Urges Batang Kankaloos to apply as city veterinarians
Caloocan City Mayor Dale Gonzalo “Along” Malapitan led the inauguration ceremony of the city’s new animal pound at Brgy. 178, Camarin on Thursday, June 29.
The said animal pound is set to help prevent the spread of animal-to-animal and animal-to-human diseases, most especially rabies. It also boasts of complete facilities such as a veterinary room, treatment rooms, and suitable living spaces for rescues and strays.
Mayor Along expressed his excitement over the benefits of the animal pound for the local communities but also called on more resident veterinarians to work at the city government in order to fully utilize the facilities of the said pound.
“Ako’y natutuwa dahil dumating na tayo sa panahon na mayroon na tayong city pound dahil malaki ang maitutulong nito sa ating mga komunidad. Dahan-dahan po nating ayusin kung ano pa ang mga kailangang gamit at serbisyo para rito,” Mayor Along said.
“Sana dumating na rin tayo sa panahon na maisaayos ang mga serbisyo kagaya ng pagkakapon, kaya naman kailangan talaga natin ng mga karagdagang beterinaryo. Baka mayroong beterinaryo rito, mag-apply na po kayo sa Pamahalaang Lungsod ng Caloocan,” he added.
The City Mayor also reminded everyone to be responsible for their animals and vowed to make the city safer for pets and pet owners alike.
“Pinapaalalahanan po natin ang mga nagmamay-ari ng mga hayop na alagaan ninyo ang mga ito at maging responsable sa kanilang mga gagawin. Hangad po natin na ang Caloocan ay maging pet-friendly city with responsible pet owners,” Mayor Along stated.
The Officer-in-Charge of the City Veterinary Department, Dr. Teodoro Rosales, conveyed his gratitude to Mayor Along and also expressed his pride that the animal pound is one of the best of its kind in the whole of Metro Manila.
“Maraming-maraming salamat po sa ating Mayor Along sa patuloy na suporta. Dahil sa inyong suporta, masasabi ko po talaga na ang bago po nating animal pound ay isa sa pinakamaganda sa buong Metro Manila,” Dr. Rosales said. –
