Happier and Healthier Super Pets at SM

SM Supermalls in the East Metro celebrated World Animal Day with a series of exciting pet-friendly events at SM City Masinag and SM City San Mateo. From pet vaccinations to pet blessings, there was something for every pet lover.

Fr. Dari Dioquino blesses fur babies and parents in attendance during the Pet Blessing in SM City Masinag Paw Park

SM City San Mateo started the celebration on October 4 with a pet vaccination drive in partnership with the San Mateo Municipal Agriculture Office and Animal Welfare Office. Pet owners brought their fur babies to receive essential anti-rabies vaccines, ensuring their health and well-being.

Fr. Dari Dioquino of St. Therese of the Child Jesus Diocesan Shrine and Parish in Antipolo City led a heartwarming pet blessing ceremony at SM City Masinag on October 5. Dari Dioquino of St. Therese of the Child Jesus Diocesan Shrine and Parish in Antipolo City. Attendees gathered to have their beloved pets blessed, symbolizing good health and also to commemorate the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi.

On October 13, SM City Marikina will wrap up the World Animal Day celebrations with a comprehensive event that included a pet blessing, a pet vaccination, and an animal welfare talk with the Kuna Foundation and Marikina City Veterinary Office. Pet owners will have their opportunity to have their fur babies blessed and vaccinated with anti-rabies, while also learning valuable information about animal care.

A shih tzu is all smiles while waiting to play at the SM City Masinag Paw Park after the mall’s Pet Blessing

It was a celebration filled with joy, love, and special bonding between pet owners and their Super Pets. SM Supermalls continues to lead the way in animal welfare, offering a safe and enjoyable space for pets and their owners. 

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Eastwood City's annual Pet Blessing

it is always celebrated on October the feastday of St. Francis of Assisi. he is known to be the lover of all creation, champion of justice, and patron saint of animals and the environment. and Eastwood City has dedicated to extend the love for the environment and animals with the annual Pet Blessing for our furry friends.

too bad i wasn't able to bring my loyal pet dog, Lebron at the ceremony but i was able to take his picture there. furry and cute dogs have crowded at the Eastwood Mall open park and attended the mass celebrated by the priests also by the same order of St. Francis. even some of the dogs have cute clothes.

my pet Lebron
the mass was followed by a short program with The Company and UP Madrigal Singer Alumni. a pet bazaar also happens at the Eastwood Central Park. luckily, i have brought home some goodies for my pet courtesy of Nature's Plan and Pet One.

i was able to interview professional photographer Jay Javier who owns Hari, a Siamese cat. he named it as so because it means King of the Tigers from the Thai dialect. (correct me if i'm wrong) as we have all known, cats hate water. but Jay has trained Hari to take a bath. and now he is accustomed to do it twice or thrice a week. Hari has really good and soft fur. and for Jay, he likes to own cats than dogs because they are so much tamed unlike dogs who wag their tails and always try to get much attention from their humans.

this is Hari

other photos can be found here

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