A total of 28,474 pets have received their free anti-rabies vaccination from the Angeles City local government since January 2021.

Executive Assistant IV Reina Manuel shared that the house-to-house anti-rabies vaccination being done by the City Veterinary Office led by Dr. Christian Arcilla, has already vaccinated 24,011 pets — 18,534 dogs, 5,476 cats, and 1 rabbit – in the 33 barangays.

Manuel said that apart from the vaccination in the barangays, the veterinary office at the City Hall served 2,877 pet owners, with 3,283 dogs and 1,180 cats. 

Manuel, an animal lover herself, shared that this initiative has been a program of the city government as soon as Mayor Lazatin took office, supervised by his Chief Adviser IC Calaguas. 

Mayor Lazatin wants to promote responsible pet ownership among Angeleño households by the free programs being provided by the city government, Calaguas says. 

Amid the pandemic, the city government allotted P5 million for the free neutering and spaying of 1,000 pets, as well as free anti-rabies vaccines for 30,000 pets in the city.

A total of P10 million was appropriated for the improvement of the city hall Animal Pound to ensure the welfare and comfort of rescued animals.

The anti-rabies vaccination project is part of Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr.’s thrust on animal welfare.