PET CEMETERY AND DAY CARE

BACKGROUND

Brief History
Many human cultures buried animal remains. For example, the Ancient
Egyptians mummified and buried cats, which they considered deities, and the
largest known dog cemetery in the ancient world was discovered at the Ashkelon
National Park in Ashkelon, Israel. America's largest and oldest pet cemetery
in Hartsdale, New York dates from 1896. Today, it is the final resting place for
more than 70,000 animals.
At some cemeteries, such as Aspin Hill Memorial Park in Silver Spring,
Maryland human and animal remains may be interred alongside each other. In
January 2010, West Lindsey District Council gave permission for a site in the
village of Stainton by Langworth to inter animal remains alongside human remains
as part of a "green burial" site, making it the first place in England where pets
could be buried alongside their owners.
International Organization
The International Association of Pet Cemeteries & Crematories (IAOPCC) is
a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the standards, ethics, and
professionalism of pet cemeteries and crematories around the world with members
in more than 15 countries.

Founded in 1971 in West Chicago by Pat Blosser, IOAPCC mission is to

continually set and elevate the standards and ethics of the pet aftercare profession,
provide continuing education for the members, and to educate pet parents to the
importance of seeking services from an IAOPCC Pet Cemetery/Crematory
Member versus the other options available to them.

RELATED REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

For Pet Day Care or Kennel

Department of Agriculture Rules and Regulations on Kennels
BASIC POLICY AND OBJECTIVES
Pursuant to Section 2 of Republic Act 8485 known as the “Animal Welfare Act of
1998” and in order to set forth the rules, regulations and processes for the
registration and accreditation of kennels and other similar establishments,
including their operations/administrations, the following are hereby promulgated
for the information and guidance of all concerned.
[Salient Sections]
Section 6. PRIMARY ENCLOSURE
6.1 Primary enclosures for dogs should meet the following minimum requirements:
6.1.1 Primary enclosures must be designed and constructed of suitable materials
so that they are structurally sound. The primary enclosures must be kept in good
repair.
6.1.2. Primary enclosures must be constructed and maintained so that it:
6.1.2a.) has no sharp points or edges that could injure the dogs;
6.1.2b.) protect the dogs from injury;
6.1.2c.) contain the dogs securely;
6.1.2d.) keep other animals from entering the enclosure;
6.1.2e.) enable the dogs to remain dry and clean;
6.1.2f.) provide shelter and protection from extreme temperatures and weather
conditions that may be uncomfortable or hazardous to the dogs;
6.1.2g.) provide sufficient shade to shelter all the dogs housed in the primary
enclosure at one time;
6.1.2h.) provide all the dogs with easy and convenient access to clean food
and water; enable all surfaces in contact with the dogs to be readily cleaned
and sanitized, or be replaceable when worn out;
6.1.2i.) have floors that are constructed in a manner that protects the dogs’
feet and legs from injury, and that, if mesh or slatted construction, does not
allow the dogs’ feet to pass through any openings in the floor;
 6.1.2j.) provide sufficient space to allow each dog to turn about freely, to
stand, sit, and lie in a comfortable, normal position, and to walk in a normal
manner.
6.2 Space
Each dog housed in a primary enclosure (including weaned puppies) must be
provided a minimum amount of floor space, calculated as follows: Find the
mathematical square of the sum of the length of the dog in inches (measured from
the tip of its nose to the base of its tail) plus 6 inches; then divide the product by
144. The calculation is: (length of dog in inches+6) x (length of dog in inches + 6)
required floor space in square inches. Required floor space in inches/144=required
floor space in square feet. Each bitch with nursing puppies must be provided with
an additional amount of floor space, based on her breed and behavioral
characteristics, and in accordance with generally accepted husbandry practices as
determined by the attending veterinarian. The interior height of a primary
enclosure must be at least 6 inches higher than the head of the tallest dog in the
enclosure when it is in a normal standing position on its four legs.
6.3 Compatibility
All dogs housed in the same primary enclosure must be compatible, as determined
by observation. Not more than 12 adult non-conditioned dogs may be housed in the
same primary enclosure. Bitches in heat may not be housed in the same primary
enclosure with sexually mature males, except for breeding. Except when
maintained in breeding colonies, bitches with litters may not be housed in same
primary enclosure with other adult dogs, and puppies under 4 months of age may
not be housed in the same primary enclosure with adult dogs other than the dam or
foster dam. Dogs with a vicious or aggressive disposition must be housed
separately.
6.4 Dogs in mobile or traveling shows or acts
Dogs that are part of a mobile or traveling show or act may be kept, while the show
or act is traveling from one temporary location to another, in transport containers
that comply with all the requirements. When the show or act is not traveling, the
dogs must be placed in primary enclosures that meet the minimum requirements.
6.5 Prohibited means of primary enclosure. Permanent tethering of dogs is
prohibited for use as permanent enclosure
Department of Agriculture Administrative Circular No. 04 Series of 2015
Pursuant to section 1, 2, 3, 6 & 7 of Republic Act No. 8485, otherwise known as
the "Animal Welfare Act of 1998", the following requirements for the registration
of Animal Control Facility, Aviary, Cattery, Cattle Farm, Circus/Carnival Animal
Show, Corral, Crocodile Farm, Goat Farm, Grooming Facility, Hog Farm, Kennel,
Laboratory Animal Facility, Monkey Farm, Ostrich Farm, Pet Shop, Poultry Farm,
Racetrack and Equestrian Establishment, Slaughterhouse, Stock Farm, Stockyard,
Stud Farm, Veterinary Clinic, Veterinary Hospital, Wildlife Rescue Center and
Zoo including circus/carnival animal show and other related animal facilities are
hereby promulgated for the information, guidance and compliance of all
concerned.
Manila City Draft Ordinance No. 7376
Councilor Rodolfo Lacsamana, filed a bill on 2012 that would allow the cremation
of animals in the city crematorium as a response to the clamor of pet owners and
animal rights group for proper burial of dead animals.

The measure provides for the cremation of “carcasses of horses that have been
treasured like jewels by successful and pot-bellied racing aficionados or pet
animals like prized breeds of canine or expensive felines and rare birds.”
The pet owners will have to shoulder the cost— P500 for above a kilogram, P1,000
for more than 25 kg, P1,750 for beyond 50 kg and P3,500 for higher than 100 kg
— of cremation.

CIVIL REGISTRY FOR PETS

There is no record of pet civil registry or registration in the country yet. However,
New Zealand is implementing dog registration and even fines those owners who
pet an unregistered dog. The following are the basic information on how they
register their dogs:
Who can register a dog
Each dog can only have one registered owner, and they need to be 16 or over. The
dog should be registered at the address that it spends the most time at. Dogs
moving into town will get free registration if the owner can provide proof of
current registration from another council.
Once the dog is registered owners will get an annual reminder sent to their last
known address.
How to register a dog
The annual registration period this year is 1 July to 30 June. Owners can only keep
one unspayed female dog on their property, and if they want to keep more than two
dogs they need to talk to their neighbours and apply for Council permission. They
will receive a dog registration renewal form early in June each year.
The registration information about their dog goes onto a national register and this
helps in the location and identification of owners in the case of wandering, lost or
stolen dogs. It also helps keep track of dogs who have changed owners or districts,
or who have a history of complaints.
Dog registration costs
The government charges a fixed fee to cover the cost of registering dogs,
discounted if the owners pay on time.
Dog registration fees are set under the Dog Control Act 1996.
Following a review of Council fees and charges, some fee categories have been
deleted from the schedule. These are preferred owner (desexed dog), rural non-
working, and rural non-working (desexed), and an application fee for preferred
owner status.
What dog registration pays for
The dog registration pays for the Council to monitor and enforce the Dog Control
Act 1996 and ensure compliance with local dog control bylaws and policies.
Animal Control team investigates and responds to all reported dog complaints and
incidents.
Dog registration pays for:
 promoting better care and control of Palmerston North's 8,000 dogs
 promoting community safety
 encouraging responsible dog ownership
 protecting dog owner's rights to own a dog by dealing with dog related
problems
 providing dog owners with education on dealing with dog related problems
  dealing with aggressive and roaming dogs
 dealing with irresponsible owners
 patrolling public areas
 running the preferred owner scheme for responsible dog owners
 responding to dog complaints and animal nuisances
 maintaining national dog database records
 maintaining the dog pound – all impounded dogs are given food, water,
shelter and exercise

SETTING UP PET CEMETERY IN NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

As human populations have grown, so too have pet populations. Philippines ranked
fifth in the world’s largest dog population next to USA, China, Russia, and Japan
respectively.
The Province of Negros Occidental is the biggest in terms of land area in the
region with 792,607 hectares which is almost 40% of the total area of the region.
The total dog population in the province is 231, 395 as of August of 2015.
In 2017, the province offered cemetery tours as one of its emerging tourism
attractions with stories of ancestors that mirror the history, culture and tradition of
the Negrenses. However, currently, there is no pet cemetery in the province.
Considering the land area available, the possible high demand for pet cemetery,
and the benefit for tourism, the province is seemingly capable of establishing pet
cemeteries. One way to strengthen and protect this project is by lobbying an
ordinance in the province or for a larger scale, by drafting a bill.
The location type common to established pet cemetery is in an upscale community
in the outskirts of the metropolitan area. Most pet cemetery owners take into
consideration the following:

Local Laws
All laws must be followed, including obtaining the appropriate permits or licenses
prior to opening of the cemetery. Most pet cemeteries include both a cemetery and
a crematorium. However, not all pet cemeteries in the country have a crematorium
since many veterinary hospitals own and operate their own. A potential owner of a
pet cemetery may only offer burial services for this reason.
Pet Cemetery Design
Some common layout of the cemetery includes special fountains, gazebos and a
chapel. How large each plot should be, depends on the sizes of animals the
cemetery will accept. Some pet cemetery owners offer mausoleums or mass
graves, which will take up less area in the cemetery.

Suppliers
Pet memorial suppliers can provide with grave markers, headstones, pet urns, pet
caskets and keepsakes. These types of businesses may either provide with stock
that the owner purchase up front, or provide with models that customers can
choose from before purchase.

Professional Associations

The International Association of Pet Cemeteries & Crematories is the largest

professional association for pet cemetery business owners.

PROPOSED SYSTEM TO SET UP IN NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

Pet Cemeteries and Crematorium

Adopting the The Pet Cemeteries and Crematorium Act of The Legislative
Assembly of Manitoba, this system establishes obligations and operating
procedures in relation to proposed pet cemeteries and pet crematoriums in
Negros Occidental. Among other things, it sets out:

 the use of standard forms to provide customer information, and on which

pet owners may select which services to purchase;

 operating and siting requirements for pet cemeteries and crematoriums;

 record-keeping requirements for pet cemeteries and pet crematoriums,

including detailed records of how each pet was disposed of and where its
remains are located; and
  requirements for owners of pet cemeteries and crematoriums to provide
evidence of financial responsibility.

PET DISPOSAL FORMS

Pet disposal documents must be given
A veterinarian, pet cemetery owner or pet crematorium owner who receives a pet
for disposal must give the pet owner
(a) a pet disposal information document, which must contain the information set
out and be in the form prescribed by regulation; and
(b) a pet disposal form, which must contain the information and be in the form
prescribed by regulation.
Contents of pet disposal information document
A pet disposal information document must set out
(a) the alternative methods of pet disposal;
(b) the actual or estimated cost of each method of pet disposal;
(c) how or where each method of pet disposal would be carried out; and
(d) any other information prescribed by regulation.
Completion of pet disposal form
After the pet owner completes, signs and dates the pet disposal form, he or she
must give the veterinarian, pet cemetery owner or pet crematorium owner, as the
case may be, a copy of the form.
Form does not authorize killing of pet
For greater certainty, a completed pet disposal form contains instructions about the
disposal of a pet's remains, and does not authorize the killing of the pet.
Veterinarian, etc., may complete pet disposal form
A veterinarian, pet cemetery owner or pet crematorium owner may complete a pet
disposal form with the oral consent of the pet owner. This oral consent must be
witnessed, and a record of the consent and the completed pet disposal form must be
retained in the records of the veterinarian, pet cemetery owner or pet crematorium
owner, as the case may be.
Pet owner unwilling or unable to complete form
If a pet owner is unwilling or unable to complete a pet disposal form, a veterinarian
may complete the pet disposal form after making at least two attempts to contact
the pet owner. At least one of these attempts must be made in writing and sent by
regular mail to the last known address of the pet owner. If the veterinarian
completes the pet disposal form without the consent of the owner, a copy of the
completed pet disposal form must be retained in the veterinarian's records along
with records of the attempts to contact the pet owner.
DISPOSAL IN COMPLIANCE WITH PET DISPOSAL FORM
Disposal of pet remains
The owner of a pet cemetery or pet crematorium must dispose of a pet in
compliance with the pet disposal form completed by the pet's owner or a
veterinarian.
Disposal by individual burial or cremation
If a pet is disposed of by individual burial or individual cremation, the owner of a
pet cemetery or pet crematorium, as the case may be, must, within 10 days after the
disposal, give to the pet owner or veterinarian, in accordance with instructions on
the pet disposal form, written confirmation of the disposal, including
(a) confirmation of the method of disposal;
(b) the date of disposal;
(c) a full and clear description of where the pet's remains are located.
Disposal by communal burial or cremation
If a pet is disposed of by communal burial or communal cremation, the pet
cemetery owner or pet crematorium owner, as the case may be, must make and
keep records of the information specified above under Disposal by individual
burial or cremation.
Depth of burial
Subject to the regulations, an owner or operator of a pet cemetery must not bury
pet remains less than one foot (0.3 m) below the surface of the ground.
DUTIES OF PET CEMETERY OWNERS AND OPERATORS
All pet cemetery owners and operators shall have the following duties:
1. To keep permanently maps and records containing the specific site of each pet
grave, the grave owner’s last known address, the date of burial, the size of such
grave, the contract for sale of such grave and pet disposal forms provided however
that the provisions of this subdivision shall apply only to individual burials.
2. To keep complete records of the names of trustees of any trust accounts and
complete records of all trust fund money.
3. To clearly inform customers of the option of paying maintenance fees for care of
pet graves, including costs and benefits for permanent care for pet graves and
annual care for pet graves.
4. To cooperate with all reasonable requests of inspectors appointed by the
Secretary of State to inspect pet cemeteries and pet crematoriums.
5. To provide notice to customers about hours that the cemetery will open to
customers to view pet graves.
OTHER DUTIES OF PET CEMETERIES AND PET CREMATORIUMS
Records for individual burials
The owner or operator of each pet cemetery or pet crematorium must, for each
individual burial, make and keep permanently records of
(a) the specific site of the pet grave, including a map or maps showing the specific
site;
(b) the date of burial;
(c) the size of the pet grave;
(d) the contract for sale of the pet grave; and
(e) the completed pet disposal form.
Financial responsibility
Subject to the regulations below, the owner or operator of a pet cemetery or pet
crematorium must provide evidence of financial responsibility to the minister, in
the form of liability insurance, a bond or other form as may be satisfactory to the
minister.
Regulations may specify form and amount
The liability insurance, bond or other evidence of financial responsibility must be
in the form, and in the amount, as may be specified by the regulations.
Hours of operation
The owner or operator of a pet cemetery must provide notice to customers about
hours that the cemetery will be open to customers to view graves.

MAINTENANCE FEES AND CONTRACTS FOR CARE OF THE

CEMETERY
Maintenance endowment fees
The owner of a pet cemetery may charge a permanent maintenance endowment fee
for the care of the cemetery, which if charged, must be placed by the pet cemetery
owner into an endowment care trust fund or similar trust fund for the permanent
maintenance of the pet cemetery.
Law applicable
In addition to the powers, rights and obligations created by, the provisions of the
general law, either statutory or otherwise, apply to an owner or trust company with
respect to any maintenance endowment funds held, to the same extent that they are
applicable to a trustee holding funds or property for charitable purposes.
Contract for maintenance of the pet cemetery
In lieu of a permanent maintenance endowment fee, the owner of a pet cemetery
and a pet owner may enter into a contract on an annual basis for maintenance of
the pet cemetery.
Prepaying annual maintenance fees
Nothing in this section prevents a pet owner from prepaying annual maintenance
fees for any number of years in advance.
Records
The owner or operator of a pet cemetery must make and maintain records of all
permanent maintenance endowment fees and annual maintenance fees that it
receives, in the manner specified by the regulations.
SITING OF PET CEMETERIES
Area requirements for pet cemeteries
A pet cemetery which commences operations on or after the effective date of this
article and which provides for the permanent interment of pets shall consist of not
less than five contiguous acres of real property in total area, inclusive of any
structures, facilities, or buildings situated thereon and used for the business
purposes of the pet cemetery. The governor may grant a waiver of the minimum
size limit based on factors including the number of above-ground entombments,
the number of remains buried and the nature of the surrounding community.
Nothing contained in this section shall restrict any municipality or city from
enacting any local law which provides for an area requirement greater than as set
forth herein.
The Governor may waive minimum area
The Governor may, on application, waive the minimum area requirement set out if
the minister believes it to be in public interest, based on any factors the governor
considers relevant, which may include
(a) the number of above-ground entombments anticipated;
(b) the number of remains to be buried; and
(c) the nature of the surrounding community.
SITING OF PET CREMATORIUMS
Pet crematoriums authorized
Subject to the regulations, and subject to
(b) provincial by-laws; and
(c) provincial or other building restrictions in force in the province;
a pet crematorium may be constructed and operated in a pet cemetery or elsewhere
in a province.
Buffer from residences required
No person shall, after the day this comes into force, establish a pet crematorium
within 200 yards (182.8 m) of a residence, except with the written consent of
(a) the owner of the residence; and
(b) if the residence is leased, the tenant.
DOG DAY CARE
(also applies to other similar pets)
Definition
“Dog day care” means a facility licensed as a commercial kennel or a boarding
kennel and designed and operated with the intention that a dog admitted to the
facility is allowed, in compliance with this rule, to mingle and interact with other
dogs in one or more playgroups operating in the facility. The purpose of a dog day
care is to allow dogs participating in the day care to become socialized through
interaction in playgroups with other compatible dogs. A kennel that operates as a
dog day care shall not provide overnight boarding or other kennel activities unless,
during the time that the day care operation is closed, the kennel is operated in a
manner consistent with applicable kennel rules.
Facility requirements
A facility licensed to be a dog day care shall comply with the following facility
requirements:
a. Buildings shall be of adequate structure and maintained in good repair so as to
ensure protection of dogs from injury.
b. Shelter shall be provided to allow access to shade from direct sunlight and
regress from exposure to rain or snow. Heat, insulation, or bedding adequate to
provide comfort shall be provided when the atmospheric temperature is below 50°
F or below that temperature to which the particular dogs are acclimated. Indoor
facilities shall be provided for all dogs.
c. Indoor and outdoor facilities shall at all times be provided with ventilation by
means of doors, windows, vents, air conditioning or direct flow of fresh air that is
adequate to provide for the good health and comfort of the dogs. Such ventilation
shall be environmentally provided to minimize drafts, moisture condensation,
odors or stagnant vapors of excreta.
d. Ample lighting shall be provided by natural or artificial means or both during
sunrise to sunset hours to allow efficient cleaning of the facilities and routine
inspection of the facilities and dogs contained therein.
e. Ceilings, walls, floors, furniture, and play equipment shall be constructed to lend
themselves to efficient cleaning and sanitizing. Such surfaces shall be kept in good
repair and maintained so that they are substantially impervious to moisture. Floors
and walls to a height of four feet shall have finished surfaces. Upholstered
furniture or carpeting shall not be permitted in that portion of the facility to which
dogs have access.
f. Food supplies and bedding materials shall be stored to adequately protect them
from contamination or infestation by vermin or other factors that would render the
food or bedding unclean. Separate storage facilities shall be maintained for
cleaning and sanitizing equipment and supplies.
g. Washrooms, basins or sinks shall be provided within or be readily accessible to
each facility for maintaining cleanliness among animal caretakers and sanitizing of
food and water utensils.
h. Equipment shall be available for removal and disposal of all waste materials
from the building to minimize vermin infestation, odors and disease hazards.
Drainage systems shall be functional to achieve the above purposes.
i. Facilities shall be provided to isolate any dog that becomes sick or injured or that
becomes otherwise incompatible with the other dogs.
j. Outdoor dog runs and exercise areas shall be of sound construction and kept in
good repair so as to safely contain the dogs therein without injury. Floors shall be
concrete, gravel or materials which can be regularly cleaned and kept free of waste
accumulation. Grass runs and exercise areas are permissible provided adequate
ground cover is maintained, holes are kept filled and the ground cover is not
allowed to become overgrown.
k. Group interaction is permitted for dogs that are compatible with one another.
Sanitation requirements
A facility licensed to be a dog day care shall comply with the following sanitation
standards:
a. All areas to which a dog has access shall be cleaned and sanitized a minimum of
once in each 24-hour period and more frequently as may be necessary to reduce
disease hazards and odors. Sanitizing shall be done by washing the surfaces with
hot water and soap or detergent, followed by the application of a safe and effective
disinfectant. Runs and exercise areas having gravel or other nonpermanent surface
materials shall be sanitized by periodic removal of soiled materials, application of
suitable disinfectants, and replacement with clean surface materials.
b. An effective program shall be established for the control of vermin infestation
Operations
A facility licensed to be a dog day care shall comply with the following operational
standards:
a. A dog, including a dog owned by the day care owner or a day care employee,
shall be admitted into a day care only after the day care has:
(1) Subjected the dog to a pre-entry screening process that adequately evaluates the
temperament of the dog, the dog’s ability to interact with other dogs in a positive
manner, and the dog’s ability to interact with humans in a positive manner. The
screening shall include, but is not limited to, obtaining a social history of the dog
from the dog’s owner. A written record of the testing shall be maintained by the
facility for the time the dog is enrolled in the day care.
(2) Obtained from the dog’s owner documentation of the medical history of the
dog, including the dog’s current vaccination status against distemper and rabies,
unless exempted by direct, written recommendation of the owner’s veterinarian or
exempted by Iowa Code section 351.33 or 351.42.
(3) Determined through documentation or from obvious visual inspection that the
dog is at least eight weeks of age.
(4) Obtained documentation that the dog has been spayed or neutered, if the dog is
over six months of age.
(5) Obtained a written acknowledgment from the dog’s owner that the owner
understands the inherent risk of injury or disease when dogs owned by different
people are allowed to commingle. This written acknowledgment shall be separately
signed or initialed by the dog’s owner.
b. The day care shall separate dogs in the day care into playgroups comprised of
compatible dogs. Dogs of incompatible personalities or temperament shall be
maintained separately.
c. The day care shall not admit any dog into the day care if the dog has a
predisposition to be possessive of either the facility or a person owning or working
in the facility.
d. The day care shall make advance arrangements with a veterinarian to provide
emergency veterinary care for dogs at the day care.
e. A sick, diseased or injured dog shall be immediately removed from the
playgroup and isolated. If circumstances indicate that immediate veterinary care is
required, the dog shall be taken to a veterinarian or a veterinarian shall be called to
examine the dog. The veterinarian can be either a veterinarian whose services have
been contracted for by the day care or the veterinarian designated by the dog’s
owner, if a timely examination by that veterinarian is feasible.
f. Feeding of dogs and giving of snacks to a dog shall only be provided when the
dog receiving the food or snack is outside the vision of the other dogs in the
playgroup.
g. A day care shall not establish a playgroup composed of more than 15 dogs.
h. A day care shall employ sufficient staffing so that there is a minimum of one
person assigned to each playgroup. The person supervising a playgroup shall be in
continuous visual or auditory contact with the playgroup at all times.

DAY CARE CENTER AND PET CEMETERY FOR PETS IN THE

PHILIPPINES

Pet hospitals such as Vets in Practice Animal Hospital and Mandaluyong

Animal Care Dog and Cat Hospital offer cremation services. Pet owners may
coordinate with them to arrange for the pick-up of their diseased pet, and they will
have it ready for burial in no time.

To ensure that pets find a peaceful resting place, organizations such as the St.
Francis Animal Clinic and Grooming Center and the renowned Philippine
Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) offer mass burial options at their respective
empty lots. St. Francis does not allow visitations of deceased pets; however, they
throw in memorabilia such as a photo box, paw prints, and hair samples.
PAWS, meanwhile, is a bit more stringent with its space. At present, their burial
grounds are available only to pets who did not die of contagious diseases and
whose owners who do not have sufficient yard space to bury remains.

Pet Valley Park and Crematory, a Cavite-based 5,000-square-meter memorial

also offers personalized pet memorabilia: paw prints and fur samples.

Rainbow Bridge Pet Aftercare Services offers packages inclusive of pick-up and
drop of services, a guided cremation, a bespoke marble urn, and miscellaneous
mementos such as an acrylic photo paperweight and memorial card. They also
offer the option to purchase designer urns, which were crafted and hand-turned by
designers from the Philippines or the United States. Then, they offer a little
something for the pet owner: keepsake pendants that can house the pet’s ashes or
fur.

The Zoomanity Group’s Noah’s Ark Pet Columbaria is another partner for pet
cremation and burial needs. The Cavite-based columbaria are the first in the
country to be dedicated to pets. It carries 4,000 vaults for the ashes and, for every
vault purchased, a portion of the proceeds will be directed towards animal care
centers such as PAWS and Cara Welfare Philippines.

The following are the directories for services offered for pets in the Philippines:

Taxidermy Services
RJ’s Taxidermy
0927-741-0950
Taxidermist Philippines
21 Mercury Street, TandangSora Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines
0916-431-6339
www.facebook.com/TaxidermistPhilippines

Pet Cremation
Vets in Practice Animal Hospital
(02) 531-1581 to 83
www.vetsinpracticeph.com
Mandaluyong Animal Care Dog and Cat Hospital
155 Boni Avenue, Brgy. Plainview, Mandaluyong City
0917-331-6223
www.facebook.com/mandaluyonganimalcare

Pet Burial (Mass Graves)

St. Francis Animal Clinic and Grooming Center
402-C3 TandangSora Ave., Culiat, Quezon City
36-B Visayas Avenue, Brgy. Pasong Tamo, Quezon City
(02) 925-3731
https://www.facebook.com/St-Francis-Animal-Clinic-205647046119898
The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)
Aurora Boulevard, Katipunan Valley, Loyola Heights, Quezon City
(02) 475-1688
[email protected]
www.paws.org.ph

Pet Cremation and Burial

Pet Valley Park and Crematory
Pooc 2, Silang, Cavite
0917-545-5945
www.facebook.com/petcremationphillippines
Rainbow Bridge Pet Aftercare Services
Main Avenue, Cubao, Quezon City
0915-607-6080
[email protected];[email protected]
www.facebook.com/rainbowbridge.ph
Noah’s Ark Pet Columbaria
Paradizoo Theme Farm, 63 Panungyan Mendez, Cavite, Tagaytay City
(02) 664-4897; (046) 413-1244; 0929-260-4190
[email protected];[email protected]
www.facebook.com/pg/NoahsArkPetHaven
The relationships that humans develop with other members of the animal
kingdom that are taken into our homes and kept as pets are unique and special.
These relationships can enrich our lives and increase our happiness. Even after
the death of a pet, human attachment to the memory of the pet often remains
very strong and many people feel the need to memorialize their love for their
animal by burying their pet in a pet cemetery. Pet cemeteries, their managers
and owners have a special responsibility to their customers who have entrusted
their pets’ remains with them. These pet cemeteries have a duty to act in an
ethical and lawful manner to prevent grieving pet owners from experiencing
further any emotional pain or financial manipulation. Perpetrations of fraud
against grieving pet owners are unconscionable. The provincial government
can find that the people have a vital interest in the establishment, maintenance
and preservation of pet cemeteries and pet crematoriums and the proper
operation of the businesses and individuals which own and manage the same.
This regulation proposal is determined an exercise of the powers of this
government to protect the well-being of our constituents, to promote the public
welfare, to promote the health of the public and to prevent pet cemeteries and
pet crematoriums from falling into disrepair and dilapidation and becoming a
burden upon the community.
The PAWS Pet Memorial Wall, photo by paws.org.ph

Pet Valley Park and Crematory, photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

Rainbow Bridge Pet Aftercare Services, photo by Gail De la Cruz Villanueva

Photo by Noah’s Ark Pet Columbary Facebook page

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