When a member of the animal or plant kingdom goes extinct, there will be no second chances. Evolution will simply not repeat itself. There are reportedly eighty bird species that are unique to the Philippines and many of them have already made it to the endangered list. And we, to a great extent, have indiscrimate hunting to thank for it. In spite of two national laws protecting Philippine animals, the carnage continues unabated. The killings could occur as arbitrarily as guys getting together for macho time, or as a result of a well-planned hunting trip involving speed boats, bird callers, and camouflaged outfits. Either way, the outcome is the same. Philippine wildlife, our natural treasures, inches closer to a state of irreparable vacancy. Not too long ago, we learned about the Bacolod Air Rifle Club (BARC) whose unbridled killing of Philippine birds and ducks became the subject of an online petition calling for immediate government intervention. My post on that most disturbing c
Last week, we saw two of our dogs go home! First, there's Mona. This jack russell terrier mix is about knee-high with two wonderful black eyes. See the photo, and you'd know what I mean. I remember Mona as someone who didn't like going back to her kennel after a walk. She'd put on the brakes with all fours. She also loves her toys. There were several toys in her small kennel and those kept her busy. Mona had a bit of a skin problem on her back, but nothing incurable. 
Then, there's Kado. He's a Shiba Inu mix who also had a bit of a skin/fur problem, but his spirit is strong. Kado's ears are always upright and he looks like he's always on alert mode. He's got this nice golden hue to him, and he's very people friendly. I am glad that these dogs have found their forever home. The shelter has gotten word that they are settling in pretty well in their new homes. Woof!
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