Stray dogs, cats halted in prisons
By Nidz Godino
"This is for public safety as well as for control and prevention of spread and eventual eradication of animal rabies in community," Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) said in post on Facebook. public safety measure to prevent spread of rabies has prohibited stray dogs and cats in prisons nationwide.
"This is part of preventive measures to protect K9 units posted at gates from ticks and fleas," it added.
BuCor has ordered its personnel to coordinate and seek assistance from Mandaluyong city veterinary office to rescue and impound stray dogs and cats in New Bilibid Prison.
NBP reminded its personnel and their dependents living in the reservation to ensure their pets are leashed and to have them vaccinated against rabies.
BuCor Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. said P10 million has been allotted under this year's budget of bureau for the acquisition of more K9 units to be deployed to various prisons and penal farms.
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