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POSTED BY Admin DATE September 6, 2017 The HAPPIER ANIMALS I Mass Spay/Neuter Event

On August 26 and 27 of 2017, something amazing happened. We were able to hold a mass spay/neuter event, during which almost 500 dogs and cats were fixed. This is all thanks to the incredible [ CONT ] On August 26 and 27 of 2017, something amazing happened. We were able to hold a mass spay/neuter event, during which almost 500 dogs and cats were fixed. This is all thanks to the incredible

POSTED BY Admin DATE February 1, 2017 January Rescue Highlights

At the Happy Animals Club animal shelter and sanctuary we prefer to be understaffed than overstaffed. It means donations won't be wasted on someone parking their butt while waiting for something [ CONT ] At the Happy Animals Club animal shelter and sanctuary we prefer to be understaffed than overstaffed. It means donations won't be wasted on someone parking their butt while waiting for something

POSTED BY Admin DATE September 28, 2016 The Price of Freedom

At the shelter we cook our own dog food every day, using animal byproducts and sources of fiber such as black rice or potatoes. We have a 50-liter commercial pressure cooker and an industrial [ CONT ] At the shelter we cook our own dog food every day, using animal byproducts and sources of fiber such as black rice or potatoes. We have a 50-liter commercial pressure cooker and an industrial

POSTED BY Admin DATE June 16, 2016 Mama and Baby Rescue

We were in the city to get some documents when we saw a small calico kitten lying in a flower pot in front of Better Components, a store selling musical instruments. Ken touched her to see [ CONT ] We were in the city to get some documents when we saw a small calico kitten lying in a flower pot in front of Better Components, a store selling musical instruments. Ken touched her to see

POSTED BY Admin DATE June 8, 2016 Professor's Road to Recovery

On February 14, 2016, we rescued a little dog in very poor condition. He was extremely emaciated and covered in fleas. He also had ehrlichiosis, mange, a fungal infection, teeth that were [ CONT ] On February 14, 2016, we rescued a little dog in very poor condition. He was extremely emaciated and covered in fleas. He also had ehrlichiosis, mange, a fungal infection, teeth that were

POSTED BY Admin DATE June 7, 2016 Our Greatest Challenge: Getting Animals Adopted

As an animal shelter, we want to rescue more dogs. But we can't easily rescue dogs, because the shelter is overcrowded. The solution to rescuing more dogs is to make room in the shelter [ CONT ] As an animal shelter, we want to rescue more dogs. But we can't easily rescue dogs, because the shelter is overcrowded. The solution to rescuing more dogs is to make room in the shelter

POSTED BY Admin DATE June 2, 2016 Animal Abuse in the Philippines

Although many pets in the Philippines are loved and taken care of well, as much as one third of all pets, perhaps even more, are kept in conditions which in developed countries would be [ CONT ] Although many pets in the Philippines are loved and taken care of well, as much as one third of all pets, perhaps even more, are kept in conditions which in developed countries would be

POSTED BY Admin DATE April 15, 2016 We Rescued a Burn Victim

A little tabby cat was sitting on a ledge near our treasurer's house. Since he was so cute, we reached out to pet him. When he turned, a large wound was revealed on his neck. He was also [ CONT ] A little tabby cat was sitting on a ledge near our treasurer's house. Since he was so cute, we reached out to pet him. When he turned, a large wound was revealed on his neck. He was also

POSTED BY Admin DATE April 14, 2016 Andrew's First Bath

Andrew is one of the kittens Ken rescued as newborns . Having bottle-fed them almost since birth, Ken and the kittens formed a strong bond of trust. Here's Andrew getting his first ever [ CONT ] Andrew is one of the kittens Ken rescued as newborns . Having bottle-fed them almost since birth, Ken and the kittens formed a strong bond of trust. Here's Andrew getting his first ever

POSTED BY Admin DATE April 14, 2016 How a Belgian Malinois Came to the Shelter

In the Philippines, like in many other countries, mutts are dismissed and even despised, while pure-bred dogs are valued highly. Pure-breed dogs are called 'imported' in the Philippines [ CONT ] In the Philippines, like in many other countries, mutts are dismissed and even despised, while pure-bred dogs are valued highly. Pure-breed dogs are called 'imported' in the Philippines

POSTED BY Admin DATE March 27, 2016 Happy Easter!

This Easter, Ken decided to celebrate Easter by holding an Easter egg hunt for the shelter dogs. We made Easter eggs out of dog food, hid them around Dog Yard 1, and then let the dogs enjoy [ CONT ] This Easter, Ken decided to celebrate Easter by holding an Easter egg hunt for the shelter dogs. We made Easter eggs out of dog food, hid them around Dog Yard 1, and then let the dogs enjoy

POSTED BY Admin DATE March 17, 2016 Churchie is Looking a Lot Better!

When Churchie was first rescued , she was very skinny and had barely any fur. She was also very fearful of humans; she was only alive because she was paranoid and dashed into scrubland at [ CONT ] When Churchie was first rescued , she was very skinny and had barely any fur. She was also very fearful of humans; she was only alive because she was paranoid and dashed into scrubland at

POSTED BY Admin DATE February 23, 2016 Where Your Donations Went

The shelter received extraordinarily generous donations during the holidays in December. A large part of that went towards feeding street dogs and cats . Here's how we used the rest. Treats [ CONT ] The shelter received extraordinarily generous donations during the holidays in December. A large part of that went towards feeding street dogs and cats . Here's how we used the rest. Treats

POSTED BY Admin DATE February 23, 2016 Give a Dog a Bone!

Thanks to generous donations received over Christmas in 2015, we were able to spend funds on numerous necessities, as well as some luxuries, such as two beef bones for the dogs. The bones [ CONT ] Thanks to generous donations received over Christmas in 2015, we were able to spend funds on numerous necessities, as well as some luxuries, such as two beef bones for the dogs. The bones

POSTED BY Admin DATE February 23, 2016 Meet Tawny!

On the way back from purchasing a new scale for weighing the dogs, we noticed a little one-eyed dog sniffing at garbage by the roadside. It looked skinny, so we did what we always do: we [ CONT ] On the way back from purchasing a new scale for weighing the dogs, we noticed a little one-eyed dog sniffing at garbage by the roadside. It looked skinny, so we did what we always do: we

POSTED BY Admin DATE February 21, 2016 Baby Kitten Rescue

As an animal shelter in the Philippines, where there are numerous stray animals in poor condition, we specialize in difficult rescues. However, one of the most challenging rescues we've [ CONT ] As an animal shelter in the Philippines, where there are numerous stray animals in poor condition, we specialize in difficult rescues. However, one of the most challenging rescues we've

POSTED BY Admin DATE February 21, 2016 Professor Has Survived One Week!

We found the thinnest dog we've ever seen trotting along the street just outside the club. The animal shelter is pretty crowded these days, but it would have been too unjust for this little [ CONT ] We found the thinnest dog we've ever seen trotting along the street just outside the club. The animal shelter is pretty crowded these days, but it would have been too unjust for this little

POSTED BY Admin DATE February 8, 2016 Christmas Street Feeding Update!

Thank you to everyone who donated so generously to help us feed street dogs and cats on Christmas Day! We were able to buy a lot of canned dog and cat food for feeding strays. The goal of [ CONT ] Thank you to everyone who donated so generously to help us feed street dogs and cats on Christmas Day! We were able to buy a lot of canned dog and cat food for feeding strays. The goal of

POSTED BY Admin DATE December 31, 2015 Happy New Year!

A big thank you to everyone who supported the shelter in 2015! Thanks to you the animals in our care were well taken care of and numerous animals in need were rescued. The shelter faced [ CONT ] A big thank you to everyone who supported the shelter in 2015! Thanks to you the animals in our care were well taken care of and numerous animals in need were rescued. The shelter faced

POSTED BY Admin DATE December 22, 2015 Christmas Street Feeding Drive!

This Christmas, we'll be celebrating by spreading joy to street dogs, as far and wide as possible. We decorated the shelter truck, and on Christmas Day, we'll be distributing dog food to [ CONT ] This Christmas, we'll be celebrating by spreading joy to street dogs, as far and wide as possible. We decorated the shelter truck, and on Christmas Day, we'll be distributing dog food to

POSTED BY Admin DATE December 22, 2015 We Captured a Bunch of Cats and Neutered/Spayed Them!

Every neighborhood in the Philippines has at least one eatery, and every eatery has an extended family of feral cats hanging around. They survive on fish bones and other leftovers. Because [ CONT ] Every neighborhood in the Philippines has at least one eatery, and every eatery has an extended family of feral cats hanging around. They survive on fish bones and other leftovers. Because

POSTED BY Admin DATE December 6, 2015 The Story of Friendster, the Friendly Dog

On Saturdays or holidays, time allowing, it is Happy Animals Club policy to try and take one of the shelter dogs to the park or the beach. They love to be taken off the leash and allowed [ CONT ] On Saturdays or holidays, time allowing, it is Happy Animals Club policy to try and take one of the shelter dogs to the park or the beach. They love to be taken off the leash and allowed

POSTED BY Admin DATE November 26, 2015 This Girl Needs a Name! [UPDATED]

A female kitten was rescued under unusual circumstances a couple of weeks ago. Normally, we find abandoned kittens by the roadside, in desperate need of attention and getting none. But this [ CONT ] A female kitten was rescued under unusual circumstances a couple of weeks ago. Normally, we find abandoned kittens by the roadside, in desperate need of attention and getting none. But this

POSTED BY Admin DATE November 13, 2015 Help Us Name These Kittens! [UPDATED]

Two small kittens were rescued from the roadside on Friday, November 6. The two kittens, both boys, are the shelter's 23rd and 24th cats. Ken heard two kittens meowing in the bushes. He [ CONT ] Two small kittens were rescued from the roadside on Friday, November 6. The two kittens, both boys, are the shelter's 23rd and 24th cats. Ken heard two kittens meowing in the bushes. He

POSTED BY Admin DATE November 5, 2015 Scotch Has Found a Home!

Not surprisingly, ridiculously photogenic kitten Scotch has found a forever home. New owner Gwen discovered Happy Animals Club while searching online for a cat to adopt, and visited the [ CONT ] Not surprisingly, ridiculously photogenic kitten Scotch has found a forever home. New owner Gwen discovered Happy Animals Club while searching online for a cat to adopt, and visited the

POSTED BY Admin DATE November 3, 2015 All Soul's Day

Like last year, Ken spent All Soul's Day at the Happy Animals Club pet cemetery. Unlike last year , when the only occupants were Dipper and Moo, this year a lively reunion took place with [ CONT ] Like last year, Ken spent All Soul's Day at the Happy Animals Club pet cemetery. Unlike last year , when the only occupants were Dipper and Moo, this year a lively reunion took place with

POSTED BY Admin DATE October 31, 2015 Sweety Pie's Road to Recovery

On October 14, Ken saw a dog with a large open wound. She was approachable and friendly, and had chafing on her neck due to the chain she was dragging around. After asking around in the [ CONT ] On October 14, Ken saw a dog with a large open wound. She was approachable and friendly, and had chafing on her neck due to the chain she was dragging around. After asking around in the

POSTED BY Ken DATE October 30, 2015 Durian

On August 26, 2015, I saw a very thin cat sitting on the side of the road. When I went near her, she didn't move. I fed her a can of Friskies. I am thankful to the donors of Happy Animals [ CONT ] On August 26, 2015, I saw a very thin cat sitting on the side of the road. When I went near her, she didn't move. I fed her a can of Friskies. I am thankful to the donors of Happy Animals

POSTED BY Admin DATE October 5, 2015 Videos of Ying & Yang

Ying and Yang are two brothers who were dumped outside the shelter in April, 2015. Here is a clip from a few days after they were brought into the shelter. Come September, 2015, they had [ CONT ] Ying and Yang are two brothers who were dumped outside the shelter in April, 2015. Here is a clip from a few days after they were brought into the shelter. Come September, 2015, they had

POSTED BY Ken DATE September 13, 2015 Angela has been spayed

Angela, the friendliest dog in the club and possibly the galaxy, has finally been spayed! I have been looking forward to her operation so that she can come out of her apartment and join [ CONT ] Angela, the friendliest dog in the club and possibly the galaxy, has finally been spayed! I have been looking forward to her operation so that she can come out of her apartment and join

POSTED BY Ken DATE September 8, 2015 Churchie Finally Rescued!

Churchie is a street dog I was feeding occasionally for almost a year. On the way back from school, we pass by an evangelical church. Sometimes we'd see a bunch of skinny dogs hanging out [ CONT ] Churchie is a street dog I was feeding occasionally for almost a year. On the way back from school, we pass by an evangelical church. Sometimes we'd see a bunch of skinny dogs hanging out

POSTED BY Admin DATE September 7, 2015 Introducing: Ridiculously Photogenic Kitten

Not for the first time, someone dumped a kitten outside Happy Animals Club, at the foot of a banana tree next to the corner of the shelter. Ken heard it meowing on the other side of the [ CONT ] Not for the first time, someone dumped a kitten outside Happy Animals Club, at the foot of a banana tree next to the corner of the shelter. Ken heard it meowing on the other side of the

POSTED BY Admin DATE August 10, 2015 The War of the Fleas

Volunteer Cara, who commutes a really long distance on weekends to help at the club, was the first to notice that two of the dogs had fleas. One of Cara's many contributions to the welfare [ CONT ] Volunteer Cara, who commutes a really long distance on weekends to help at the club, was the first to notice that two of the dogs had fleas. One of Cara's many contributions to the welfare

POSTED BY Admin DATE August 7, 2015 Hyena Before and After

When Hyena was rescued from the street she was in pretty much the same condition most dogs arriving at the club are in: emaciated, starving, terrified, and suffering from mange. After unlimited [ CONT ] When Hyena was rescued from the street she was in pretty much the same condition most dogs arriving at the club are in: emaciated, starving, terrified, and suffering from mange. After unlimited

POSTED BY Ken DATE August 6, 2015 Cleopatra Rescue [UPDATED!]

Over the past few days I kept seeing two tiny puppies on the way to school. They were just wandering around on the street, completely ignoring the traffic. They were in danger of getting [ CONT ] Over the past few days I kept seeing two tiny puppies on the way to school. They were just wandering around on the street, completely ignoring the traffic. They were in danger of getting

POSTED BY Admin DATE August 4, 2015 Ceiling's Transformation

Ceiling is a feral cat who somehow got trapped in the attic of the building where the veterinary clinic is located. The vet broke the ceiling to get him out. Ceiling had just been rescued [ CONT ] Ceiling is a feral cat who somehow got trapped in the attic of the building where the veterinary clinic is located. The vet broke the ceiling to get him out. Ceiling had just been rescued

POSTED BY Admin DATE February 16, 2014 Retroactive Update Posted August 3, 2015 One Miracle Wasn't Enough

Cappy was rescued from the City Pound on December 23, 2014. He had already lost one eye to infection, and the remaining eye looked bad as well. He also had a respiratory infection. Unfortunately [ CONT ] Cappy was rescued from the City Pound on December 23, 2014. He had already lost one eye to infection, and the remaining eye looked bad as well. He also had a respiratory infection. Unfortunately

POSTED BY Admin DATE August 1, 2015 What We Feed the Dogs

Initially, we fed the dogs regular dog food, canned as well as kibble. But some dogs had skin issues, so on the advice of our vet we switched to premium dog food after a few months. Premium [ CONT ] Initially, we fed the dogs regular dog food, canned as well as kibble. But some dogs had skin issues, so on the advice of our vet we switched to premium dog food after a few months. Premium

POSTED BY Admin DATE July 28, 2015 Shrine Puppies Then and Now

On December 19, 2014, Ken rescued six puppies from the road leading up to a church called Shrine Hills. He initially found five, but went back later on a hunch that there might be stragglers: [ CONT ] On December 19, 2014, Ken rescued six puppies from the road leading up to a church called Shrine Hills. He initially found five, but went back later on a hunch that there might be stragglers:

POSTED BY Admin DATE July 28, 2015 Daughter and Mother Rescue

While hauling lumber to the club, we found a small starving puppy, accompanied by its mother, trotting along the roadside. They were maintaining a brisk pace, sniffing at garbage, scavenging [ CONT ] While hauling lumber to the club, we found a small starving puppy, accompanied by its mother, trotting along the roadside. They were maintaining a brisk pace, sniffing at garbage, scavenging

POSTED BY Admin DATE February 28, 2015 Retroactive Update Posted July 27, 2015 Friends to the End

Cappy and Bear were rescued together from the City Pound on December 23, 2014. Cappy was a small one-eyed dog who acted like a puppy. Bear was a big, friendly dog who at first seemed to [ CONT ] Cappy and Bear were rescued together from the City Pound on December 23, 2014. Cappy was a small one-eyed dog who acted like a puppy. Bear was a big, friendly dog who at first seemed to

POSTED BY Admin DATE July 25, 2015 How to Walk a Dog in a Tropical Country

Humans need exercise for their physical health, but dogs need exercise for their mental health. If a dog doesn't get enough exercise, it will bark like crazy and destroy things. Since Blackie [ CONT ] Humans need exercise for their physical health, but dogs need exercise for their mental health. If a dog doesn't get enough exercise, it will bark like crazy and destroy things. Since Blackie

POSTED BY Ken DATE July 25, 2015 Adoption Drive

In February a volunteer from Australia came to the club. Her name is Taylor. She loves animals. Many people wrote to us and said they wanted to volunteer at the club, but Taylor was the [ CONT ] In February a volunteer from Australia came to the club. Her name is Taylor. She loves animals. Many people wrote to us and said they wanted to volunteer at the club, but Taylor was the

POSTED BY Ken DATE October 5, 2014 Retroactive Update Posted July 24, 2015 Bubblz the Bobblehead

I was in Lanang, far away from the shelter, when I found a small weak kitten at a car wash. It belonged to the three-year-old son of two of the workers at the car wash. He told me the kitten [ CONT ] I was in Lanang, far away from the shelter, when I found a small weak kitten at a car wash. It belonged to the three-year-old son of two of the workers at the car wash. He told me the kitten

POSTED BY Admin DATE July 22, 2015 The Feeding Bays

There are basically two types of dogs, fast eaters and slow eaters. The fast eaters will wolf down as much as you will give them, and then start stealing other dogs' food. The slow eaters [ CONT ] There are basically two types of dogs, fast eaters and slow eaters. The fast eaters will wolf down as much as you will give them, and then start stealing other dogs' food. The slow eaters

POSTED BY Admin DATE July 9, 2015 Angela the Homecoming Queen

Angela was a street mutt living under parked cars at a bank downtown. She was fed leftovers and given water by the kind-hearted manager of the bank. It so happens that bank branch is where [ CONT ] Angela was a street mutt living under parked cars at a bank downtown. She was fed leftovers and given water by the kind-hearted manager of the bank. It so happens that bank branch is where

POSTED BY Admin DATE June 20, 2015 The Bridge

We noticed that the dogs were getting bored. They do get toys but the toys are rapidly chewed up into bits and pieces and turned into choking hazards. Ken wanted his crew to build something [ CONT ] We noticed that the dogs were getting bored. They do get toys but the toys are rapidly chewed up into bits and pieces and turned into choking hazards. Ken wanted his crew to build something

POSTED BY Admin DATE June 18, 2015 Lola's Operation

About half a year after she gave birth, we took Lola to the vet for an ovarian hysterectomy. The operation went badly and she was in surgery for about six hours. Everyone was terrified but [ CONT ] About half a year after she gave birth, we took Lola to the vet for an ovarian hysterectomy. The operation went badly and she was in surgery for about six hours. Everyone was terrified but

POSTED BY Admin DATE April 29, 2015 Retroactive Update Posted July 25, 2015 The Chillest Cat in the Country

We decided to take some photos of Ying and Yang's distended bellies, to show how much they'd been eating. Then something amazing happened. We found out that Yang thinks Ken is his own personal [ CONT ] We decided to take some photos of Ying and Yang's distended bellies, to show how much they'd been eating. Then something amazing happened. We found out that Yang thinks Ken is his own personal

POSTED BY Admin DATE January 23, 2015 Retroactive Update Posted July 16, 2015 The Distemper Epidemic

When we rescued dogs from the City Pound, we knew that we had to keep them separated from the other dogs. After all, they might have all manner of contagious diseases. What we didn't know, [ CONT ] When we rescued dogs from the City Pound, we knew that we had to keep them separated from the other dogs. After all, they might have all manner of contagious diseases. What we didn't know,

POSTED BY Ken DATE July 1, 2014 Retroactive Update Posted July 11, 2015 How to Make a Birthday Cake for Dogs

I decided to celebrate my birthday this year with the dogs the people around the world helped me rescue from the streets. Since normal cake contains sugar and is bad for dogs, I made a cake [ CONT ] I decided to celebrate my birthday this year with the dogs the people around the world helped me rescue from the streets. Since normal cake contains sugar and is bad for dogs, I made a cake

POSTED BY Admin DATE July 4, 2014 Retroactive Update Posted July 28, 2015 Blackie & Ken

Just some photos of Blackie and Ken. Just some photos of Blackie and Ken.

POSTED BY Admin DATE July 15, 2015 Happy Animals Club Facilities

Thanks to generous donations from many people overseas, we were able to buy materials and hire a full-time carpenter. Here are some of the things we've built. Dog Yards Most dogs roam free [ CONT ] Thanks to generous donations from many people overseas, we were able to buy materials and hire a full-time carpenter. Here are some of the things we've built. Dog Yards Most dogs roam free

POSTED BY Admin DATE July 4, 2014 Retroactive Update Posted July 28, 2015 The Happy Animals Club Truck

When establishing the shelter, we knew we needed a truck. The cheapest kind of truck is a mini-truck known as a Multicab. These little trucks come from Japan with a lot of mileage already [ CONT ] When establishing the shelter, we knew we needed a truck. The cheapest kind of truck is a mini-truck known as a Multicab. These little trucks come from Japan with a lot of mileage already

POSTED BY Ken DATE December 26, 2014 Meet Pikachu

Pikachu was dirty, very hungry, and full of fleas when I rescued him from the street. Thanks to everyone who helped me establish Happy Animals Club I was able to save him. He is a very nice, [ CONT ] Pikachu was dirty, very hungry, and full of fleas when I rescued him from the street. Thanks to everyone who helped me establish Happy Animals Club I was able to save him. He is a very nice,

POSTED BY Ken DATE December 26, 2014 Rosie Needs a Home

Rosie is a loving little dog who was born with a bad leg. When I found her abandoned on the street she was in bad shape. Now she is a happy, pretty dog! Her leg problem doesn't stop her [ CONT ] Rosie is a loving little dog who was born with a bad leg. When I found her abandoned on the street she was in bad shape. Now she is a happy, pretty dog! Her leg problem doesn't stop her

POSTED BY Ken DATE December 23, 2014 City Pound Rescue

We rescued 8 dogs from the City Pound. These dogs were "expired" which means they were due for immediate execution because nobody had claimed them. Two of the rescued dogs are currently [ CONT ] We rescued 8 dogs from the City Pound. These dogs were "expired" which means they were due for immediate execution because nobody had claimed them. Two of the rescued dogs are currently

POSTED BY Ken DATE December 26, 2014 Puppy Rescue at Shrine Hills

I saw some puppies at the roadside. Someone had abandoned them near a church called Shrine Hills. But nobody got them for weeks, so they were all very skinny and starving. I always keep [ CONT ] I saw some puppies at the roadside. Someone had abandoned them near a church called Shrine Hills. But nobody got them for weeks, so they were all very skinny and starving. I always keep

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