Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan announced on Sunday, Aug. 27 that the city government will open a pet clinic and cemetery this year.
"Patunay lamang po ito na ang inyong pamahalaang lungsod ay nakatuon di lamang sa tao bagkus, maging sa ating mga alagang hayop (This is just proof that your city government is focused not only on people but also on our pets)," Lacuna- Pangan said.
Once operational, the pet cemetery, located at the Manila South Cemetery in San Andres, can be used to bury the dead pets of Manila residents at no cost to the owners.
"Ang free cemetery na ito ay para sa ating mga alagang hayop dahil sa Maynila, lahat niyayakap (This free cemetery is for our pets. because in Manila, everyone is embraced)," she also said.
Meanwhile, a pet shelter and clinic are also under construction in Vitas, Tondo.
The mayor said the local government’s target date for the completion of the animal care facilities is before the year ends.