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All 29 deceased pets dumped in Bulacan recovered by owners
An animal rescue group has confirmed that all 29 dogs and cats found abandoned in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, have been identified and claimed by their owners. The pets, which were discovered in sacks at a vacant lot, had reportedly gone missing from a pet crematorium facility.
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All 29 deceased pets that were discovered abandoned in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, have been successfully returned to their owners, according to an animal rescue organization that coordinated the recovery effort.
The animals had been brought to the Ahjay Paws Aftercare Pet Crematorium in Bacoor City, Cavite, but subsequently went missing. They were later discovered inside sacks dumped at a vacant lot in the Bulacan municipality, prompting an investigation by animal welfare advocates.
The rescue group worked to identify each animal and locate their owners, leading to the successful reunification of all 29 pets with their families. The incident has raised questions about handling procedures at pet cremation facilities and prompted calls for improved oversight of such establishments.
Authorities have been notified of the case as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the abandoned animals and potential lapses in facility management.