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Animal Shelter Dumaguete

Local Businesses and Services item created by Chris128, Oct 27, 2017

  • Hi there, I am posting this with permission from the admin.

    I and a a small group of individuals have set up an animal rescue centre in Sibulan, to try and help some of the neglected, abandoned and injured animals roaming the streets of Dumaguete. At the moment we have around 30 adult dogs, puppies , cats and kittens that need rehabilitation before they are ready for adoption. We have already had around 20 successful adoptions since we opened in July.
    At the moment we have very limited funds and would therefore appreciate any help at all from the people of Dumaguete.

    We have a 2000 square metre lot that was donated to us, but it is in desperate need of renovation to make it habitable and safe for the animals.

    First of all, if anyone is looking to get a dog, cat, puppy or kitten, please consider visiting our shelter and meeting our animals first.

    If anyone would like to donate food, or would like to help out in any way please call 0955 910 1181. We have a facebook page if you would like more information
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    I have also set up a youcaring fundraising page here - where you can see a video of the shelter and what we are trying to do.

    Click here to support Help save the lives of the neglected animals in Dumaguete,

    We have already raised 1000 us, but we need much more to pay for the ongoing care of the animals and also the renovations of the shelter.
    Any donation, however small would be greatly appreciated
    Thank you
    Christine

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  1. okiebound
    The 6 years I lived in Dumaguete, every day it saddened me to see the number of animals (dogs and cats alike) that are wandering the streets, starving, sick, and alone. I am back in the US, but I did bring back 3 animals with me from Dumaguete, not bought at pet shops, but rescued or purchased from an individual who's dog had puppies. I have already made a donation to this organization and have shared their info on Facebook to raise awareness. I hope they can keep enough in donations to continue their mission.
    okiebound, Nov 2, 2017
  2. Chris128
    Yes, I agree, it is a huge problem that isn't going to go away by just rescuing a few off the street. But change has to start somewhere. We are actually working with schools to change perceptions, government officials to try and work on changing policy and local vets to help with spay and neuter programmes. All big ventures start off usually through small grass roots efforts - which is what we are hoping will happen.
    Chris128, Oct 28, 2017
  3. Dutchie
    As much as I applaud someone who's willing to make an effort to get dogs off the street, I am almost certain that the only way to improve the situation more than marginally is a political one.
    Forced catch of strays, combined with castration of all male pups that are deemed eligible for adoption, and euthanize all others seems the way to go (repeat every year or so).
    Good luck with convincing local politicians that stray dogs are an urgent problem though, I fear it will take a rabies explosion or something similar to get their attention. Filippino's generally are not interested in dogs other than as a burglar deterrent in my experience.
    Dutchie, Oct 27, 2017