Philippine Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

General Information

The principal objective of the Philippine Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is to see that the laws in relation to cruelty to animals or the protection of animals in the Philippines are enforced, and generally to do and perform all things which may tend in any way to alleviate the suffering of animals and promote their welfare.

It maintains a clinic and an animal hospital at 2044 C.M. Recto Avenue, Manila, Philippines, while its telephone number is (632) 733-9427.
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Services

Provides shelter to stray, unwanted and abandoned animals.

Takes custody of impounded animals.

Maintains periodic mass free anti-rabies vaccination in communties through barangays and public schools, mostly in depressed areas.

Campaigns against dog-eating and dog-trading.

Gives free consultation and treatment of school children's pets, and those of indigent owners.

Provides internship training to graduating students of various veterinary schools.

Operates an ambulance to attend to emergency cases.
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Future Services

Establish as many chapters as possible

Visit and inspect stables, public markets, slaughterhouses, etc.

Conduct scholarship programs.

Continue mass free anti-rabies vaccinations, especially in depressed areas.

Give support to all legislation and laws on animal welfare.

Organize more humane clubs throughout the Philippines by enlisting the cooperation of student councils and officials of all schools.

Work for the inclusion of "kindness to Animals" in the sources of study for elementary and high school.
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History

The PSPCA was organized on December 13. 1904, through the initiative of Ms. Anna L. Ide, daughter of former Governor-General Ide, with the support of high government officials.

Shortly after its organization, the Philippine Commission incorporated the SPCA under Act No. 1285 on January 19, 1905. Ms. Ide was elected as the first president of the organization.

In 1939, Dra. Paz Mendoza-Guanzon was the first Filipino elected to the SPCA presidency. She was succeeded by Mrs. Cecilia San Agustin who served for more than 13 years.

1960 was the year an all-Filipino Board of Directors was elected with Dr. Vivencio Taca as president. Under his administration, a more progressive program of activities was implemented.

Today, the Society is headed by Mr. Edgardo C. Aldaba with an energetic board whose main concern is to create, through information and education, a nationwide acceptance of kindness and consideration towards all animals.
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