250 pet owners file raps vs crematorium over dumped remains in Bulacan

MANILA, Philippines – A total of 250 individuals have filed complaints against a pet crematorium based in Cavite, the Philippine National Police said on Wednesday, following the discovery of dumped pet remains in a vacant lot in Bulacan.

“There were already a total of 250 who have come forward to file complaints,” said the PNP spokesperson Col. Allen Rae Co in a press briefing at Camp Crame.

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Co said the ashes surrendered to authorities in batches have been sent to the Cavite forensic group for examination.

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Police in Bulacan and Cavite were also directed to coordinate with other law enforcement units in identifying those allegedly involved in the transport and dumping of the animal carcasses.

The remains of the deceased dogs and cats were reportedly brought to Ahjay Paws Aftercare Pet Crematorium in Bacoor City, Cavite.

However, their remains were discovered inside sacks abandoned in a vacant lot in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan on Oct. 29.

In a Facebook video post, Bacoor City Mayor Strike Revilla cited a report from Bacoor City police chief Lt. Col. Alexie Desamito, who said the police received complaints from 250 individuals against the crematorium.

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Revilla said the first batch of complainants also turned over 20 samples of ashes from their pets.

“Patuloy pa rin ang imbestigasyon at beripikasyon sa iba pang natitirang mga bangkay,” he said.

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(Investigation and verification of the remaining carcasses is still on going). With a report from Bernadette Nicole Pineda /jpv