Dr. Dahlia Molo-Valera, Iligan City veterinarian, said the Animal Kingdom Foundation (AKF) had sent 35 packs of dog food to feed abandoned pets and stray animals here. In a local television interview, Desiree Carlos said her group, Save Animals of Love and Light, took dog food from their shelters to feed the starving animals in Marawi. Relief goods [sent to Marawi] do not include food for animals,” she said. Valera said her group asked authorities to allow volunteers of the city veterinarian’s office to round up stray animals and abandoned pets in Marawi. Journalists covering the conflict here have volunteered to help feed the animals in areas that had already been declared by the military to be clear of terrorists.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 05, 2017 22:07 UTC