Bark for Love 2012

Despite the lack of sleep and a hangover, picked up my sister at Lexmark so we could go to Mactan Shrine for the Bark for Love 2012 dog event.

I told a number of friends to visit, specially those with dogs since there were free immunization, castration, de-worming and checkups.

‘Couldn’t stand the castration process though. I couldn’t go near their booth to take a photo. The one time I did see what was happening, I felt faint already. I’m not really the queasy type of person that easily faints at the sight of blood or needles. It broke my heart, watching dogs administered with anesthesia that seems to make them sleep while they are being castrated. Rebel and Tinker are both male dogs. I cannot imagine putting them through that.

Aside from the castration booth, basically I loved the event.  Being held in such a historical sight, with the ocean and shrine’s picturesque setup and adding the festive mood, it was definitely fun and a great event to meet old friends and possible new ones. I mean, what’s a good way to start up a conversation but dogs?

The organizers were really set on the rules and had the assistance of the local government. There were a number of police officers on the area to prevent and act on any theft or criminal activity that may occur as well as to monitor kids and dogs who were swimming nearby. A number of the cleaning aid were also present to immediately clean up the area. Since the entire shrine area was mapped out to have the organization booths,vet stations, food and beverages and dining area in separate parts, it was easier for people to navigate around. SO definitely a kudos to the organizer and the local government of Lapu-lapu City.