Here is the second television ad for the benefit of homeless animals in the Philippines. This pitch is specifically for stray dogs. The Tagalog blurb at the end roughly translates to: he's a good guard dog but he doesn't even have a home. Stray dogs seeking shelter underneath parked vehicles are very common in the Philippines. I can recall my Dad, many years ago, checking underneath the car for dogs or cats before driving off. Life is so different in other countries, isn't it? The dog featured here, judging from its physical condition, probably was once a stray dog. I suspect this dog is one of the many dogs up for adoption at the Philippine Animal Rehabilitation Center. An actual street dog would be dirty and haggard. Nevertheless, you can see that the dog is street savvy, able to recognize engine starts, knowing when to move out of the way. I am pretty excited about these television ads. God knows how much Filipino animals need help and sympathy.
Because I belong to an group of animal welfare advocates in the Philippines, I can read the numerous discussions between group members and people who, seems to me, just signed up to make an urgent plea for help. There were two this week who begged for assistance concerning two dogs who were tied up under rain and sun with no food nor water. One was described to be on the verge of a heat stroke. The images that filled my mind disturbed me immensely, but I am also encouraged at the same time. There is a growing number of animal welfare advocates in the Philippines and ordinary citizens are beginning to reject animal cruelty, willing to take personal action against it. Just from this website, I can see from the visitor data that many are seeking information on how to report animal cruelty in the Philippines. You can find my previous post on the subject HERE . Keep in mind that your complaint has legal standing via the Philippine Animal Welfare Act which is also known as the RA 8485 .
Comments