23/05/2026
As I was going home from work, my mind kept returning to the poisoning cases across Guimaras. It pains me deeply to think that barangay officials—who should be the first line of compassion and community empowerment for animal welfare—allow these to outweigh justice and mercy for innocent lives.
I remembered the case of “Covid” in East Valencia. The owner was related to a barangay official. Despite the disputes and complications surrounding the situation, Covid was already scheduled to be rescued next week.
I also thought about the scheduled vet visit of Strike as part of our adoption efforts, and the long days spent caring for our beloved adopted Ugas, bravely fighting Stage 3 CKD. Every single day has been filled with effort—preparing their food, giving medications, finding strength despite exhaustion, and making sure they still feel loved, comforted, and safe. I also could not stop thinking about another set of puppies in our neighborhood—tiny, helpless lives already covered with flies, lying there as if simply waiting for death. Ang owners? Wala na naman pake.
And tonight, even with all the fatigue and emotional weight I carry, my heart stopped when I saw another dog… another soul silently asking for help.
Sometimes I wonder how much more my heart can hold. But then I remember that even saving one life is already something enormous. One rescue may seem small to the world, but to that animal, it is their entire world changed.
So tonight, my prayer is simple:
Lord, please sustain me emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Give me strength to continue despite the stress, heartbreak, and disappointments. Help me keep my heart soft even when the world feels cruel. Bless every animal suffering in silence, and guide us as we try to help this new angel you placed in our path.
Even one rescue is already a miracle to me. And for that, I will keep going.