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NBI to investigate pet crematorium

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Mary Joy Salcedo

NBI to investigate pet crematorium — Seven large sacks containing the remains of 22 dogs and three cats were found dumped in Barangay Minuyan, City of San Jose del Monte, early Thursday morning, Oct. 29. The animals had reportedly been entrusted to a pet crematorium in Cavite. —Photo courtesy of San Jose del Monte Chief of Police Col. Nelson Sardin

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation will investigate the reported dumping of dead dogs and cats allegedly by Bacoor City-based Ahjay Paws Aftercare Pet Crematorium, following the discovery of their carcasses at a vacant lot in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan.

It was animal rescue service Luna and Furry Siblings which reported the 25 dead animals whose owners said they paid Ahjay Paws to have the remains of their pets cremated. The Philippine Animal Welfare Society has urged the pet owners to file estafa charges against the company.

READ: Cavite pet crematorium may have falsely claimed past cremations

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“As a pet lover I myself, understand and sympathize with those who have fallen victim to this fraudulent practice,” NBI Director Melvin Matibag said. “It is unacceptable that the trust given, including the money … worked hard for by every pet owner was repaid with fraud. Instead of a proper cremation, [their pets were] thrown away like garbage.”