A pet is part of the family, has needs, and carries with it many responsibilities. If you list of contact numbers in philippines are thinking of giving a dog or a kitten this Christmas, remember that puppies grow up. The average age of a dog can be around 12 or 14 years old, and let's not even talk about cats that can live up to 16 years of age or more. That pet is going to depend on you 100% . If you are going to abandon your dog because it pulls on the leash, bites the sofa every time you leave it alone or doesn't listen to you when you say "come," there are plenty of books and dog training courses that will help you create a bond with the animal and enjoy it.
In fact, I recommend the courses on how to talk to them . It's not even a paid collaboration, I promote it because I think it shares a very healthy way of educating dogs.
The simplest and easiest thing in the world is that if you are not sure that you will be able to take care of your pet, the best thing you can do is not have one.
After the tremendous speech, let's answer the question:
What to do if you find a lost or abandoned dog?
If you find a dog alone, without its owner nearby, it may simply be lost and not abandoned. In either case, the first thing you should do is contact the relevant authorities .
According to the Animal Protection and Welfare Code , specifically in its article 27.3, it is expressly stated:
The municipalities will be responsible for collecting and transporting abandoned and lost animals, and must take charge of them for a minimum period of 10 days until they are handed over or, as a last resort, euthanized.
Sadly, most town councils do not have this service (but how is it possible if they are required by law? Surprise! It is not enforced). As the town council is going to wash its hands of the matter, you will have to call 112 and if you are lucky they will listen to you. If not, they will tell you to call the municipal police or SEPRONA. And will they listen to you? Well, it depends on who you call and what mood they are in that day.
Another option is to call a shelter , they will almost always listen to you.
It depends. Always be very careful and cautious. You should avoid sudden movements and make him feel comfortable. Food can be a great help in gaining his trust.
If you have managed to catch the animal, check if it has an identification tag . If so, a contact number will appear and with a simple call you can make the owner who has lost his dog happy.
What if the dog doesn't have a tag? The best thing to do is to go to a veterinary clinic to check if the dog has a microchip (they will do it for free). The data provided by the microchip is personal data and for data protection reasons they will not provide it to you, but the clinic will be able to contact the dog's guardian.