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With an estimated 13 million stray animals on our streets, Senator Cynthia Villar has called for state-sponsored actions to control the growing population of pets, particularly dogs and cats.
Villar also pointed out the root causes of this problem: neglect, overpopulation, and a lack of education on animal welfare and responsible pet ownership. To address this issue, Villar has been offering free spaying and neutering services, as well as anti-rabies shots in her hometown Las Piñas City. The program also includes adoption drives to find homes for stray animals.Villar also noted that many stray and rescued animals placed in shelters are euthanized if they are not adopted or claimed within a week due to a lack of space and resources.
Under Republic Act No. 8485, as amended by RA 10631 or the Animal Welfare Act, the Bureau of Animal Industry is tasked with enforcing animal welfare laws.
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