Having successfully stopped a major group of criminals, who were moving a consignment of slaughtered dogs in October, the IWCT team went straight back to their investigation work and they have apprehended 2 more dog meat traders.

Despite the changes in the Animal Welfare laws in the Philippines, dogs are still being violently butchered and sold for their meat, but on Sunday 21st October, IWCT was able to shut down one of these hideous operations when 3 men were caught and arrested carrying a cargo of 64 dead dogs!

Mange is an uncomfortable parasitic disease, which can be very distressing for dogs. It’s highly contagious and has become an increasing challenge to control in the Philippines. The good news is that it is incredibly simple to treat, the bad news it that many Filipiono dog owners can’t afford that …

The Carabao remain a vital tool in the Philippine Farmer’s inventory! Without these gentle creatures the farmer’s crops, and subsequently their livelihoods, would be under serious threat. In the absence of any other support, IWCT has helped ensure the future health of these working animals.

The Dog Pounds in the Philippines are not heavily funded and consequently many fall into disrepair and end up as very depressing places. We’ve talked about our desire to work with the dog pounds before, not only to reduce the number of dogs being rounded up and needlessly put to sleep, but also to help..

Marita is an animal lover, who has selflessly dedicated her life to caring for unwanted and abandoned dogs and cats in the Philippines. Marita set up a sanctuary in the hills, east of Manila just 4 years ago, and having invested personal money she currently provides shelter to 400 dogs and 200 cats …