The Animal Kingdom Foundation (AKF), along with FPJ Panday Bayanihan Party-list Rep. Brian Poe Llamanzares, filed House Bill No. 11785 or the Beyond Pet Loss Bill to strengthen accountability and protections for animals after they have passed.
In a social media post, the AKF emphasized how the loss of a beloved companion should never be dismissed as another accident, but rather one that deserves protection and dignity.
“This initiative seeks to push for stronger safeguards, clearer accountability, and measures that will help prevent similar tragedies from happening again,” the AKF said.
“We are here not only to remember those we have lost, but to work toward a future where no animal suffers needlessly and no family has to endure the same loss,” it added.
The AKF also thanked actor John Arcilla for using his voice to speak for the voiceless, amplifying the call for animal welfare, dignity, and justice.
Last week, the AKF recovered 46 sacks of animal remains from a dump site in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. According to its announcement, the remains were already in an advanced stage of decomposition, and no identification tags or other identifying information were found. This follows the discovery of sacks of dead dogs and cats in another site in Bulacan, which were from a pet crematorium.
National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Atty. Melvin Matibag said the bureau had already completed its investigation into Ahjay Paws Aftercare Pet Crematorium.
The next steps of the case would be handled by the Department of Justice (DOJ), which will conduct a preliminary investigation.
