BY MARJALEEN RAMOS
Over 100 animals rescued from the Taal Volcano Island have found new homes, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) said yesterday.
“Throughout the lockdown in Metro Manila, our team processed hundreds of Taal adoptions and foster applications and I’m so pleased to announce that over 100 dogs and cats we rescued have now been adopted,” the animal rights organization said.
Taal erupted last January, devastating areas around the volcano and forced residents to evacuate. Countless pets and farm animals were left behind by their owners as families were not allowed to bring them. The PETA team went to the affected areas to rescue dogs put in danger by the eruption.
“Pedro,” one of the dogs found by the rescue team hopelessly entangled in a vine, dehydrated, starving, and suffering from gangrene, has made a full recovery.
“He now enjoys cuddles with his new family, and although he lost a leg because of the ordeal, it doesn’t stop him from enjoying his life to the fullest,” PETA said.
A cat named “Regan,” who had burned paws and ears more than a week after the eruption, is now also doing better and happy in his new home.
“Now, he’s a happy indoor cat who loves spending hours upon hours every day playing with a ball on a string. He also loves to play with the tail of his dog brother ‘Jonald’ (another animal rescued from Taal),” the group said.
Pedro, Regan, and Jonald are just some of the animals rescued and given new homes because of PETA’s rescue efforts.
“Nothing – not even a global pandemic – will stop our rescue team from helping animals in need.” (Marjaleen Ramos)
