Angeles City Mayor Carmelo Lazatin Jr. will open the newly-constructed Angeles City Dog and Cat Pound on February 15 to accommodate more stray animals and ensure their welfare.
The new city dog and cat pound will be the first no-kill and Bureau of Animal Industry-certified refuge of animals in Pampanga province, according to Lazatin.
Lazatin’s Chief Adviser IC Calaguas and Executive Assistant Reina Manuel, both animal lovers and rescuers, vowed to push for the BAI-accreditation of the city’s dog and cat pound that will allow the City Veterinary Office to accredit backyard breeders.
Calaguas said the welfare of the animals is assured with the new facility.
“Dahil sa nalalapit na pagbubukas ng ating Dog Pound, mas marami tayong hayop na maalagaan at matutulungan,” Calaguas said.