguered pet owners asking for simple pet [[health care]] advice and reports of animal cruelty. <ref name=Charity> onephil.com/box4.htm</ref> By the time PARC opened in 2002, over 500 rescued and rehabilitated animals have been re-homed. <ref name=Charity> onephil.com/box4.htm</ref><br />
In 2006, the shelter responded to over 1,300 calls from beleaguered pet owners asking for simple pet [[health care]] advice and reports of animal cruelty. <ref name=Charity> onephil.com/box4.htm</ref> By the time PARC opened in 2002, over 500 rescued and rehabilitated animals have been re-homed. <ref name=Charity> onephil.com/box4.htm</ref><br />
===='''''Project’s history'''''====
===='''''Project’s history'''''====
A similar project to PARC was established by Hontiveros-Lichauco and her volunteers after PAWS's re-organization. A cattery was put up at the back of the Lichauco’s residence in [[New Manila]] to serve as a temporary shelter for abandoned and rescued cats. Abandoned dogs, on the other hand, were sent to a Lichauco farm in [[Pangasinan]]. <ref name=PAWS>http://www.paws.org.ph</ref>
A similar project to PARC was established by Hontiveros-Lichauco and her volunteers after PAWS's re-organization. A cattery was put up at the back of the Lichauco’s residence in New [[Manila]] to serve as a temporary shelter for abandoned and rescued cats. Abandoned dogs, on the other hand, were sent to a Lichauco farm in [[Pangasinan]]. <ref name=PAWS>http://www.paws.org.ph</ref>


PARC’s construction formally started in September 2000, with funding from the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and assistance from Don Manolo Lopez of [[MERALCO]]. <ref name=PAWS>http://www.paws.org.ph</ref> It had an informal operation in 2002, though it was still unfinished then.
PARC’s construction formally started in September 2000, with funding from the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and assistance from Don Manolo Lopez of [[MERALCO]]. <ref name=PAWS>http://www.paws.org.ph</ref> It had an informal operation in 2002, though it was still unfinished then.
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===Dr. Dog Program===
===Dr. Dog Program===
[[Dr. Dog]] is an animal-assisted [[therapy]] program founded by Jill Robinson, MBE of [[Animals Asia Foundation]], based in [[Hong Kong]], Dr. Dog is a program run by [[Animals Asia]]. <ref name=PAWS>http://www.paws.org.ph</ref><br />
[[Dr. Dog]] is an animal-assisted [[therapy]] program founded by Jill Robinson, MBE of [[Animals Asia Foundation]], based in [[Hong Kong]], Dr. Dog is a program run by Animals Asia. <ref name=PAWS>http://www.paws.org.ph</ref><br />
PAWS is the coordinator and the implementing arm of Dr. Dog in the [[Philippines]]. With Pakko, a [[german sheperd]], and a [[dalmatian]] named freckles, PAWS visited facilities like “[[Tahanang Walang Hagdanan]]” (House Without Stairs) – a home for disabled [[children]] and [[adults]] and the HOPE school for Special Children. <ref name=PAWS>http://www.paws.org.ph</ref><br /><br />
PAWS is the coordinator and the implementing arm of Dr. Dog in the [[Philippines]]. With Pakko, a [[german sheperd]], and a [[dalmatian]] named freckles, PAWS visited facilities like “Tahanang Walang Hagdanan” (House Without Stairs) – a home for disabled [[children]] and [[adults]] and the HOPE school for Special Children. <ref name=PAWS>http://www.paws.org.ph</ref><br /><br />
===See Beauty Beyond Breed ===
===See Beauty Beyond Breed ===
[[Image: Beautybeyond.jpg |thumb|[[Heart Evangelista]] and [[Jericho Rosales]] for “Beauty Beyond Breed” courtesy of <ref name=Beauty> http://brandietan.blogspot.com</ref>]]
[[Image: Beautybeyond.jpg |thumb|[[Heart Evangelista]] and [[Jericho Rosales]] for “Beauty Beyond Breed” courtesy of <ref name=Beauty> http://brandietan.blogspot.com</ref>]]
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===Dining for Dogs===
===Dining for Dogs===
With hopes of increasing funds for PARC, PAWS organized their first annual [[charity]] dinner entitled “Dine with PAWS.” It was attended by more than 300 guests and over 120 dogs. <ref name=Charity> onephil.com/box4.htm</ref> It successfully raised P225,000.00 for PARC. <ref name=Charity> onephil.com/box4.htm</ref><br />
With hopes of increasing funds for PARC, PAWS organized their first annual [[charity]] dinner entitled “Dine with PAWS.” It was attended by more than 300 guests and over 120 dogs. <ref name=Charity> onephil.com/box4.htm</ref> It successfully raised P225,000.00 for PARC. <ref name=Charity> onephil.com/box4.htm</ref><br />
Notable appearances of Celebrities in the Dinner were: [[KC Concepcion]] and [[Tim Yap]] with a [[Pomeranian shih tzu]]; [[Vina Morales]] with a [[mini pom]]; [[Regine Tolentino]], husband Lander Perez, with daughters Reigne and Reigen with 2 [[shih tzu]]. <ref name=Charity> onephil.com/box4.htm</ref> <br />
Notable appearances of Celebrities in the Dinner were: [[KC Concepcion]] and Tim Yap with a Pomeranian [[shih tzu]]; [[Vina Morales]] with a mini pom; Regine Tolentino, husband Lander Perez, with daughters Reigne and Reigen with 2 [[shih tzu]]. <ref name=Charity> onephil.com/box4.htm</ref> <br />
Other VIP guests included Chit Juan, CEO of the Philippine coffee chain [[Figaro]], who was with COO Reena Francisco and their pet [[Chihuahua]]; Dr. Vic Atienza , Assistant Director of the [[Bureau of Animal Industry]], with Dr. Angel Mateo, OIC of the [[Animal Welfare Division of BAI]]. <ref name=Charity> onephil.com/box4.htm</ref> <br /><br />
Other VIP guests included Chit Juan, CEO of the Philippine coffee chain [[Figaro]], who was with COO Reena Francisco and their pet [[Chihuahua]]; Dr. Vic Atienza , Assistant Director of the Bureau of Animal Industry, with Dr. Angel Mateo, OIC of the Animal Welfare Division of [[BAI]]. <ref name=Charity> onephil.com/box4.htm</ref> <br /><br />


==Recent protests==
==Recent protests==
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1) A protest against the testing of [[lethal injection]] for human [[Death Row]] inmates to animals in 2001.<br /><br />
1) A protest against the testing of [[lethal injection]] for human [[Death Row]] inmates to animals in 2001.<br /><br />
2) A protest against an elephant show in [[Araneta center]] in 2003.<br /><br />
2) A protest against an elephant show in [[Araneta]] center in 2003.<br /><br />
3) A Protest against dogfights in [[Antipolo]] City Hall last April 2007.<br /><br />
3) A Protest against dogfights in [[Antipolo]] City Hall last April 2007.<br /><br />
4) An Information rally vs. dolphin shows at [[SM Mall of Asia]] on December 2006 and a Protest rally vs. a dolphin show at [[MetroWalk]] on December 2007<br />
4) An Information rally vs. dolphin shows at [[SM Mall of Asia]] on December 2006 and a Protest rally vs. a dolphin show at [[MetroWalk]] on December 2007<br />
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After a year, SM kept its promise to PAWS but Movers & Shakers did not. As a result, on December 9, 2007, PAWS held a peaceful picket at the MetroWalk in [[Ortigas]] where the dolphin shows were held to distribute flyers about the abuse of dolphins in front of the show’s entrance. <ref name=Dolphins>feed://animaladvocates.multiply.com/feed.rss3</ref><br /><br />
After a year, SM kept its promise to PAWS but Movers & Shakers did not. As a result, on December 9, 2007, PAWS held a peaceful picket at the MetroWalk in [[Ortigas]] where the dolphin shows were held to distribute flyers about the abuse of dolphins in front of the show’s entrance. <ref name=Dolphins>feed://animaladvocates.multiply.com/feed.rss3</ref><br /><br />


5) A protest rally vs. [[Japan|Japanese]] [[Whale]] (Dolphin) slaughter at the [[Japanese Embassy]] on September 2006<br />
5) A protest rally vs. [[Japan|Japanese]] [[Whale]] (Dolphin) slaughter at the Japanese Embassy on September 2006<br />
On September 2006, PAWS joined the world-wide rally against whale slaughtering and went in front of the Philippine Japanese Embassy during the [[Japan Dolphin Day]]. More than 20,000 whales were said to be deliberately slaughtered by [[Japan]] because they eat too much fish. These fishes were the ones that the Japanese fishermen were after. <ref name=slaughter>http://animatica.multiply.com/photos/album/30</ref><br /><br />
On September 2006, PAWS joined the world-wide rally against whale slaughtering and went in front of the Philippine Japanese Embassy during the Japan Dolphin Day. More than 20,000 whales were said to be deliberately slaughtered by [[Japan]] because they eat too much fish. These fishes were the ones that the Japanese fishermen were after. <ref name=slaughter>http://animatica.multiply.com/photos/album/30</ref><br /><br />


==Affiliations==
==Affiliations==
PAWS is a member of several international animal rights and welfare organizations. PAWS is in contact touch with organizations like [[World Society for the Protection of Animals]] (WSPA}, [[People for Ethical Treatment of Animals]] (PeTA) and [[Humane Society International]] (HSI). On September 1, 1999, PAWS became an associate of the [[RSPCA]] of [[UK]]. <ref name=affiliations>http://www.paws.org.ph</ref><br />
PAWS is a member of several international animal rights and welfare organizations. PAWS is in contact touch with organizations like [[World Society for the Protection of Animals]] (WSPA}, [[People for Ethical Treatment of Animals]] (PeTA) and [[Humane Society International]] (HSI). On September 1, 1999, PAWS became an associate of the [[RSPCA]] of [[UK]]. <ref name=affiliations>http://www.paws.org.ph</ref><br />


PAWS is also the only local animal welfare group associated with all these three international animal welfare groups based in different countries: [[HSUS]] ([[United States]]), [[RSPCA]] ([[Britain]])and [[ANIMALS ASIA FOUNDATION]] ([[China]], [[Hongkong]]). <ref name=affiliations>http://www.paws.org.ph</ref><br />
PAWS is also the only local animal welfare group associated with all these three international animal welfare groups based in different countries: [[HSUS]] ([[United States]]), [[RSPCA]] ([[Britain]])and [[Animals asia foundation]] ([[China]], [[Hongkong]]). <ref name=affiliations>http://www.paws.org.ph</ref><br />


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 11:11, 5 March 2008

PAWS logo

The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) is a non-government institution situated in the Philippines. Its advocacies focus on the different issues concerning animal rights and welfare. PAWS is currently active, spreading its advocacies to the people by engaging in different rallies, bringing up massive campaigns to different companies and institutions, giving stray animals a new home, and organizing different activities like formal dinners for fund-raising. All of PAWS activities are for the welfare of both farm, and domestic animals.

History

PAWS was founded in 1954 by Muriel Jay, a British educator who was, by that time, residing in the Philippines. [1] The organization’s first members were handpicked by Jay and Nita Hontiveros-Lichauco, the current president of PAWS, was one of them.

Hontiveros-Lichauco recalled that PAWS, as a new organization then, would make stuffed toys and other items which she and the other members would sell to gain funds. They also had a clinic where they provided services for injured animals and two bicycle patrols that they used to save stray animals from the streets. [1]

However, PAWS became dormant when Jay went back to England. It was in 1986, when Hontiveros-Lichauco reorganized PAWS with a new team of professional volunteers which were primarily veterinarians and educators. [1]

It was in 1996 when the present batch of PAWS’s members joined. The new volunteers, which were mostly the youth, came out with more aggressive ideas in promoting the advocacies of the organization. [1] These ideas were still enacted by PAWS at present.

Programs and Advocacies

PAWS is against the abuse of animals in any form. For years, the organization defended animals and reminded the people of animal rights by organizing different programs. Here are some of the organization’s successful and on-going projects and programs:

Republic Act 8485

Since its reorganization in 1986, PAWS has been actively lobbying for the Republic Act 8485 or the Philippine Animal Welfare Act. However, the government was still not ready for it by that time.
PAWS and its volunteers never gave up on their goal and came up with a revised Animal Welfare Bill which they diligently pursued in the Senate of the Philippines, and the Congress of the Philippines. [1] On February 11, 1998, the Animal Welfare Act of 1998 (also known as the Republic Act 8485) was signed into the law by the then president, Fidel V. Ramos. [1]

Dog Meat Trade

PAWS was responsible for a huge legal victory in the Northern Province of Benguet on April 2006. The province sought to take advantage of a loophole in the Animal Welfare Act of 1998, which allows the consumption of Dog meat as a cultural and ritual practice, but not for commercial purposes. PAWS found out that Benguet’s Dog Meat sprung not from “cultural practice” but that of just commercial purposes. After a massive world-wide letter campaign and with helps from other local animal welfare groups, the Benguet local government gave in. [2]
On May 2006, PAWS met with the national Meat Inspection Services, a division of the Philippine Department of Agriculture. Some of the main goals of the meeting were to close the loophole in the Animal Welfare Act of 1998, prevent circumventions in the law, and establish clear methods of enforcing the law. [3]

PAWS Animal Rehabilitation Center (PARC)

File:Parc logo.jpg
PARC logo

PAWS Animal Rehabilitation Center (PARC) is a temporary shelter for abandoned and stray dogs and cats and is found at the back of Ateneo De Manila University (ADMU) in Quezon City. It aims to find new homes for the dogs and the cats through its adoption programs patterned after some western animal shelters. [1] With PARC’s visibility, PAWS aims to enhance the Filipino’s awareness of animal welfare. [1]

PARC became a favorite destination for field trips, where students are taught to love and care for animals, as well as nature. [4] At present, it has already received thousands of students from various schools within Metro Manila and other provinces. [5]

In 2006, the shelter responded to over 1,300 calls from beleaguered pet owners asking for simple pet health care advice and reports of animal cruelty. [5] By the time PARC opened in 2002, over 500 rescued and rehabilitated animals have been re-homed. [5]

Project’s history

A similar project to PARC was established by Hontiveros-Lichauco and her volunteers after PAWS's re-organization. A cattery was put up at the back of the Lichauco’s residence in New Manila to serve as a temporary shelter for abandoned and rescued cats. Abandoned dogs, on the other hand, were sent to a Lichauco farm in Pangasinan. [1]

PARC’s construction formally started in September 2000, with funding from the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and assistance from Don Manolo Lopez of MERALCO. [1] It had an informal operation in 2002, though it was still unfinished then.

Spaying and Neutering

PARC’s clinic offers a low-cost neutering of dogs and cats to solve the problem of pet overpopulation. [1] PARC believes that as these animals continue to breed, possibilities of them dying and being hurt and abused, would just increase.

Dr. Dog Program

Dr. Dog is an animal-assisted therapy program founded by Jill Robinson, MBE of Animals Asia Foundation, based in Hong Kong, Dr. Dog is a program run by Animals Asia. [1]
PAWS is the coordinator and the implementing arm of Dr. Dog in the Philippines. With Pakko, a german sheperd, and a dalmatian named freckles, PAWS visited facilities like “Tahanang Walang Hagdanan” (House Without Stairs) – a home for disabled children and adults and the HOPE school for Special Children. [1]

See Beauty Beyond Breed

File:Beautybeyond.jpg
Heart Evangelista and Jericho Rosales for “Beauty Beyond Breed” courtesy of [6]

The “See Beauty Beyond Breed” is a campaign dedicated to all the native cats and dogs, and their rescuers from cruelty. The campaign tries to encourage people to consider adopting native dogs and cats from PARC. [1] The campaign also aims also to uplift the image of native dogs, popularize the term “Aspins” for “Asong Pinoy” instead of “Askal” or “Asong Kalye.”

The Filipino Celebrities, Heart Evangelista and Jericho Rosales, served as spokespeople of PAWS for this campaign.

Dining for Dogs

With hopes of increasing funds for PARC, PAWS organized their first annual charity dinner entitled “Dine with PAWS.” It was attended by more than 300 guests and over 120 dogs. [5] It successfully raised P225,000.00 for PARC. [5]
Notable appearances of Celebrities in the Dinner were: KC Concepcion and Tim Yap with a Pomeranian shih tzu; Vina Morales with a mini pom; Regine Tolentino, husband Lander Perez, with daughters Reigne and Reigen with 2 shih tzu. [5]
Other VIP guests included Chit Juan, CEO of the Philippine coffee chain Figaro, who was with COO Reena Francisco and their pet Chihuahua; Dr. Vic Atienza , Assistant Director of the Bureau of Animal Industry, with Dr. Angel Mateo, OIC of the Animal Welfare Division of BAI. [5]

Recent protests

PAWS has been recently active in rallies to stop animal abuse. Here were some of their recent protests:

1) A protest against the testing of lethal injection for human Death Row inmates to animals in 2001.

2) A protest against an elephant show in Araneta center in 2003.

3) A Protest against dogfights in Antipolo City Hall last April 2007.

4) An Information rally vs. dolphin shows at SM Mall of Asia on December 2006 and a Protest rally vs. a dolphin show at MetroWalk on December 2007
PAWS protested to SM Mall of Asia and Movers & Shakers, the organizers of the dolphin shows in the said mall since organizing such activity only causes cruelty and abuse to dolphins. Both SM Mall of Asia and Movers & Shakers promised not to hold the show again. [7]

After a year, SM kept its promise to PAWS but Movers & Shakers did not. As a result, on December 9, 2007, PAWS held a peaceful picket at the MetroWalk in Ortigas where the dolphin shows were held to distribute flyers about the abuse of dolphins in front of the show’s entrance. [7]

5) A protest rally vs. Japanese Whale (Dolphin) slaughter at the Japanese Embassy on September 2006
On September 2006, PAWS joined the world-wide rally against whale slaughtering and went in front of the Philippine Japanese Embassy during the Japan Dolphin Day. More than 20,000 whales were said to be deliberately slaughtered by Japan because they eat too much fish. These fishes were the ones that the Japanese fishermen were after. [8]

Affiliations

PAWS is a member of several international animal rights and welfare organizations. PAWS is in contact touch with organizations like World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA}, People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PeTA) and Humane Society International (HSI). On September 1, 1999, PAWS became an associate of the RSPCA of UK. [9]

PAWS is also the only local animal welfare group associated with all these three international animal welfare groups based in different countries: HSUS (United States), RSPCA (Britain)and Animals asia foundation (China, Hongkong). [9]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n http://www.paws.org.ph
  2. ^ www.paws.org.ph
  3. ^ http://ph.88db.com/ph/Knowledge/Knowledge_Detail.page/Pets/?kid=352
  4. ^ www.astroleaguephils.org/paws/index.html
  5. ^ a b c d e f g onephil.com/box4.htm
  6. ^ http://brandietan.blogspot.com
  7. ^ a b feed://animaladvocates.multiply.com/feed.rss3
  8. ^ http://animatica.multiply.com/photos/album/30
  9. ^ a b http://www.paws.org.ph

External links

See also

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