FREE pet spaying, neutering to be done on October 1 at the Kalinga Sports Center

Tabuk City, Kalinga – The provincial government unit of Kalinga through the Provincial Veterinary Office is inviting pet owners for a free mass spaying and castration of dogs and cats which shall be held this October 1 at the Kalinga Sports Center, Capitol Compound, Bulanao, Tabuk City.

The event, hosted by said office, in partnership with the Tabuk City Veterinary Office, is part of the celebration of World Rabies Day and Animal Welfare Week.

To avail of said service, pet owners are urged to pre-register through this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsgaV7dYpbT_S13OICAJkmRQ1GokDusvOdG1lJowBVJZRLtw/viewform .

The office reminded that when pets are scheduled for any of the procedures, owners should ensure that their pets have undergone fasting.

For spay procedures, a blood test proving that it has no disease related to blood is needed.

It is likewise required that the pets should be on leash or confined in a cage when owners decide to participate in the activity.

According to experts, dogs and cats have a better chance to live longer when spayed or neutered.

Said procedure is also essential in decreasing the population of stray animals roaming around the roads, causing accidents at times.

Apart from said activities, a dog walk shall also be held from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. on same date. A dog show shall also transpire at 3 p.m.