READ: Why Carla Abellana fosters stray animals
It's no secret that Kapuso actress Carla Abellana has a soft spot for animals.
She's involved in various causes for animal welfare and often speaks up about animal abuse on her social media accounts.
One of the movements Carla definitely supports is the "Adopt, Don't Shop" campaign.
In an exclusive interview with the actress, Carla explained why we should adopt more animals.
"Aminin naman natin, most people would rather shop. Naghahanap sila ng specific na breed ng aso so dumi-diretso sila sa pet shop or sa breeder mismo.
"Wala namang problema, okay lang, siyempre preference mo 'yan, it's up to you. Pero it would be better sana if you consider adopting also.
"Napakamura ng adoption, minsan nga free pa. Mas male-lessen din 'yung population ng mga stray animals. Most pets up for adoption were once stray animals.
"Adoption would be good para ma-lessen 'yung population din ng mga nasa animal shelter na ilang taon nang nandoon, wala pang pamilya.
"Hindi lang naman sa animal shelter makakapag-adopt, pati sa mga city pounds, pwede rin mag-adopt. At least mababawasan din 'yung up for euthanasia naman na strays.
"Better 'yon kasi 'di hamak na mas maraming nangangailangan ng bahay at pamilya na mga stray animals kaysa doon sa mga binebenta na overpriced," she said.
Carla also has experience fostering Aspins or Puspins that need immediate medical care.
According to her, "Hindi maiiwasan na kapag nasa daan tayo, andami nating nakikita, gustohin ko man na i-adopt silang lahat, mas pina-prioritize ko 'yung medyo critical na 'yung condition.
"Nakapag-adopt na ako ng Aspin or Puspin on the spot na nangangailangan ng medical attention.
"Unfortunately, 'yung iba sa kanila, hindi na nagtagal, namatay na sa vet or sa bahay pero meron naman nang na-adopt na matapos kong i-foster.
"I try fostering, bringing them back to good health then finding them a new home."
This 2020, Carla is set to star in the upcoming Kapuso drama titled Love Of My Life alongside Mikael Daez, Rhian Ramos, Coney Reyes, and with special participation from Tom Rodriguez.