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Stray dog found with injured paws; welfare group cautions vs heat

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<div id="isPasted"><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"></span>MANILA - PAWS on Wednesday urged pet owners to take care of their pets and other animals after it reported that a stray dog was found with injured paws on the street.</p><p>The dog, named Benjie, took refuge under a small roof near his rescuer&#x27;s house. Aside from having &quot;severely scalded paw pads&quot;, the dog was dehydrated and weak. </p><p>&quot;He limped and whimpered as every small step brought him agony, unable to even stand properly as sharp pain shot from his flesh-exposed paws,&quot; PAWS said.</p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/3/21/-justiceforkillua-paws-to-file-charges-against-dog-killer-1332">#JusticeForKillua: PAWS to file charges against alleged dog killer</a></div><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/3/19/-justiceforkillua-netizens-blast-brutal-killing-of-dog-found-in-sack-1728">#JusticeForKillua: Netizens blast brutal killing of dog found in sack</a></div><p>The rescuer then went to PAWS for the dog&#x27;s medical assistance. </p><p>&quot;Though still visibly weak from his ordeal, with lots of care, he’s slowly recovering and building up his strength. Benjie is a courageous survivor whose experience sadly echoes the harsh reality faced by many animals in need,&quot; the group said.</p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2024/3/22/-good-boy-dogs-do-understand-us-says-new-study-2329">&#x27;Good boy!&#x27; Dogs do understand us, says new study</a></div><p>Due to the incident, PAWS urged owners to keep pets and animals safe from the extreme heat, protect them from hot surfaces, and keep them indoors as much as possible.  </p></div><p>State weather bureau PAGASA said Wednesday’s heat index could hit the &quot;danger&quot; level in Metro Manila and several other areas. </p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/23/44-degree-scorcher-threatens-metro-manila-aparri-heat-index-reaches-48-degrees-658">44-degree scorcher threatens Metro Manila; Aparri heat index reaches 48 degrees</a></div><div><br/></div>

<p>PAWS on Wednesday urged pet owners to take care of their pets and other animals after it reported that a stray dog was found with wounded paws on the street.</p>

PAWS on Wednesday urged pet owners to take care of their pets and other animals after it reported that a stray dog was found with wounded paws on the street.