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The Philippine Forest Dog, locally known as Asong Gubat is an indigenous breed of primitive dog originating from the Philippines. [1] The Philippine Canine Club, Inc. (PCCI) in collaboration with the Philippine Forest Dog Legacy Club, Inc. (PFDLC), is in the process of documenting and establishing the purity of the Philippine Forest Dog breed, hoping to be recognized by the Fédération ...
Petfinder operates the largest online pet adoption website serving all of North America. [2] [3] The company reports that it currently lists “more than 315,000 adoptable pets from nearly 14,000 animal shelters and rescue groups.” [2] A commercial enterprise founded in 1996, it is now owned by Nestlé Purina PetCare Company and reports that it has facilitated more than 22 million pet ...
PAWS' Dr. Dog program brings loving therapy dogs to children's hospitals all over the Manila metro area. In 1997, "Pakko",a German Shepherd, was the first Dr. Dog. Dr. Dog provides comfort and emotional healing for disabled children, and educates the public about the value of animals in our society. In the Philippines, there are still people ...
Animal welfare organizations are concerned with the health, safety and psychological wellness of individual animals. These organizations include animal rescue groups and wildlife rehabilitation centers, which care for animals in distress and sanctuaries, where animals are brought to live and be protected for the rest of their lives.
Pet Lovers Centre Pte Ltd (PLC) is an Asian retailer of pet products and services. It is one of the largest and oldest pet store chains in Singapore . [ 2 ] Today, PLC has 70 stores in Singapore, 60 stores in Malaysia , 24 stores in Thailand , and 10 stores in Philippines .
Animal Kingdom Foundation or AKF, is a non-profit animal welfare non-governmental organization based in the Philippines.Founded in 2002, it is committed to "improving the living and welfare conditions of animals", eliminating the trade of dog meat for human consumption, and advocating for the improvement of animal living conditions.
In 2006, CARA participated in the "Dog Walk for a Cause" to protest the illegal dog meat trade and were noted for being the only group that proudly paraded mixed-breed dogs. [21] Local mixed-breed dogs (commonly called "askals" in the Philippines) are not popular choices for Filipino pet owners, as most prefer purebreds.
The CAC also has a veterinary pharmacy for medical prescription, pet accessories and pet food needs; and a grooming center for pets. The CAC (with 5 resident veterinarians) and SAS (with 2 resident veterinarians) cater to the needs of pet animals (mostly dogs and cats) brought in by clients.