The killing of Killua, a golden retriever, sparks conversations on social media about cruelty to animals. #JusticeForKillua topped social media trends since Tuesday, March 19.
Full story: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/filipinos-online-reaction-suggestions-protect-pets-after-killing-dog-killua/
Full story: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/filipinos-online-reaction-suggestions-protect-pets-after-killing-dog-killua/
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00:00 The killing of Kilua, a golden retriever, sparks conversations on social media about cruelty to animals
00:07 #JusticeForKilua topped social media trends since Tuesday, with Filipinos sharing the news of Kilua's owner, Vina Rachel, who found his lifeless body in a sack
00:17 Rappler asked social media users for suggestions on how to better protect animals from animal abuse
00:22 Many say animal abusers should get harsher penalties, as stipulated in the Animal Welfare Act of 1998
00:29 At present, violators receive a prison sentence of 6 months to 2 years, with a fine ranging from P1,000 to P5,000 or both
00:38 Filipinos Online also suggests the government should prioritize programs that require the spaying or neutering of animals
00:44 Social media users also say local governments should come up with programs for strays
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