Arya News - Authorities have ordered the closure of a Cavite pet crematorium and are investigating potential estafa charges after dozens of dead pets were found dumped in Bulacan, sparking fears the business routinely faked past cremations.
MANILA – Two animal welfare groups have reported that Ahjay Paws Aftercare Pet Crematorium had previously dumped deceased pets that were supposed to be cremated, following the discovery of 29 dogs and cats at a vacant lot in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan.
The remains were dumped in Barangay Minuyan Proper early Thursday, Oct. 29. The crematorium is based in Bacoor City, Cavite.
In a Facebook post on Sunday, Luna and Furry Siblings Animal Rescue, which first raised the incident, said 14 deceased dogs were dumped at the vacant lot on May 19.
The animal rescue group said two of the 14 dogs, named Caesar and Milo, have so far been identified.
“If you had your dog taken to Ahjay pet services and crematory around March to May this year, please have a look and let us know,” the group urged the public in the post, attaching a few photos of the deceased pets.
In a separate post, the Animal Kingdom Foundation (AKF), which shared similar reports in May, described the pattern of animal dumping as “alarming.”
“These animals were not simply abandoned; they were discarded, as if their lives meant nothing,” the AKF said.
The animal welfare group likewise urged the public who witnessed or were affected by the incident to testify and “help establish the facts, identify those responsible, and file a formal case.”
“To the owners, please help us seek justice for these animals. Your information could be crucial to holding those responsible accountable,” the AKF said.
The Philippine Animal Welfare Society had also urged pet owners to pursue legal action against the pet crematorium, noting that the incident may constitute estafa by means of deceit.
Meanwhile, Bacoor City Mayor Strike Revilla has ordered the closure of Ahjay Paws Aftercare Pet Crematorium amid complaints from pet owners following the incident.
The Inquirer reached out to the pet crematorium but has yet to receive a response as of this writing.
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