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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2017
Desiree Carlos, Editor
daycarlos28@yahoo.com
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ETS make us happy with PET TALES their unconditional love BY DESIREE CARLOS and loyalty. They bring so much joy in our lives just by their mere presence. They also calm us when we are stressed. They comfort us when we are sick or sad. Because we want them to stay with us for many years, we do our best to give them proper care. We give them nutritious food, and we walk them because we know they need exercise. In this sense, they make us healthy too, observed Mr. Rollie Estabillo, publisher of Manila Standard, during the Pets' Day Out last Sunday at the Planas Garden inside the Quezon City Memorial Circle. When we walk them, Mr. Estabillo said, we get to exercise too and the blood in our bodies circulates better because of this. When we play with them, our minds are stimulated as well. When we bring them to parks with lots of trees or the beach for them to breathe fresh air, or to any nature trips, we too get to breathe fresh air and calm our minds. Manila Standard, in its desire to educate pet owners on proper care of pets and to promote compassion towards animals, launched its Pet Section called simply SUNDAY PETS during the event. SUNDAY PETS will feature proper care of dogs, cats and other pets from birth to old age to hopefully prevent diseases, share tips on proper care during illnesses, the special bond between pets and owners, the many ways animals have helped humans from overcoming anxiety attacks to even saving them from accidents, among others. "Our pets are like ur kids. Let us take good care of them," Mr. Estabillo said. At least 236 pet owners joined the event . Their P30 entrance fee will go to 67 rescued dogs and cats of Save Animals of Love and lIght (Save ALL), an animal welfare group, which is Ma-
nila Standard's way of helping animals in need. Last Sunday's Pets Day OUT was filled with fun and surprises, thanks to Royal Canin Philippines (RCP) , Ms. Stephanie Calderon and Clark Santos of RCP, Sha Sha Veterinary Clinic of Ms. Fe Montano, Dr. Anthony Prado Basa, Dr. Vanessa Ong, Ms. Katrina Costales of Fercos Marketins, St. Roche, and Fur Magic. Thank you to Mayor Herbert Bautista and the Quezon City government for the venue and ambulance. Standard made sure that both pets and owners had fun: pets and owners danced on stage, and both owners and pets had food available on tables where sellers lined up their goods. Thank you to the many entrepreneurs for the fantastic items and the delicious food sold at very reasonable prices. The pets were also blessed by Father Edwin. Thank you to Mr. Randy Caluag, digital editor, who hosted the event. There was no dull moment indeed, only reasons to smile or laugh. With Sunday's event, Manila Standard achieved its goal to promote responsible pet ownership and urge more people to be kind and loving to animals. Thank you to Mr. Estabillo, Ms. Annie Grefal, officer-in-charge for operations, and Ms. Paula Marie Reynoso and other members of the advertising department for making this event possible to help the rescued dogs and cats. Truly, Manila Standard believes all dogs, cats and other pets deserve to be treated well. After all, we are all created by a Higher Being or our God. And God loves us all. Have a great Sunday, everyone! Namaste.
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PETS'
DAY OUT
Dogs playing at the pets' playground designed and made by artist Paco Pili in coordination with Nicole Benedito