Pawssion Project to Lose Bulacan Shelter With Over 450 Rescues
They only have until the end of December.
(SPOT.ph) One of the country’s biggest animal non-profit organizations, Pawssion Project, is set to lose its Bulacan shelter by the end of December.
The sad news was first revealed in June 2023 when Pawssion Project’s rented property in Bulacan came up for sale at P70 million—a price far beyond what the group could afford—but they were fortunate enough to have been granted an extension by the landowner at that time. Now that a prospective buyer has arrived, the organization has no choice but to vacate the property.
“We have been actively looking for options then. But to no luck... We have less than 30 days left to move,” Pawssion Project wrote in a Facebook post. “The ultimate goal is still to find a permanent space for the rescues, and we are praying so hard we get donated land.”
In light of the situation, animal rescue operations are on hold.
Pawssion Project has rehomed more than 1,000 rescues since it was established in Bacolod in 2018. By mid-2019, they opened a second shelter in Bulacan to be able to house more rescues. They have spent over P3 million to build a veterinary clinic, cattery, seniors space, and even several isolation areas for the Bulacan shelter, but that figure still doesn't cover rent and caretakers, feeding rescues, and vet bills.
With less than 30 days to relocate over 450 rescues, they are prioritizing searching for temporary locations while raising funds for a permanent solution. For now, the plan is to pool Pawssion Project's funds to fly 50 dogs to its Bacolod shelter, rent a nearby fenced space for the other dogs, and find a house for the few cats under its care.
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Help Pawssion Project find a new home
Pawssion Project is looking for a new home, ideally within or near Metro Manila, as they will have to transport hundreds of rescues with them. For leads on a permanent land, even in different locations, email info@pawssionproject.org.
“We would still prefer a reasonably accessible area to Manila (max 3 hours drive) as we regularly have adoption drives and events to move our numbers. And we always want to open the shelter to everyone. At least 5k square meters, hopefully with water and electricity, no neighbors nearby and has a nearby vet clinic.”
Beyond leads, there are also other ways to extend help. Pawssion Project wrote in another Facebook post: “Please do continue to support us, sponsor a rescue, or donate any amount as we still continue to sustain rescues now.”
How to adopt
Pawssion Project’s adoption process will include an application form, a Zoom or Facebook Messenger interview, and a visit to the shelter to pick up the rescue. The adoption fee is P1,000 for cats and dogs to help with the upkeep of the shelter and to cover what is spent on the rescues’ rehabilitation.
How to donate
For tracking purposes, send a proof of donation to donations@pawssionproject.org.
Pawssion Project has two locations, one at 1429 Paradise 1, Purok 7 Tungkong Mangga, San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan and one at Balay Pawssion, Hacienda Eliza, Barangay Granada, Bacolod City. For more information, visit the official website.
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