PAWS led the campaign for the country’s Animal Welfare Act, and after 13 long years of lobbying, it was finally passed into law in 1998! 💚 This landmark legislation was the first national law in the Philippines dedicated to protecting the welfare of animals. It also made our country the first in Southeast Asia to achieve this milestone. PAWS’ Executive Director, Anna Cabrera, was there alongside then-President Nita Hontiveros-Lichauco and the dedicated PAWS officers and team when the AWA bill w

18K views · 531 reactions | Step inside PAWS!  Curious about what happens from the moment a rescued animal arrives at our shelter until they find their forever family? Here’s an exclusive virtual tour through the PAWS shelter! Discover the journey of rescue, healing, and the heartwarming path to adoption, where every pawstep makes a difference!  Want to know more about our mission? Visit paws.org.ph | Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) | Facebook

Caring for the Earth = caring for animals, too! 🌏🐾 Conservation is compassion in action. Protecting nature means protecting both animals and people, nurturing sustainability, and building a brighter future for all who depend on our waters and call this planet home. PAWS was honored to join the Curma Earth Day Beach Cleanup last April 22, where La Union locals and visiting volunteers alike came together for the initiative. Let’s continue working toward a future where our kindness to the Earth c