THE D.O. PLAZA Government Center and the entire barangay of Patin-ay in Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur are swarned with by stray dogs and cats, despite efforts to promote responsible pet ownership.

Gov. Santiago Cane, Jr. has ordered the capture of stray animals after learning that dogs are littering around the Provincial Capitol premises and even leaving behind poops at the sports complex especially at the rubberized track oval and the football field.

This is why last January 11, the Provincial Correctional Service Management Office collaborated with the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) to conduct dog-catching activities.

Pet owners with proper identification can retrieve their animals from the dog pound within 3 days of their capture.

In his social media post, Gov. Cane said the animals still unclaimed by the owners after three days will be euthanized and buried.

The pictures of the dogs and cats in the cages were posted in the Facebook page of the PVO.

In order to comply with the Anti-Rabies Act of 2007, also known as R.A. No. 9482, all dog owners must keep their canine companions under close supervision at all times and never allow them to free-range in public areas.

Sangguniang Panlalawigan member and now Governor Then Cane authored Dog and Rabies Control Ordinance in of 2003.

In order to reduce the spread of rabies, the population of stray dogs and cats must be reduced, and the owners must ensure that their pets are contained at all times (whether by tether, leash, chain, kennels, or inside a closed building) to prevent the animal from escaping and causing harm to anyone.

While other animals can spread rabies, dogs continue to be the leading cause of animal bites and rabies. There is currently no known cure for the disease. Active vaccination, in which animals develop immunity to the virus, is one way to avoid getting inflicted with it. Rabies can be prevented in both dogs and humans by getting them vaccinated.