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A man rescues his dog from their flooded house in Barangay Telaje, Tandag City after waters from the Tandag river swelled through the city on Sunday morning. The provincial government of Surigao del Sur advised residents in low-lying areas to evacuate to safety as Tropical Storm Auring, which is currently located at 335 km East of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, is forecast to bring moderate to heavy rains as it moves west-northwest.

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WEATHER- TS Auring (Dujuan)

Rowegie Abanto

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/175315388977220210221-ts-auring-pet-rescue-tandag-em.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner"></span></span></span></div><p style="text-align:left">A man rescues his dog from their flooded house in Barangay Telaje, Tandag City after waters from the Tandag river swelled in this February 2021 file photo. <em>ABS-CBN News</em></p><p>MANILA — Thousands are fleeing their homes due to the incessant habagat or monsoon rains causing widespread flooding across the country that could last end of July.</p><p>But as humans leave their houses for safer grounds, animals are sometimes left out.</p><p>That is why animal rights group PETA is appealing to the public to include their pets — dogs, cats, and other domesticated animals — in emergency evacuations or at least ensure that their fur babies are out of harm&#x27;s way.</p><div><a href="http://abs-cbn.com/news/weather-traffic/2025/7/22/habagat-dumps-almost-a-month-s-rain-in-cavite-2-weeks-of-rain-in-qc-1049">Habagat dumps almost a month&#x27;s rain in Cavite, two weeks of rain in QC</a></div><p>The group told pet owners in a statement that, as much as possible, never leave animals when the need to evacuate arises.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2025/7/21/mga-patay-na-hayop-tumambad-sa-antique-aklan-matapos-humupa-ang-baha-1452">Mga patay na hayop tumambad sa Antique, Aklan matapos humupa ang baha</a></div><p>It discouraged putting pets on a leash or inside cages during intense rains because they could be trapped in rising floodwaters.</p><p>Fur parents are also advised to clear stairs of obstructions to ensure that their beloved pets can move to higher floors during severe flooding.</p><div><a href="http://abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/10/25/jona-says-pets-should-not-be-left-behind-during-calamities-2046">FROM THE ARCHIVES: Jona says pets should not be left behind during calamities</a></div><div><strong>THINGS TO DO BEFORE EVACUATION</strong></div><p>When evacuating with pets, the group encouraged owners to put them inside cages and ensure that they are tied.</p><p>It reminded them that eerie sounds from the storm and unfamiliar environments could be frightening to pets.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2025/7/22/bulacan-residents-told-leave-homes-early-during-floods-avoid-late-night-evacuation-1010">Bulacan residents told: Leave homes early during floods, avoid late-night evacuation</a></div><p>To make the evacuation more comfortable for them, pet owners may bring their pets&#x27; favorite toys and bedding, as well as food and water enough for a week.</p><p>The group also appealed to be vigilant for other animals that need help amid the floods, including strays that have been excluded from evacuations.</p><p>For animal emergency rescue, people may contact PETA at 0999-888-PETA (7382).</p>

<p>Don’t leave them behind. As typhoon season intensifies, PETA Asia urges pet owners to include animals in their emergency plans — because their lives depend on it.</p>

Don’t leave them behind. As typhoon season intensifies, PETA Asia urges pet owners to include animals in their emergency plans — because their lives depend on it.

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PETA urges pet owners to include animals in disaster plans amid typhoon season

Rowegie Abanto,

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Published Jul 22, 2025 11:14 AM PHT

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Updated Jul 22, 2025 11:59 AM PHT

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