Fur-parents with animal rights advocate Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), environment group Eco-waste Coalition and animal lovers join the “Iwas Paputoxic” parade around a mall in Quezon City on Friday as they encourage the public to steer away from using firecrackers during the new year revelry which may be harmful to pets and other animals. (Video by Miguel De Guzman/The Philippine STAR) | Philippine Star

Fur-parents with animal rights advocate Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), environment group Eco-waste Coalition and animal lovers join the “Iwas Paputoxic” parade around the Ayala Malls Vertis North open area in Quezon City on Friday, December 27, 2024. The event encourages the public to steer away from using firecrackers during the new year revelry which may be harmful to pets and other animals. | via Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News | ABS-CBN News

Update (2:15 p.m.): The shelter is 100% out of adoptable pets. Today's free adoption event was a success, according to shelter volunteers. The shelter will remain open until further notice. The San Bernardino Animal Shelter is closing because it doesn't have the money to bring it up to code. They are trying to find homes for 60 dogs and 40 cats today with a free animal adoption event! 🐾http://4.nbcla.com/EsQOeAI #ClearTheShelters | NBC LA

Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) ambassador Alden Richards attended the 70th anniversary celebration of the Philippine Animal Welfare Society ✨ Alden was also one of the recipients of the organization’s GOLDEN PAW Award for headlining the ‘I LOVE MY ASPIN’ campaign 🐾 This award recognizes individuals that have significantly contributed to promoting animal welfare in the country. #AldenRichards | Sparkle GMA Artist Center

‘BE KIND TO ANIMALS.’ The Philippine Animal Welfare Society and EcoWaste Coalition advocate for a firecracker-free New Year revelries to protect the safety and welfare of animals and the environment. | via Harlene Delgado, ABS-CBN News | ABS-CBN News