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The Philippine Human‑Animal Bond Institute (PHABI), the nonprofit behind Communitails, has been awarded funding from the Royal Canin Foundation to scale Brave Tails — a pioneering program using animal‑assisted services to support trauma survivors and their care providers across the Philippines. This marks the first time a Philippine or Southeast Asian initiative has been selected for support by the global Foundation. The grant will strengthen trauma‑informed care nationwide, addressing a critical gap: survivors of abuse or exploitation often face long‑term psychological struggles, while frontline responders and care teams are highly vulnerable to burnout and secondary trauma. Through guided interactions with professionally trained therapy animals, Brave Tails creates safe, calming spaces to foster recovery, resilience, and well‑being. Healing Built On Connection Brave Tails operates on the powerful principle of mutual healing — benefiting survivors, caregivers, therapy animals, and the...

ROYAL CANIN® – a top global brand for pet food and health – brought together pet lovers across the country for the 2025 Royal Canin Community Weekend. The big event was all about helping pet owners, celebrating the bond between people and pets, and pushing for better, more responsible care. Held over two days at Eastwood Open Plaza in Quezon City, the weekend showed ROYAL CANIN®'s long-term promise to give pet owners science-backed knowledge, useful skills, and a supportive group to help pets live healthier, happier lives. Pet lovers, families, and animal care experts came together to learn, connect, and work toward "A Better World For Pets." Fun, Learning, and Action All in One The weekend started with a happy community pet walk led by UP MV K9 and Hound Haven PH – a great way to bring everyone together. During the event, families and new pet parents joined small, interactive classes on pet-specific food, training based on dog behavior, and responsible ownership. Kids en...