Let’s honor this day to the dog heroes all across the country!
On May 20th, National Rescue Dog Day celebrates the joy and companionship that comes from welcoming a rescue dog into your life, highlighting the numerous advantages of giving a loving home to a furry friend who will reciprocate with endless affection and devotion.
To celebrate this day, here are 5 dog rescue centers in Visayas and Mindanao.
1. Davao Animal Rescue Volunteers
Davao Animal Rescue Volunteers (DARV) is a non-profit organization in Davao City, Philippines that rescues and rehabilitates stray and abandoned animals, with a focus on dogs and cats. They provide shelter care, spay/neuter services, adoption, and education to improve animal welfare and reduce overpopulation.
OTHER INFORMATION & HOW TO GET THERE?
OTHER INFORMATION
- Contact Number: 09777358600
- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/davaoanimalrescuevolunteers
- Website: https://davaoanimalrescue.com/
HOW TO GET THERE?
Exact Location: Davao Animal Rescue Volunteers Shelter, Toril Davao City
- By Car: Navigate via Google Maps or Waze and pin “Davao Animal Rescue Volunteers Shelter” as your destination.
2. A Heart For Paws Gensan
A Heart For Paws Gensan is a non-profit organization based in General Santos City, Philippines. The organization is dedicated to improving the lives of stray and abandoned animals, particularly dogs and cats, in the city. Their mission is to provide shelter, care, and rehabilitation to these animals, and to find them forever homes through adoption. They also work to promote animal welfare and education through community outreach and awareness programs.
OTHER INFORMATION & HOW TO GET THERE?
OTHER INFORMATION
- Email Address: aheartforpawsgensan@gmail.com
- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/aheartforpawsgensan
- Website: https://ahfpgensan.wixsite.com/ahfp
HOW TO GET THERE?
Exact Location: Prk. Calatao, Tambler General Santos City
- By Car: Navigate via Google Maps or Waze and pin “A Heart For Paws Gensan” as your destination.
3. Hope and Haven 4-Paws
Hope and Haven 4-Paws Tacloban, a non-profit organization in Tacloban City, Philippines, is determined to rescue and rehabilitate stray and abandoned animals. They offer a range of services, including shelter, food, and medical care, as well as reuniting lost pets with their owners and finding forever homes for adoptable animals.
OTHER INFORMATION & HOW TO GET THERE?
OTHER INFORMATION
- Phone Number: 09174648721
- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/hopeandhaven4paws
- Email Address: hopeandhaven4paws@gmail.com
HOW TO GET THERE?
Exact Location: Manlurip Road, Tacloban City, Philippines
- By Car: Navigate via Google Maps or Waze and pin “Hope and Haven 4-Paws” as your destination.
4. MARO – Mayari Animal Rescue Organization, Inc.
MARO’s mission is to provide a safe haven for animals in need, offering shelter, food, and medical care to those that are injured, sick, or otherwise vulnerable. They work tirelessly to reunite lost pets with their loving owners and find forever homes for adoptable animals. They are committed to strive to improve the lives of animals in Cebu, promoting compassion and responsibility towards all living beings.
OTHER INFORMATION & HOW TO GET THERE?
OTHER INFORMATION
- Phone Number: 09174648721
- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MayariAnimalRescue
- Email Address: info@mayarirescue.com
HOW TO GET THERE?
Exact Location: Guadalupe, Cebu City
- By Car: Navigate via Google Maps or Waze and pin “MARO – Mayari Animal Rescue Organization, Inc.” as your destination.
5. Bohol Animal Rescue & Kindness – BARK, INC
Bohol Animal Rescue & Kindness (BARK, INC) is a dedicated non-profit organization working to transform the lives of animals in Bohol, Philippines. Their main objective is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals in need, providing them with shelter, sustenance, and medical care. They are passionate about advancing animal welfare, preventing cruelty, and educating the community on responsible pet ownership.
OTHER INFORMATION & HOW TO GET THERE?
OTHER INFORMATION
- Phone Number: 0927 195 9007
- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BARKBohol
- Email Address: barkbohol@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.bark.org.ph/
HOW TO GET THERE?
Exact Location: Tagbilaran City, Philippines
- By Car: Navigate via Google Maps or Waze and pin “Bohol Animal Rescue & Kindness – BARK, INC” as your destination.
Let’s help these dog rescue centers by donating, and lending them the support they need from locals. Together, we can create a better community for stray animals.
