Forty-six sacks of animal remains were recovered from a dump site in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, the Animal Kingdom Foundation (AKF) on Thursday, November 5.
In a social media post, the AKF said that the exact number of animals in the dump site in Barangay Gaya-Gaya remains undetermined, as multiple animals were found inside some sacks.
“The remains are already in an advanced stage of decomposition. No identification tags or other identifying information were found, only the sacks containing the remains,” the AKF wrote.
Authorities decided to proceed with a proper burial due to health and safety concerns
After assessing the situation, authorities decided to proceed with a proper burial due to health and safety concerns.
In a previous update, the AKF said that representatives from Barangay Gaya-Gaya, the City Health Office (CHO) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) are present during the investigation.
The incident follows the discovery of the remains of 29 dogs and cats dumped in a vacant lot in Barangay Minuyan Proper, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. According to authorities, the said remains were brought to Ahjay Paws Aftercare Pet Crematorium in Bacoor City, Cavite.
A criminal case against the individuals behind the improper disposal of the animals is being prepared by the Bacoor PNP.
