Animal welfare org calls for donations for pets amid bad weather

The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) on Tuesday called for donations for animals affected by the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat).

"The PAWS team has been working tirelessly to repack and distribute hundreds of relief goods for animals and their owners affected by the ongoing storms," the gorup said in a statement.

"To most quickly provide support, we’ve been taking from our shelter’s own available supply, but now, we urgently need your help to sustain our Disaster Relief Operations."

For in-kind donations, PAWS said the following items are needed:

• Canned goods for humans
• Rice
• Old towels
• Dog and cat food (canned/kibble)
• Collapsible cages and crates

Donations may be dropped off from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at PAWS Animal Rehabilitation Center, Aurora Blvd. cor. Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, Quezon City.

The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Asia (PETA) earlier urged the public to include animals in disaster plans during typhoon seasons.

According to PAGASA’s 5 p.m. bulletin, Tropical Depression Dante may become a tropical storm on Wednesday.

Dante was located 1,115 km east northeast of Central Luzon or 1,130 km east of Northern Luzon, with maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 55 km/h. — BAP, GMA Integrated News