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

I found this dog/cat on the streets. I took it home, I think he's a missing pet. What do I do? Do I bring it to PAWS?

Good Samaritans who decide take home the dog/cat they find can send us a photo of the animal. We will put up the announcement with a black & white photo on our social media accounts but we are sorry that we cannot take the animal into the shelter. 

PAWS is a limited admission shelter that is exclusive to rescued animals in distress (in imminent danger of losing life or limb) where cases are filed against the animal offenders.  We do not take in lost pets.

Lost dogs/cats are usually brought to the pound so the owners could look for them there.  We understand why some good Samaritans may not want to resort to this as the unclaimed animals are put down after a few days. Good Samaritans are encouraged to hold on to the dog/cat or if they can't keep it, have someone they trust temporarily take care of the animal while the owner is given a chance to contact you.

To protect the animal from opportunistic people or breeders who just want to score a free pet and claim they are the owners -- we deliberately make FOUND Announcements in black and white, dotted and we omit particular details of the animal (ie, if animal is a purebreed, male or female, we do not indicate this). Those who find lost dogs are advised to do the same in their independent efforts to find the owner.

  • One can inform the barangay of the found pet in case the owner searches for his dog/cat there.
  • One can also take the animal to a vet clinic and ask them to scan the dog/cat for a microchip - if the animal has a microchip, owner information will be available.
  • One should also screen those who claim to be owners, ask for full description (including identifying marks, and if any, description of collar, dog tags), ask for proof of ownership  (their photos with or of the dog/cat from their old album on Facebook, a post of plea to help look for missing dog/cat, and if applicable, a microchip certificate). 
  • Limit entertaining inquiries to phone or online and not disclose exact location of where the animal is temporarily housed- this is also for your security. 

In addition, we hope the owner sees and responds to the PAWS announcement.  If the animal isn't in any way injured or showing signs of neglect, then chances are it simply got lost and the owners should be looking for it.  They should be willing to cover your expenses for the dog/cat's upkeep while under your care should you have an issue with cost.

SAMPLE FOUND ANNOUNCEMENTS

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