A woman is touching thousands of animal lovers for her gesture with hungry and sick puppies, who live in a cemetery in the Philippines.
Some places leave us impressed by their colors and beauty, they have a tranquility that simply transports us to another dimension. But there are also places that, far from impressing us because they are an earthly paradise, fill our souls with worry and anguish when we see desolation, hunger and pain.
A woman dedicates her life to taking care of hungry and sick puppies that live in a cemetery
This is the case of the Sarhento Mariano Cemetery , in Manila, Philippines. In this place are not only the bodies of those who have departed to another dimension, poor families also live using the stones of the mausoleums as roofs and walls to protect themselves from the sun’s rays.
As if that were not enough to our astonishment, these low-income families are not alone, they are accompanied by about 150 dogs.
It’s amazing to see how they can consider this place as a place to live.
These dogs are oppressed, desperate from hunger and have diseases. Many of them suffer from a condition called sarcoptic mange , which gradually leaves their skin exposed as they lose their hair
Ashley Fruno, founder of the local rescue group Pasay Pups , when she discovered this place a couple of years ago, she was very shocked by the images she perceived.
He couldn’t find how to describe the situation, it was something like something out of a horror movie.
Ashley and her group of volunteers spare no effort to bring a little joy to these dogs who live wrapped up in days of suffering.
This noble woman every day before the sun rises and the heat becomes unbearable, she takes the dogs for a walk.
This is a very warm place, they comment that if a breeze ever blows in the Sarhento Mariano cemetery, it is most likely due to the movement of the tails of the dogs that are greeting when this angel arrives.
The dogs come running to meet them, they come out from under the stone monuments, jumping with immense joy.
They know that they will find food, a medical check-up and that love that they need so much.
How much tenderness you find in this staff who definitely love you from the bottom of their hearts!
Thanks to this group of volunteers who work at the local shelter, there is a spay and neuter program in place.
The care these dogs receive has helped many of them already have regenerated skin.
Ashley’s mission doesn’t end with these dogs, many of whom have pets that are claimed by families who live with them.
Ashley explains that in the Philippines, the concept of ownership that applies to dogs is very broad. It does not regulate or demand responsibility for the pet.
The owner can give his dog food once a week and have this pet live around the house. Most of these animals are free and wander the streets trying to find food.
Ashley thinks that the best way to help is to raise awareness in the community by reinforcing the efforts of younger people.
Children should be involved, they are the most likely to learn and from this learning it is easier to reach parents or adults.
That is why all the volunteer staff at the Pasay Pups shelter work to educate the community on how to care for dogs.
We applaud the work of this great woman and her team, without a doubt the heart and love they have for these animals is overflowing.
If you want to make a contribution to collaborate with this work carried out by Pasay Pups and that this family of canine friends have a better life, you can click here .
It is really important to help raise awareness regarding the treatment and responsibilities we have with our pets, they are beings who feel, suffer and deserve love and care.