Pagbibigay ng pamilya sa mga palaboy na pusa, misyon ng isang organization sa Quezon City

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00:00We are here at the mission of a cat organization.

00:03According to the Philippine Animal Welfare Society,

00:05it is estimated that there are more than 12 million stray cats in the country.

00:10This is worrying because aside from the dangers that these cats may face,

00:15it is saddening to think that there are many animals that are not considered family and are being taken as pets.

00:22And in the middle of this problem, the role of cat organizations is big,

00:26just like a volunteer-led group in Quezon City.

00:30Their mission to create safe spaces, watch this video.

00:36Meow, meow, meow.

00:38You may be one of the people who can often see cats

00:41roaming the park, around the mall and other establishments

00:46where you can freely hold them and bond with them.

00:50These are street cats.

00:52Many of them were born on the street

00:54and have never experienced having a family or a home.

00:57And because of this, they are vulnerable to many dangers.

01:01That's why a volunteer-led organization in Cubao, Quezon City,

01:05gave them a family and a home that will make them feel the love they deserve.

01:11The mission of City Cats Cubao has long been to help street and stray cats.

01:16They are active in various programs such as adoption drive, food distribution, and neutering and spaying.

01:24In the past few months, several adoption drives have been launched

01:28that have helped to provide a home for stray cats that have been abandoned on the streets.

01:34Through donations and help from private companies and organizations,

01:39many cats are happy to find a family.

01:42The stray cats that are in their care are safe and loved.

01:47But they still need a home.

01:49So let's create safe spaces for homeless cats where they are fed and cared for.

01:58And this morning, we are joined by the founder of City Cats Cubao,

02:02Ma'am Maluma Nikis, and member Mira Alarcon.

02:05Good morning! Welcome to Rise and Shine, Filipinas!

02:08Good morning!

02:09Your advocacy is so beautiful.

02:11Tell us your story. How did your organization start?

02:15What was your inspiration?

02:17Well, first of all, I'd like to thank you.

02:19It's a beautiful video that you prepared.

02:24I'm so happy to see our cats there.

02:28Amazing, right?

02:30Yeah, the inspiration, I started this during the COVID.

02:36Okay.

02:38Prior to that, I was just doing random feeding inside the condo

02:45because there were a lot of cats.

02:46And then, I started going out.

02:49At that time, all the establishments were closed.

02:51The cats were so pitiful. There was no food.

02:55And then, I found out a guard.

02:58He said,

02:59Ma'am, just give me food.

03:03I'll feed the cats.

03:05So, that's the idea of a safe space came from that.

03:09Why not naturally support people who would like to feed?

03:17So, when I met this co-resident, Monica,

03:24I said, let's start this.

03:28But let's not do random feeding.

03:30We can't do that.

03:32Because random feeding,

03:34if you don't maintain the schedule,

03:37the feeding time,

03:38the cats will be pitiful.

03:40So, we said, let's have people who will really commit to feeding them every day.

03:45So, we looked for guards, sanitation, vendor, worker.

03:52So, from just two, we started with two.

03:56We now have 16 safe spaces for cats.

03:59And these are in condominiums, in the malls,

04:03and property, as in call center properties.

04:09So, around that area.

04:12Alright.

04:13Mira, what inspired you to join this organization?

04:17Actually, we're the same.

04:19I was a random feeder even before.

04:21So, I transferred to our condo.

04:24I was feeding.

04:25And then, I saw a cat that looked like it was sick.

04:29So, I thought there was a community in the condo.

04:31I searched on Facebook.

04:33I couldn't find anyone.

04:34And then, I saw my city cats there.

04:36So, I approached them.

04:37Ma'am, are you aware that there are cats here?

04:40Because there are a lot of them.

04:41And then, Ms. Malu knew.

04:42But she doesn't have that many members in our condo.

04:46So, I approached her.

04:48If ever, is it okay for us to build a community?

04:51I also have a volunteer, Kent.

04:53So, the two of us are managing the cats in the building.

04:56So, to the point that our admin,

04:58it's a good thing that they're supportive.

05:00Like what we're saying,

05:01we have like 15 cats in the community.

05:03Is it okay if we stay?

05:05Because we're the ones managing to feed them,

05:07to vet them.

05:09So, that's where it started.

05:10So, it's only now that I became very hands-on.

05:13Because Ms. Malu also inspired us that

05:15you can do it.

05:16You can maintain the condo.

05:18Because if you're a random feeder,

05:20why don't you just maintain them?

05:22That's where the inspiration comes from.

05:24It's great that your community is already growing.

05:27Because the idea is,

05:28if you keep them in a safe space,

05:31you get to

05:33the next one,

05:35and then adoption.

05:37So, the whole process.

05:39Okay, tell us about that.

05:40Your adoption drive.

05:42Yes.

05:43On Saturday,

05:45we will hold an adoption drive in a mall.

05:48This is in partnership with

05:51the entire management of that area.

05:53Can I mention it?

05:55Yes.

05:56So, this area is a small community

05:59with a lot of condos,

06:00a lot of buildings.

06:02So,

06:04it's a small city community,

06:06but there are a lot of cats.

06:08So, our first thing is depopulation.

06:11We will help you depopulate

06:14the cats without throwing them away.

06:18But give us a free venue

06:21to hold an adoption drive.

06:23So, we have a lot of cats.

06:25We have adopted 140 cats since 2020.

06:30Wow, that's a lot.

06:32There are also online adoption drives,

06:34but there are more adoption drives in the mall.

06:38So, on Saturday, we will hold that.

06:40We have around 25 cats and kittens

06:43up for adoption.

06:44Okay, where is this?

06:47Quezon City.

06:49Okay.

06:50What is the process

06:51when they want to adopt?

06:52Are there any requirements?

06:54Yes.

06:55First of all,

06:56when they go to our area,

06:58we have a lot of cats.

06:59Usually, when they go there,

07:01they look for the one

07:02that really calls out to them.

07:03Okay.

07:04When they see the connection,

07:05what they need to do

07:07is to fill out a form.

07:09We have a standard form

07:11so that we can monitor the cats.

07:13And then,

07:14after a short interview,

07:16to see if they have the capability to maintain.

07:18Of course, we love cats.

07:20So, we hope that they also love cats.

07:23And then, after a short interview,

07:25we need to reiterate

07:27that our special rule

07:29is that when they reach the right age,

07:31for example, when they are young,

07:32they should be able to lay eggs.

07:33Because that is the goal of the group.

07:35They should not get pregnant.

07:37Because if they don't lay eggs,

07:39it will be difficult for the management

07:41or the person who adopts them.

07:43And then, finally,

07:44there is a photo

07:45so that they can show their strength.

07:48And then, on social media,

07:50we also update them

07:52on the condition of the cat,

07:54how it is doing.

07:55So, you also update them.

07:57We require that,

07:58post-adoption monitoring.

08:00Really.

08:01And if they have problems,

08:02they can approach us.

08:03If the cat is sick,

08:04if the cat's personality

08:06suddenly changes,

08:07what do they do?

08:09Okay.

08:10Lastly,

08:11please send a message

08:12to our viewers

08:13and maybe those who want to adopt,

08:15what are your pieces of advice

08:16for them to do?

08:17And social media, please,

08:18so that you can contact

08:20those who want to participate.

08:22Go ahead.

08:23We'd like to encourage everyone,

08:27the public,

08:28to please adopt a community cat.

08:31You can approach

08:33AAS City Cats Cubao

08:35or any other cat group.

08:37There are many there

08:39willing to assist you

08:42in finding the right cat for you.

08:46On Saturday,

08:47if you can go there,

08:49we posted the details

08:51about the adoption drive.

08:53I hope you give a chance

08:56to the cats and kittens

08:57to find their forever home.

08:59Let us all help make the city

09:02safe for cats

09:04and of course,

09:05the entire Philippines.

09:07For me,

09:08my message is

09:09to the condo dwellers,

09:11if you have time,

09:12I hope you can walk around.

09:14Usually, the cats are in the basements.

09:16If you have time,

09:17please feed the cats

09:18because they don't expect much from us.

09:21It's not their fault

09:22that they live there

09:23because they were born there.

09:24What we can do

09:25is to make the place harmonious

09:26for both humans and cats

09:28or any other pets in general.

09:30Thank you very much,

09:32Ms. Malu and Ms. Mira,

09:34for sharing your story.

09:35Your advocacy is very true.

09:37I hope the community will grow

09:39and I hope more stray cats

09:42will find their forever home

09:46and take care of them.

09:48Give them a good home.

09:49Thank you very much

09:50for sharing the good vibes today.

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