08/02/2025
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PAWS LAUNCHES THE "CERTIFIED PET FRIENDLY" SEAL!
As pet ownership continues to grow in the Philippines, businesses have become eager to attract the pet parent market by branding themselves as "pet friendly." However, the misconception that "pet friendly" only applies to small or specific breed dogs and cats is both discriminatory and limiting. This creates a narrative that Aspins—who will never meet that size requirement or breed preference—are unworthy of being in these shared spaces and will never be the companion of choice.
Thousands of Aspins suffer on the streets. For decades, PAWS has worked tirelessly to make the Aspin, our beloved local dog, the top choice for companion animals in the country, while the pet breeding and buying industry continues to soar, marketing purebred pets as the "furbabies of choice." It’s high time we challenge these narrow views and embrace a true definition of pet friendliness—one that values pets regardless of size or breed.
That’s why we’re finally launching the PAWS Pet Friendly Seal—setting a gold standard for what it means to be truly pet friendly. Our comprehensive guidelines ensure pet parents can confidently choose restaurants, hotels, and businesses that welcome their beloved pets, without the worry of being turned away based on size or breed. At the same time, these guidelines help businesses embrace responsible pet owners while maintaining a safe, enjoyable environment for all by adhering to health and safety protocols and regulations. This creates positive experiences for all—pet parents and the general public alike.
Together, we can create inclusive spaces for all, while ensuring that every pet dog or cat—large or small, purebred or not—gets the love and respect they deserve.
𝗣𝗔𝗪𝗦 𝗜𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗘𝗧 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗟𝗬 𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗧𝗘.
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