The municipality of E.B. Magalona in Negros Occidental will hold a “Pet Pawshion Show” to highlight the observance of the World Rabies Day at the town covered court on Monday (Sept. 29).
Before the show, a Pet Buddy Fun Run and Walk will be held at 8 a.m.
Mayor Matthew Louis Malacon said the “Pet Pawshion Show” aims to further raise awareness on responsible pet ownership.
In the past several years, E.B. Magalona has been a rabies-free municipality. However, in the past year, the town registered an average of 100 animal bites per month, based on the records of the Municipal Health Office.
“Our very aim now is to position E.B. Magalona not just as a rabies-free community, but also animal bite-free the soonest,” Malacon said, noting that animal bite is no ordinary wound inflicted on humans since if not treated immediately, it can become life-threatening.
Aside from the pet fun run and walk and the “pawshion” show, services such as spay and neuter, animal consultation, and anti-rabies vaccination for dogs and cats will also be provided for free. ||
