Pet crematorium faces closure after 26 dogs, 3 cats found dumped in Bulacan
The Bacoor City government has shut down a pet crematorium after the remains of 29 animals were discovered dumped along a roadside in Bulacan. The mayor has ordered a police investigation to hold the owner accountable for failing to perform promised services.
Why it matters
The incident has sparked public outrage regarding animal welfare and the lack of oversight for pet aftercare services.
Content warning: This article contains references to dumped animal remains.
MANILA, Philippines (Updated November 1, 12:32 a.m.) - The Bacoor City government has shut down Ahjay Paws Aftercare Pet Crematorium following the discovery of the remains of 26 dogs and three cats in plastic bags dumped along a roadside in San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan.
Bacoor City Mayor Strike Revilla said in a Facebook Reel on Saturday, October 31, that he had ordered the crematorium's closure following complaints from pet owners.
The mayor said he had also instructed the Philippine National Police to investigate the establishment's owner and pursue appropriate charges.
"Sarado na po siya. Ngayon po inatasan na po natin ang atin pong kapulisan para mag-imbestiga para po kasuhan ang may-ari po nito," Revilla said in the video.
(Now that it has been closed, we have instructed our police to investigate so that the owner can be charged.)
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