Being pet-friendly can help build up Davao City to tourists: dad

Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre expressed on Thursday that making Davao City a pet-friendly city can help attract more tourists, particularly pet owners.

“Kung makabalo ang mga tao nga ang Davao City usa ka pet-friendly city makatabang sab kini sa pagpromote sa atong tourism industry kay makaaghat kini sa mga turista nga mubisita sa dakbayan dala ang ilang mga alagang hayop”, Alejandre said during the I-Speak media forum on Thursday.

Based on the latest data, the top ten destinations for pet-friendly travel in the Philippines in the second quarter of 2022 are Manila, Metro Manila; Baguio, Cordillera; Patuto, Calabarzon; Quezon City, Metro Manila; Taguig, Calabarzon; Cebu City, Central Visayas; Olongapo, Central Luzon; Nasugbu, Calabarzon; San Fernando, Ilocos; and Calamba, Calabarzon.

Meanwhile, Alejandre encouraged Dabawenyo pet owners to be responsible to ensure that the rights of the animals are pre- served and protected.

Pet owners are also urged to have their pets microchipped.

One of the campaigns of the City Veterinarian’s Office (CVO) is to completely implement a citywide pet registration that includes microchipping cats and dogs in the barangays to provide them with permanent identification.

Pet owners in Davao City may now visit the CVO and have their pets microchipped free of charge. Pet owners must provide their own microchips. By Maya M. Padillo