Have you ever wondered where our retired service dogs go?
After years of service in security hot spots all over the country, from Iloilo to Boracay and Marawi, the lives of these dogs are often forgotten once they’re no longer needed. Thankfully, one organization is leading the way in giving these retired working dogs the care and attention they deserve.
Hound Haven is one place where service dogs can find the care and proper home rarely given them upon retirement. Founded by Jerome Arcebal, Rachelle Arcebal, Maxin Arcebal, Addi Dela Cruz, and Chelsea Pecson, the organization has built itself as a refuge for dogs as well as a resource for those wanting to learn more about what can be done to help these often neglected members of our community.
“The goal is to get more people to learn about Hound Haven,” says Dela Cruz, “why we should care about these working K-9s, why we care about their retirement, and why they should get the same benefits as human beings do