In cooperation with the Local Government Unit of Barangay Fort Boni, with the help of our friends in Beterinaryo sa Fort (BSF), The PAWS Humane Education and Veterinary Team held a Responsible Pet Ownership Seminar, Animal Welfare Talk And Rabies Awareness Drive on March 17, 2012 (Saturday). 

Over 300 pets were vaccinated against Rabies.Thank you to the Barangay Fort Boni LGU and Beterinaryo sa Fort

PAWS continues to work with Local Government Units in providing Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership Seminars to communities.

House Bill 5849 - ANIMAL OFFENDERS BEWARE

A House Bill is now at the Congress filed by Congresswoman Bernadette Herrera-Dy of the Bagong Henerasyon Party List to amend the Animal Welfare Act (or Republic Act 8485) and increase penalties for those who have committed acts of cruelty to animals.

Under the said House Bill 5849,  convicted animal offenders face a prison term of not less than six (6) years and one day to twelve years (12) or  a fine of not less than P50,000. The current Act only has a prison term of six months up to two (2) years and fines up to P5000.

The Bill also proposes the banning of pet ownership for those convicted of pet neglect, and the deputization of reputable and accredited animal welfare NGOs to form part of a deputized Inspectorate Team to help government (Bureau of Animal Industry-Animal Welfare Division) monitor reports of cruelty and neglect, and gather evidence for the prosecution of those who do not take steps to improve the conditions of animals being maltreated or neglected.