Criminal complaints vs suspects who dumped deceased pets in Bulacan being prepared - PNP

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The Bacoor City Police Station on Monday said it is preparing criminal complaints against those who may be held liable in connection with the disposal of the remains of 25 dogs and cats in San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan.

“At present, Bacoor PNP is preparing the necessary documents and consolidating available evidence for the filing of appropriate criminal complaints against the persons who may be held liable, including their possible cohorts, subject to the findings of the ongoing investigation and legal evaluation of the evidence,” Bacoor police said in a statement.

The incident came to the attention of the Bacoor police on October 31, 2026 after concerned pet owners personally went to the station to report the matter. An animal welfare advocate also sought police assistance through a social media post that has gone viral.

Police said the complainants had availed of pet cremation services from AhJhay Paws Aftercare Pet Crematorium that is based in Bacoor.

The police said they have started an investigation, including crime scene processing, and are coordinating with the Bacoor City government, San Jose del Monte City Police Station in Bulacan, the city's health office, and other concerned stakeholders.

“Bacoor PNP encourages other individuals who may have been similarly victimized by the said pet crematorium to personally come forward and execute their respective complaints, bringing with them any relevant documents, photographs, transaction records, receipts, communications, or other supporting evidence that may assist in the investigation,” the police said.

The decomposing remains of 22 dogs and three cats were found sealed in plastic bags and dumped along a road in Barangay Minuyan Proper, San Jose del Monte City.

The remains were discovered after residents noticed a foul odor in the area.

Among the recovered remains was Ivy, a dog who died on October 23. Her owner identified her through a social media post based on her appearance and weight.

The family later retrieved Ivy's remains and brought them to another crematorium, spending more than P10,000 for her cremation.

On Saturday, the Bacoor City government held a meeting with police, the crematorium owner, and more than 30 pet owners.

A lawyer from the Bacoor City Legal Office said the establishment failed to present CCTV footage or sufficient documentation to establish that the cremations had been conducted.

The city government also said the crematorium's business permit did not cover animal cremation services and that its owner could not guarantee whether the ashes returned to pet owners belonged to their respective pets.

The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) has urged affected pet owners to file estafa complaints against the crematorium, saying they paid for a service that was supposed to give their pets a dignified farewell.

GMA News Online has sought comment from the crematorium but it has yet to provide a statement as of posting time. —RF, GMA News