At Cavite State University – Main Campus, stray animals are not just accepted but warmly embraced as part of the community. Cats and dogs freely roam the campus, peacefully coexisting with students and staff. Many of these animals have become familiar faces, even earning nicknames from students who regularly care for and feed them, reflecting a culture of kindness and respect toward animal life.
This welcoming environment is supported by Veterinary Medicine students who actively contribute in safeguarding the health and welfare of the strays. Under professional supervision, many animals have been neutered or castrated to control the population. The university also ensures that all stray animals are vaccinated against rabies, making them safe companions on campus.
Individuals like LANS, Iverie and the other Metazoa—Veterinary Medicine students who actively use social media to raise awareness about the strays. Their posts advocate humane treatment and promote the idea that these animals are important members of the CvSU family, deserving of care and inclusion. Their regular updates help create a supportive network that values the well-being of these campus animals.
Practical efforts such as designated feeding areas and providing collars for identification and health monitoring further demonstrate the university’s commitment. Veterinary students also provide medical treatment to sick or injured strays, reinforcing both their education and a strong ethical commitment to animal welfare. Importantly, the animals are not research subjects but valued living beings within a safe environment.
University’s approach to inclusion extends beyond people to embrace all living beings on campus. Through empathy, responsibility, and student-led initiatives, the university demonstrates how institutions can integrate animal welfare into daily life. This shows that kindness isn’t just academic but a practice reflected in how we care for even the quietest members of our community.
