03/05/2025
Today we say goodbye to not just our beloved veterinarian, but a true friend, hero, and a guardian angel to every animal who walked through our shelter doors.
Doc B**g was with us from the very beginning when our team rescued hundreds of animals during the Taal eruption. Without hesitation, he gave his time, skills, and heart to our rescues and for a while, he didn’t charge us for his services. When our founder, Susan, finally asked him to start billing us, with a shy smile he said, “Kaya pa ba, Ma’am?” — a simple question that said so much about the kind of man he was. Selfless. Always giving more than he had to.
He treated every animal with love and patience, and every rescue like it was his own. His dedication knew no limits. No matter how long the day or how heavy the burden, he met it all with patience, compassion, and a quiet strength that inspired us. He didn’t just heal with his hands — he healed with his heart.
His legacy lives in every life he saved, in every wagging tail and purr, and in every one of us who had the privilege of working alongside him. He will always be part of Lara’s Ark — its past, its present, and its future.
Thank you, Doc B**g, for everything. We miss you already! Give our love to all the fur babies who crossed the rainbow bridge before us. They’re in the best hands now with you 🤍