Animal Scene

DOG CARE ON WHEELS:

GOING THE DISTANCE

- Text by MAXINE LOUISE LAGMAN

With a recently launched new tagline that reads, “Care naturally,” Pet One is back on their 13th year with Dog Care on Wheels, promoting responsibl­e pet ownership on June 2 at Robinsons Novaliches.

Pet One provided free anti-rabies vaccinatio­n and multivitam­ins for dogs and cats through Dog Care on Wheels, along with basic grooming as part of their to pet lovers and their furbabies, such as Bring Me and Trip to Jerusalem.

But what dogs enjoyed most was the eating contest. One particular dog had too much fun that he helped himself to another dog’s bowl after

Contest winners received three kilograms each of Pet One Adult Maintenanc­e Dog Food with a consolatio­n prize of 100 grams Pet One Dogibeef draw winners each received Pet One Adult Maintenanc­e Dog Food, while the grand prize kilos of Pet One Pet Choice.

Spectators also had fun watching pets parade their back-to-school costumes in the fashion show.

Rafael Feliciano’s dog Coco was heralded champion of the runway and took home a cash prize, an 18 kilograms of Adult Maintenanc­e Dog Food, an adult wet can, treats and shampoo. Charlie Dela Cruz’ dog Ycco won second place and Candy Trinidad’s dog Shamcey was third.

As for special awards, the Best Pair went to Bing Lim and her cat Princess; Ma. Kristina

Badajos and her dog Chikchik won Pet One’s Choice; and the Star of the Day was Jake Lacorte’s dog, Coco.

Dog Care on Wheels also invited veterinari­ans and pet owners to talk about how to handle pet dogs and cats. Animal Kingdom Foundation (AKF) responsibl­e pet ownership and talked about how dog meat trade was still rampant in the Philippine­s. They also asked the audience to donate to their rescue center caring for dogs that were rescued on their way to the slaughterh­ouse.

Pet One discussed the importance of caring for pets naturally with their product lineup.

“We would like to show furparents that Pet One truly cares for their pets, which is why we provide healthy pet food. We are proud that we don’t use preservati­ves to prolong the shelf life of our products,” said Pet One Marketing Associate Beatrice Hermano.

Dog Care on Wheels provides ways for pet owners to take better care of their pets. “That’s why we do our part for the community by conducting free checkups and consultati­ons which we’ve been doing for years now.”

The Quezon City Health anti-rabies vaccinatio­n at the event, while Avli-biocare provided Advantix Tick & Flea Spot-on Treatment and multivitam­ins. Pet Love promoted their wellness app and AKF shared their goal to rescue dogs from slaughterh­ouses.

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Trip to Jerusalem Dog-food eating contest
 ??  ?? Grooming station - My Pet One Club members received free basic grooming
Grooming station - My Pet One Club members received free basic grooming
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Fashion show participan­ts
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Pet One family
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Veterinary Station - Anti-rabies vaccinatio­n conducted by Dr. Joseph Angeles of Angeles Vet Clinic

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