Written by Railen Navalete & Leanza Garcia We’ve all seen strays in our daily lives. Some of us tend to ignore them, give them scraps of our meals, while a few choose to adopt them. But sometimes we don’t realize how these street animals have stories, dreams, and lives of their own. Laika was just […]
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Written by Sandy Pearl “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by how its animals are treated.” This powerful quote from Mahatma Gandhi truly reflects the values we should uphold as a society. He also beautifully expressed, “I hold that the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is
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Written by Chloe Marie Champo Every year, thousands of stray cats and dogs are lined up by local authorities and pounds to face mass euthanasia. While they claim that it is done in the name of population control, we can all agree that killing animals does not solve the problem—in fact, it perpetuates it. At
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Written by Sandy Pearl Polias A Silent Crisis We Can No Longer Ignore We see them every day, in crowded streets, dark alleys, busy markets, or quietly curled up in the corners of our neighborhoods. Stray cats and dogs have become so common in the Philippines that many of us barely notice them anymore. But
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Written by Mica Tolentino Every pet parent knows how curious our furry friends can be: whether it’s a sneaky nibble from the dining table or an innocent sniff at a new plant, cats and dogs love to explore the world through taste. Our homes may feel like the safest place for our pets, but did
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Written by Chloe Champo Every day, countless stray cats and dogs roam our streets, all with the same struggles of finding food, water, shelter, and general safety. Some are abandoned, while most are born into a cycle of homelessness. Here at CARA, we believe that an effective way to prevent this is through spaying and
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On May 22, 2024, CARA Volunteers Ellaine, Rosana, and Noa held a workshop on Responsible Pet Care and Understanding Pet Behavior at Mapua University in Intramuros. This event was part of the university’s Advocacy Week, organized by the student council. The workshop, titled “Tail of the Tales: An Interactive Symposium on Pet Ownership,” had 21
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Hey everyone! Buckle up for a quick rabies rundown! Every March, we dedicate a whole month to raising awareness about this serious, yet preventable, disease. Why? Because knowledge truly is power, and in this case, it can empower you to protect yourself and your loved ones, both furry and human. Shining a Light on Rabies
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How Cats See Colors Contrary to popular belief, cats can see colors other than black and white. However, they may perceive colors differently than humans due to the structure of their eyes. Cats can see muted hues like blues, greens/yellows, and grays. However, they may have difficulty distinguishing between red, green, and yellow. This is
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Imagine being a stray cat, fighting for your life every day. You’re constantly looking for a place to stay warm, or to hide from predators and humans who might harm you. As the days go by, you start to feel weaker and weaker. You don’t know what’s happening to your body, but you’re scared. If
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August 18 is National Aspin Day, a day to celebrate the native dog of the Philippines, the Asong Pinoy or Aspin. Aspins are mixed-breed dogs that are known for their resilience, adaptability, and loyalty. They are often seen as stray dogs or unwanted pets (Source: Discrimination of Aspin Dog Breed in the Philippines), but they
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