Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
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  • 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

Who do I call for concerns about wildlife and exotic pets?

The Biodiversity Management Bureau (formerly known as PAWB - Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau) is the government agency tasked to handle wildlife and exotic animal concerns.

Biodiversity Management Bureau

Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center
Diliman, 1100 Quezon City
+(63 2) 9246031-35
+(63 2) 9240109
www.bmb.gov.ph
bmb@bmb.gov.ph 
wrd@bmb.gov.ph

Is it legal to keep exotic animals? What can I do to help the exotic animal in my neighbor's care?

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Complaints about exotic animals in Metro Manila fall under NCR Regional Office and should be forwarded to the Chief of Biodiversity Management Bureau or BDM (formerly PAWB- Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau). Please make sure you have concrete information because one will have to submit a detailed written complaint/report about the owner of the animal (name, address, contact info), the location where animal is kept, time and place of observations, etc. (Please send to us through email: philpaws@paws.org.ph the name & designation of the person you spoke to as well as the circumstances of the report so we can help you follow-up.)

You may check with the BMB (Biodiversity Management Bureau) at tel. # 924-6031 or DENR  at tel #. 435-2509 if the person who has the animal has the proper permits.

DENR and BAI-AWD (Bureau of Animal Industry - Animal Welfare Division) issues permits for exotic animals for zoos, animal parks, breeding, export, conservation and if one is in the scientific/research field.

If person has no permit (or even if the person has a permit but conditions violate the Animal Welfare Act), the animal may be confiscated by BMB. Confiscated animals will be confined in their Wildlife Rescue Center but it may be better to help educate the owner to provide improved living conditions and care instead. (Refer to FAQ: WHAT TO DO WHEN THERE IS NEGLECT - option #1)

PAWS can assist with filing charges of animal cruelty or neglect against the owner of the exotic animal IF the concerned citizen reporting to PAWS is willing to submit all information and witness affidavit. (Refer to FAQ: HOW TO REPORT ANIMAL CRUELTY)

Related links:
PAWS' Statement of Policies on zoos, animal experimentation, etc.
Why Wild Animals Do Not Make Good Pets

FOR REFERENCE ON WILDLIFE

"Please note that not all wildlife needs rescuing. Sometimes, wildlife is just naturally drawn towards human habitation in search for food especially if your area has a nearby forest, river or any wild habitat.

What to do during a wildlife encounter:
1) Do not touch or approach. Most wildlife simply go back to their habitats when left alone.
2) If the animal is injured or dangerous, you may then contact DENR or BMB.

By observing these guidelines, we can reduce stress to the animals and overpopulation in wildlife centers."

Source: Born to be Wild
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Here's a directory of rescue centers in the Philippines courtesy of Born To Be Wild.
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