Rescue teams save animals from typhoon floods.
The alarming findings have emerged in the wake of Typhoon Gaemi, one of the most destructive storms to hit Southeast Asia in recent years. The Philippines was devastated by a powerful typhoon that struck in July, leaving behind extensive damage. The storm's ferocity left a path of destruction, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate and dozens of people reported dead.
According to Metro, Amid the chaos, Ashley Furoono, head of animal advocacy programs at PETA Asia, saw harrowing scenes: abandoned dogs kept in cages outside their owners' destroyed homes or tied to lampposts. Despite their dire conditions and urgent need for evacuation, these animals had been abandoned and allowed to weather the storm on their own.
“I'll never forget seeing the decomposing bodies of dogs caged or chained with terrified looks on their faces – they had suffered the most horrific, unimaginable deaths that were entirely preventable,” Ashley said. subway.
The news portal further cited a report from the World Kennel Club Registry, International Animal FederationAnimal cruelty has long been a major concern for animal rights activists in the Philippines, where there are about 23.29 million dogs. About 12 million people own dogs. But a Philippine animal welfare nonprofit said there were at least 3,000 cases of animal cruelty in 2020 alone. Compassion and responsibility towards animals (CARA), found.
A resident of Marikina City, Philippines, posted a video on Wednesday of his dog struggling to reach safety amid flooding caused by Super Typhoon Gaemi (Karina PH).pic.twitter.com/fsUEE63JLh
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“Animal cruelty is a big problem in the Philippines,” said Ashley, 38, who is from British Columbia, Canada, and has lived in the Philippines for 17 years.
“We find that thanks to increased use of social media, local people are more concerned about animal welfare and more compassionate than they were around 10 years ago, but the problem remains significant, particularly in deprived areas where crowded living conditions can make it more difficult to keep a dog indoors,” Ashley said.
