All 29 pets dumped in Bulacan claimed by owners; Cavite crematorium shut down

ASM, Philippine Canadian Inquirer
November 01, 2026

Photo courtesy: Luna And Furry Siblings | Facebook

All 29 deceased dogs and cats found abandoned in a vacant lot in San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan, have been claimed by their owners, an animal rescue group announced Sunday, November 1, as authorities investigate a pet cremation business in Cavite over allegations of mishandling the animals’ remains.

Luna and Furry Siblings Animal Rescue confirmed the development after photographs of the animals, found inside sacks and plastic bags in Barangay Minuyan Proper, circulated on social media.

The discovery prompted several pet owners to come forward, saying they had entrusted their deceased animals to Ahjay Paws Aftercare Pet Crematorium in Bacoor City for cremation.

What began as an investigation into abandoned animal remains has since raised a more troubling question: whether families who paid for cremation services received the proper remains of their pets.

Discovery leads owners to cremation service

The incident came to light after residents reported a foul odor coming from sacks abandoned in a vacant lot.

Animal rescuers who responded to the scene documented identification tags, names and weights written on the packaging to help determine where the animals had come from.

Police also began tracing those responsible for leaving the remains at the site. According to investigators, witnesses reported seeing a white van carrying unidentified individuals who allegedly unloaded seven large sacks before driving away.

As photographs spread online, pet owners began recognizing details associated with animals they had entrusted to an aftercare provider.

On November 1, the rescue group announced that all 29 pets had been claimed by their respective owners.

The claims helped investigators establish a possible connection between the remains found in Bulacan and a cremation business operating in Cavite.

Bacoor investigates pet crematorium

Following complaints from pet owners, Bacoor City Mayor Strike Revilla directed local authorities to investigate Ahjay Paws Aftercare Pet Crematorium.

The inspection revealed that the establishment had a valid business permit and operated a cremation machine in Bacoor, while another machine was reportedly located in Caloocan City.

However, Revilla said the business failed to provide sufficient documentation or CCTV footage proving that the animals entrusted to its care had undergone cremation.

The establishment’s owner reportedly acknowledged sending some pets to Caloocan for cremation but could not confirm whether the remains discovered in Bulacan were among those handled by the business.

More concerning, the owner could not guarantee that the ashes previously returned to customers belonged to their respective pets, according to the mayor.

Citing these findings, Revilla ordered the suspension of the establishment’s business permit and the closure of its operations, subject to applicable legal procedures.

Possible complaints under review

The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) has also raised concerns over the case, emphasizing that deceased animals must be handled with dignity and respect.

PAWS Executive Director Anna Cabrera said customers who paid for cremation services that were allegedly not performed may have grounds to pursue criminal or civil complaints.

However, authorities have yet to establish whether the establishment was directly responsible for dumping the remains or whether its customers received ashes that did not belong to their pets.

Police in San Jose del Monte continue to investigate who transported and abandoned the animals, while Bacoor authorities examine the crematorium’s records and operations.

Although all 29 pets have now been claimed, the investigation remains open.

Police in San Jose del Monte and Bacoor authorities are continuing their investigations into the dumping of the animal remains and the cremation services allegedly not performed.