South Cotabato, Philippines – A successful Mass Castration Activity in Barangay Poblacion, Polomolok, benefiting pet owners and promoting responsible pet ownership in the community.
A total of 40 pets, consisting of 10 dogs and 30 cats, underwent free castration procedures during the activity. The program benefited 28 fur parents who actively participated in the campaign to help control the population of stray and unwanted animals while ensuring the health and welfare of their pets.
The initiative was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian (OPV) of South Cotabato, the City Veterinary Office of Tacurong, the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist of Banga, GSC Pet Care Center-Polomolok, and Pinetown Veterinary Clinic. Volunteer veterinarians from various partner institutions also contributed their expertise and services to ensure the success of the activity.
Support from private sector partners, including Charoen Pokphand Foods–Glamang Farm and Pilmico Foods Corporation, further strengthened the implementation of the program.
In addition to the mass castration activity, a total of 103 dogs and cats were vaccinated against rabies, reinforcing the province’s commitment to protecting both animal and public health.
The OPV-South Cotabato and the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist of Polomolok expressed their gratitude to all participating pet owners, partner agencies, volunteers, and private organizations for their continued support in advancing responsible pet ownership and achieving the goal of a Rabies-Free South Cotabato.
According to Ella Rose Frugalidad, Veterinarian II, the Provincial Veterinary Office regularly schedules free mass castration activities, particularly during Rabies Awareness Month and World Rabies Day celebrations. Pet owners who wish to avail of free services are encouraged to wait for the official schedules, which are commonly held in March or September. Municipal governments may also request mass castration activities in their respective localities. While castration services are available at veterinary clinics throughout the year, these may require payment unless conducted under scheduled government-sponsored programs.
The activity highlights the Provincial Government of South Cotabato’s continuing efforts to promote animal welfare, responsible pet ownership, and effective rabies prevention across communities.
