Remains of 25 cats, dogs dumped in Bulacan retrieved, identified

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Authorities have retrieved and identified on Saturday evening the remains of 22 dogs and three cats that were dumped in a vacant lot in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan.

According to the report of Gabriel Gonzales, the remains were immediately placed inside body bags. Their names and weight were also indicated.

There were some fur parents who personally claimed the remains of their late fur babies.

Although none of his pets were among the retrieved, one customer of the involved pet crematorium was worried that his late fur baby could have suffered the same fate.

The customer reportedly said that the crematorium did not provide any video or proof of the cremation due to privacy purposes.

The San Jose del Monte Police is already investigating the incident and it is already tracing the vehicle that dumped the pet remains.

The police warned that the pet crematorium owner could face charges including estafa.

Decomposing remains of dogs and cats were found sealed in plastic bags and dumped along New Town Street in Barangay Minuyan Proper, San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan, according to a 24 Oras report on Saturday.

Initially, the report was that the remains were those of 26 dogs and three cats. However, upon rechecking by barangay chairman Irene Biteng and Luna and Furry Siblings Animal Welfare and Rescue founder Chris Taylor, the number of remains were those of 22 dogs and three cats.

Residents said they discovered the remains on Wednesday morning after noticing a foul odor at the site.

The names of the pets, along with their respective weights, were also found taped to the plastic bags.

Local authorities vowed to pursue charges against those responsible, noting that several pet owners had already come forward to claim some of the animals.

“We’re coming for you, we’re going to find you, and we will make you pay. There’s no excuse. What you did is disrespectful, [with] no regard for animals. And especially these animals were turned over to somebody to have their forever rest, and this is what they did with them? Disgusting,” Taylor said.

Meanwhile, the local government of Bacoor in Cavite, where the pet crematorium is located, has already ordered its closure on October 31.

"Ngayon po, sarado na po siya. Inatasan na po natin ang ating kapulisan para mag-imbestiga, para kasuhan ang may-ari po nito," said Mayor Strike Revilla in a video statement.

(It is now closed. We have instructed our police force to investigate and file charges against its owner.)

GMA News is trying to reach out to the crematorium. —Vince Angelo Ferreras/KG, GMA News