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PAWS urges pet owners to pursue estafa charges against crematorium
The Philippine Animal Welfare Society has called on owners of 25 deceased pets to file fraud charges against a pet crematorium after the animals were found abandoned at a vacant lot in Bulacan. Pet owners reportedly paid for cremation services that were never properly rendered.
LSN Philippines ·
The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) is urging the owners of 25 deceased dogs and cats to pursue legal action against a pet crematorium operator for estafa through deceit after the animals were discovered dumped at a vacant lot in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan.
According to PAWS, pet owners had paid for cremation services with the expectation that their deceased companions would be properly handled and cremated. Instead, the animals were allegedly abandoned at the site, constituting a clear breach of the paid service and potential fraud.
The case highlights growing concerns about the pet care industry in the Philippines and the need for pet owners to verify the credentials and practices of service providers handling their animals. PAWS emphasized that pet parents deserved accountability from businesses entrusted with their pets' remains.
The organization has offered guidance to affected owners on filing estafa complaints, which carry penalties for fraud and deceit under Philippine law. Authorities have been notified of the incident as the investigation continues.