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Animal welfare group urges fraud charges against pet crematorium
The Philippine Animal Welfare Society has called on pet owners to file estafa complaints against a crematorium operator in Bulacan over the abandonment of 29 animals. The organization alleges owners were deceived regarding the fate of their deceased pets.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) is urging owners of 29 pets discovered abandoned in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, to pursue criminal charges of estafa against the pet crematorium operator responsible for their disposal.
In a statement released Saturday, PAWS contended that the incident constitutes fraud by deceit, as pet owners were apparently misled about what would happen to their deceased animals. The organization characterized the dumping as a breach of trust and contractual obligation.
The discovery of the 29 abandoned pets has triggered concerns about oversight of pet cremation services in the region. PAWS has positioned itself as an advocate for affected pet owners, urging them to seek legal recourse against the crematorium.
The case underscores ongoing issues with unregulated or poorly supervised pet disposal services operating in the Philippines. Animal welfare advocates have warned pet owners to verify the credentials and track record of any facility handling their deceased animals.
PAWS did not immediately provide additional details on the investigation or the status of any formal complaints filed with authorities.