Finally, after 6 months, we were able to hold our first mobile clinic since the COVID pandemic began. It has been a tough time for everyone and it has been difficult for us to think of all of the animals going untreated across the Philippines. Thankfully, due to the easing of lockdown restrictions …

We rescued Tuesday and Cheska from the aftermath of the Taal volcanic eruption. When we found them, they were too unwell to care for themselves and it’s unlikely they would have survived without our help. After several months in our centre, we are delighted to share their progress with you!

With very limited veterinary resources in the Philippines, we are receiving more and more requests to take our spay and neuter clinics to the more remote islands to help them manage their growing dog populations and in March the IWCT Veterinary team travelled to two islands; Bayas and Longinot.

Just when we thought the Philippines had suffered more than their fair share of disaster in 2020, they’ve been subjected to yet more adversity this week with dangerous flash floods.

2020 has already proved to be a challenging year for the people and animals of the Philippines, with volcano eruptions, earthquakes and now the COVID-19 pandemic, but our work supporting the dogs must continue…..