Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
  • HOME
  • COMMON PUBLIC MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT PAWS
  • ADOPTION: How do I adopt from PAWS?
    • How can I adopt a dog/cat, I don't live in Manila?
  • ADMISSION / ABANDONMENT: Can PAWS adopt/take my pet? Can I donate my pet to PAWS?
    • ADMISSION Policy and REHOMING ASSISTANCE Policy
    • ADMISSION AND REHOMING: 11 Reasons PAWS Cannot "Adopt" Your Pet
    • CAN PAWS TAKE MY PET? [VIDEO]
    • Nag-aampon o tumatanggap ba ng aso o pusa ang PAWS?
    • Aggressive (Matapang/Wild) Dog. Can we surrender?
  • ANIMAL CONTROL VS ANIMAL WELFARE
  • ANIMAL WELFARE LAWS
  • BRANCH OF PAWS: Are there other PAWS branches? Sana may PAWS dito!
  • CITY POUND: Help! My dog was caught and was taken to the pound. Is this right/legal?
    • HOW NOT TO REPORT ABOUT THE CITY POUND
    • BACOLOD CITY POUND EMAIL FROM GLENN
  • CRUELTY: Hit-and-Run Case
  • CRUELTY: How To Report Animal Cruelty + Calling 117
  • CRUELTY: Online photos / videos / links, what can I do about these?
    • Online Cruelty: CRUSH VIDEOS
    • Online Cruelty: Marie Jhane Gonzales fb post (dog who ate slippers)
    • Online Cruelty: PAWS Response to Facebook Crush Video
  • DOG BITES: Help! I was bitten by a dog. What do I do?
  • DONATE: How can I donate to PAWS?
  • FOSTER: Temporarily keeping a rescue is one of the most important things a volunteer or concerned citizen can do. What does it take to foster?
  • HOARDING AND IRRESPONSIBLE RESCUING
  • HUMANE EDUCATION - BARANGAYS / SUBDIVISIONS : Does PAWS give seminars for barangays on animal care, catching of strays, responsible pet ownership?
  • HUMANE EDUCATION: School Tours / Student Interviews / School Visits
  • NEGLECT: My neighbor is beating their pet. My neighbor is not giving food/water/shelter.
    • NEGLECT (TAGALOG): May nakita akong alagang aso/pusa na pinapabayaan
    • NEGLECT CASE: HOW NOT TO REPORT
  • NEGLECT: Pet shops (Animals are malnourished, not fed, kept in small/cramped cages, etc.)
  • NEIGHBOR COMPLAINING ABOUT OUR PETS
  • PET SHOPS / PETS FOR SALE: Is it ok to buy from a pet shop? Is it legal to sell animals in the streets?
    • How do we get rid of puppy mills?
    • I did my research and I really want a purebreed. Any tips on how to choose?
  • REHOMING ASSISTANCE
  • RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP
    • Responsibilities of a Pet Owner (RA9482 The Anti Rabies Act)
    • PROOF OF OWNERSHIP
  • RESPONSIBLE RESCUING
  • SHELTER CLEANING PROGRAM
  • SHELTER FEEDING PROGRAM
  • SICK PET: Help, my pet is sick. What do I do?
    • (Tagalog) Maysakit ang alaga
  • SPAY/NEUTER: Benefits
    • SPAY/NEUTER: What to expect / How much?
    • SPAY/NEUTER: When will there be an Outreach here in my province?
    • SPAY/NEUTER: When is the next free spay/neuter at PAWS? Sana meron din dito sa province namin.
    • S/N Outreach: How much will it cost, How to organize?
  • STRAY-RESCUE: What To Do With Rescues and Stray Emergencies
    • STRAY-RESCUE: How do I admit this poor puppy/kitten/cat/dog I saw on the streets?
    • STRAYS - How to get them off the streets?
    • STRAYS: Why are there stray cats and dogs?
    • ACTUAL REPORT: Dog with cyst. Need assistance.
    • ACTUAL REPORT: Abandoned dog
    • ACTUAL REPORT: Run-over stray dog with bone sticking out
    • ACTUAL REPORT: Stray dog in bad condition beside hospital
  • STRAY/RESCUE: Dog/Cat Stuck In Tree/Roof/Sewer/Creek/Etc
  • STRAYS/PETS OUT IN THE RAIN/TYPHOON
  • STRAY CATS: Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR)
  • TNR - How to do community TNR
  • VET SERVICES: Does PAWS offer vet services?
  • VET MALPRACTICE: My pet died at the vet, I think this is negligence, how can I complain about it?
  • VOLUNTEER: How do I become a PAWS volunteer? / I'm not from Manila, how can I volunteer? / Can kids volunteer?
  • ABANDONED DOGS, PUPPIES, CATS, KITTENS - Can PAWS rescue them?
  • ABANDONED NURSING KITTENS: Help! I found these little kittens and I don't know how to take care of them.
  • BABIES AND PETS
  • BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING: My dog has biting/aggressive problems, etc? What do I do?
  • BOARDING: Can I board my pet at PAWS? Can my pet stay temporarily at PAWS?
  • BURIAL/CREMATION: Does PAWS offer these services?
  • CONDO DOES NOT ALLOW PETS
  • DR. DOG : How can my dog be a part of the Dr. Dog Program?
  • EXOTIC PETS: Is it legal to keep exotic animals?
  • FOUND PET
  • LOST PET: My pet is missing. Can you help me?
  • NEW YEAR'S TIPS
  • ON DOLPHINS, COCKFIGHTING, ETC.
  • PAWS LOGO: Can our group use the PAWS logo for our event that will benefit PAWS? Can I use the PAWS logo for my blog?
  • TRAVEL WITH PET
  • PAWS Facebook Posting Guidelines
  • PREPARING FOR DISASTERS
  • 5 Freedoms

5 Freedoms

Animal welfare groups around the world use the 5 Freedoms as a basis for cruelty and neglect.

1. Freedom from Hunger and Thirst - by ready access to fresh water and a diet to maintain full health and vigour.

2. Freedom from Discomfort
- by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area.


3. Freedom from Pain, Injury or Disease
- by prevention or rapid diagnosis and treatment.


4. Freedom to Express Normal Behavior
- by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal's own kind.


5
. Freedom from Fear and Distress
- by ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering.


Read: GET TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE 5 FREEDOMS.

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