Former Makati Mayor Abby Binay opened the new Makati Animal Care Facility, the first of its kind in the country which offers free consultation every Monday, free vaccinations, and deworming with the first dose provided free and subsequent doses at an affordable rate of P30.
There will also be free spaying and castration services to be offered on a pre-scheduled basis.
The mayor said strays who are caught will be put up for adoption to give them a chance at having a family of their own.
Microchipping services are also available from Tuesday to Friday.
Mayor Abby said the facility, opened June 25, is “another milestone” in her administration’s commitment to promote animal welfare and nurture a safe and pet-friendly environment.
“We are honored to be the first local government unit to open this facility, which is dedicated to the care and protection of animals,” Mayor Abby said.
“With this facility, we hope to promote greater awareness for animal welfare and promote a culture of care, love and concern for them in our homes and in our communities,” said.
She also stressed that the city encourages and supports responsible pet ownership.
“We want to encourage Makatizens to be responsible pet owners and treat them humanely. With the services that we offer, there should be no reason for neglecting their pets. Being a responsible pet owner also means being mindful of one’s responsibilities in a community,” she said.
The city has a working partnership with the Animal Kingdom Foundation and Biyaya Animal Care, both advocates for animal welfare, she said.
Located in Sultana St. in Barangay Olympia, the facility is equipped with features for animal care and safety. It has specialized rooms such as a consultation room, two surgery rooms, two recovery rooms, and two food preparation rooms.
The center will also serve as the office of the Veterinary Services Department (VSD), which is in charge of issuance of certifications such as Meat Handler’s Licenses, Veterinary Inspection Certificates, and Veterinary Health Certificates for pet travel.
The facility also ensures that impounded animals receive proper care in a safe and humane environment.
The facility includes ventilated rooms with cages distributed across two levels.