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PAWS celebrates International Spay Day

Posted by siyerwin on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 9:02 PM

Just a really quick post to let everyone know about the free spaying/neutering which PAWS will be having at the shelter tomorrow in celebration of International Spay Day!

Below is the PAWS announcement:

We invite everyone to have their pets (dogs and cats) spayed or neutered for free at the PAWS Animal Rehabilitation Center in Aurora Boulevard, Katipunan Valley, Loyola Heights, QC tomorrow, Feb 12 - SPAY DAY at PARC - 9am to 4pm.

Please also extend this invitation to the poorer members of your household (household helpers, drivers with pets, their relatives, etc) and the community (i.e. that neighbor of yours who seem to be having a tough time taking care of their pets because of their financial situation. Fixing their pets means they won't be burdened with unexpected puppies or kittens)

Spay-neuter will be on a "first come, first served" basis, so please come early tomorrow. Gates open at 9am.

Benefits of spayed/neutered pets:
-they won't contribute to the pet overpopulation problem
-they are healthier (less likely to develop reproductive cancers)
-they are less likely to be aggressive
-they are less likely to stray outside the house and get lost (Intact pets often 'escape' from yards in search of a mate)

See you tomorrow! =)

-The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)

Important Reminder: Please make sure that your pets are fasted (no food and water) before undergoing the procedure. PAWS recommends that you do not give food and water to your pet from 10pm of the day prior to the morning of operation. Please CLICK HERE to learn more

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Free Spay/Neuter for Cats and Dogs in Cebu

Posted by siyerwin on Monday, March 23, 2009 at 2:07 PM

Cebu City Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF) Steps up its Efforts to Control Homeless Pet Population

Here's good start to our week, animal welfare advocates. We've received news that the city veterinarian of Cebu, Dr. Alice Utlang, has launched a free spay/neuter drive tp help control the stray and homeless cats and dogs in the city. This is amazing considering not many other cities have done this before. This goes to show that it can be done and if they can do it in Cebu, there shouldn't be any reason other city governments not to do it.

I'm honestly thrilled for the residents of Cebu City. And with the PAWS and Purina "Homeless, Not Worthless" TV campaign still running and, hopefully, inspiring people into action, I hope pet owners come in droves to check out their city veterinarian's Animal Birth Control Center project.

Kudos to Dr. Utlang and the Cebu City government!

What are the benefits of spaying or neutering your pet?

1. You help yourself and your pet - getting your pets fixed (spayed or neutered) will likely give it a happier and well-adjusted temperament because they will not need to go through heat cycles that change their behavior. They will not get the urge to go out of the house to mate which significantly reduces their chances of being exposed to harm. Their chances of getting breast cancer is also reduced. Chances of Uterine infections and testicular cancer is eliminated 100%. Spaying and neutering will likely increase your pets life!

2. You help your community - the consequences of stray and homeless animals overpopulation is well-known. We all know what happens when homeless animals visit our trash cans, defecate on our properties and bite humans. Spaying and neutering will help reduce the number of unwanted pets in your community which would help reduce the occurrences of such.

3. You help the animals - Spaying and neutering help animal welfare organizations and animal shelters because animal shelters are full and there are more homeless animals than there are adoptive homes to save them (this is also the reason we encourage people to adopt rather than buy puppies and kittens for sale in the Philippines). Millions of animals are euthanized in pounds and shelters everywhere because they are unable to find enough homes to take them.


Prevent all the death and suffering by doing your part. Spay and neuter your pets. If you're afraid it would cost you money, think about how much more it will cost you if you get a litter of six to feed and take care of. Giving away puppies and kittens to your family and friends does not solve anything because your pet will be capable of creating more soon after doing so.

Go and inquire about the spay/neuter programs of your city government. As an alternative, contact animal welfare NGOs like PAWS and CARA as they usually have low-cost or free spay/neuter programs, too!


Inquirer report: Animal birth control center launched

Recommended reading:
Why you should spay or neuter your pet
Why spay or neuter your pet?

Related post: Spay & Neuter Myths and Facts

Thank you for reading this post on spaying and neutering your cats and dogs

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Spay & Neuter: Myths & Facts

Posted by siyerwin on Monday, May 21, 2007 at 7:34 AM

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For your spaying and neutering concerns, you may get in touch with PAWS through (email) philpaws [at] yahoo [dot] com or through (tel.) 475-1688.

For other organizations and establishments offering spay/neuter services, please check out my other post here.

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Spay & Neuter = Love

Posted by siyerwin on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 9:25 PM

The spay and neuter solution is one of the most misunderstood concepts in cat and dog care. Just last Saturday, a couple of PARC visitors inquiring about adopting a kitten was surprised when we broached the idea of neutering the dog they currently have. They seemed to think that it's a matter of regret for a dog to lose its ability to reproduce. There are a lot of reasons why this is a wrong perception.

Nica of Cats' Lair summed it up pretty well with the following Spay/Neuter spiel:

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TO ALL CAT- AND DOG-LOVERS: DO THE RESPONSIBLE THING!!! SPAY/NEUTER YOUR BELOVED PET!!!

Taking good care of your pet and loving it does not end with vaccinations and healthy food. It includes spaying (for females) and neutering (for males).

DO YOU...

+ Want your cat (and dog) to become fluffier, heavier, and sweeter towards people and other pets?

+ Like your cat to stop disappearing for days and weeks, while you are worried sick whether it is still alive, or worse, road-kill?

+ Wish your cat (and dog) would live 10 years or more, with lesser risks of catching diseases or developing life-threatening cancers?

+ Hope to keep the number of your cats (and the smell of cat poo & pee in your house) under control?

Nowadays, there's just NO EXCUSE not to have your pet spayed/neutered when there's so many stray animals out there suffering from disease, hunger and the cruelty of people or being run over by cars. So many unwanted animals are in dire need of homes and it doesn't make sense to add to their suffering.

With a little effort and sacrifice, you can have the necessary surgery done. If you can afford vet care and pet food, then it follows you can also afford having your cat fixed. But if you are having financial difficulty, there are some organizations that can help you do the right thing for your cat (and dog).

PAWS: 475-1688 & 482-7695 and look for TIN.
- Location: Near Ateneo, Katipunan, Quezon City
- Rates: Male cat- P700, Female cat- P1,000; Male dog- P1,000, Female dog- P1,500*

* Rates apply only to native cats. Purebreds are charged a bit higher, but still not as expensive as those in vet clinics.

CARA: 0920-9126624, NANCY (President). Please say you got her number from Liza Umayam of PAWS.
- Location: Sta. Mesa, Manila, but surgeries can be performed in Mandaluyong, depending on schedule of vet.
- Rates: available upon inquiry. **

**Only native cats are qualified to avail of the low-cost rates. CARA does not spay/neuter purebreds.

Makati City Pound: 817-3271 and look for DR. MANALASTAS.
- Location: Near Makati fire station & PNP headquarters, Malugay Street, San Antonio Village
- Rates: Male cat- P400, Female cat- P600***

***Owner must be a registered resident of Makati (bring Community Taxpayer's Certificate) . Additional requirements may be asked from you, including proof that you cannot afford regular vet rates.


---> Hint: You may ask for discounts from your vets if you want multiple cats and dogs spayed/neutered. Vets can be very accomodating to their valued "suki" clients.

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Bottomline: You should not feel sorry for your cats and dogs when they get spayed/neutered. It's probably the best show of love for them because it's an essential requirement to a well-adapted, healthy and well-socialized cat or dog.

Do it also for the stray animals in your community. The animal welfare organizations mentioned above are willing to work with you. Call them up and ask about the Trap-Spay/Neuter-Release program.

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