QC cafe saves stray cats, finds them a new home

Published June 22, 2015 4:50pm

This cat was deemed ugly and was given the name Chaka. After much care, however, it is now up for adoption at Cat Cafe Manila on Maginhawa St., Quezon City. According to the QC Veterinary Office, almost 1,400 stray cats were captured by the city pound last year. In accordance with RA 9482, all were euthanized. Cedric Castillo

A coffee shop in Teacher's Village, Quezon City does more than offer its guests hot drinks and a place to chill. It also lets them interact with cats that have been rescued from the streets and are up for adoption.

According to a report by Cedric Castillo on GMA News TV's Balitanghali on Monday, Cat Cafe Manila owner Denis Ty partnered with non-government animal welfare organization Compassion and Responsibility for Animals (CARA) on this mission to find the cats new homes.

"All of them are actually pusang Pinoys that were picked up from streets. Dito, they are showcased here. People who like them or who love them can adopt them," he said.

The cafe also dedicates a part of its income for cat care.

"Lahat po sila pag naalagan nang mabuti, maganda po silang pets and wonderful creatures as well," Ty said.

How city pounds handle stray cats, dogs

Section 4 of Republic Act No. 9482 or the Anti-Rabies Act of 2007 mandates local government units to implement a rabies prevention and control program. This includes the "impounding, field control, and disposition of unregistered, stray and unvaccinated dogs."

According to the Quezon City Veterinary Office, 3,398 stray dogs and 1,391 stray cats were brought to the Quezon City Pound in 2014.

Some of the dogs were claimed and adopted. But all of the cats were put to rest for good.

"I-euthanasia na po siya kung wala pong mag-redeem or mag-claim," Quezon City Pound veterinarian Dr. Rolito Villamor explained. — Trisha Macas/BM, GMA News

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