PAWS urges estafa complaint vs. crematorium over 29 dumped pets

Inquirer.net - Nov 1, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) has urged owners of 29 pets dumped in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, to pursue legal action against the pet crematorium, saying the incident may constitute estafa by means of deceit. In a statement on Saturday, PAWS said affected pet parents were led to believe that

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