Rescue

Part of IRO's mission is to rescue abused, abandoned, neglected and tortured animals. "Rescuing" also includes these animals' rehabilitation and rehoming. Here are some of our past and current rescues. (Also please see our FAQ section for information about what you can do to help in the case of animal cruelty, abuse, torture or neglect or if you see an injured animal.)

Andrea

Andrea


This rescue just occurred April 11th, 2010. A Good Samaritan posted the following on Island Rescue Organization's Facebook page:  HELP! I'm searching for ANYBODY who can rescue a certain stray dog. The dog has been left on the side of the street (along F. Cabahug, Mabolo) I've been curious...

Tuesday, 12 April 2011

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Biselda and Pablo

Biselda and Pablo


Two more rescues by IRO affiliate Aklan Animal Rehabilitation and Rescue Center: Biselda and Pablo "The fates of our next pair, puppies still, is equally intertwined. As usual, I spotted Biselda while on the road, by the side of a very busy road to be precise. She caught my eye...

Sunday, 24 April 2011

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Feeding Strays

Feeding Strays


One of our members has gotten into the habit of feeding the local stray dogs in her neighborhood. That's rescue work too. We never knew about her doing this until one of her kids told on her in Facebook as she's very modest. This is her story:   "My name...

Friday, 29 April 2011

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GM, Viper and Oprah

GM, Viper and Oprah


Three dogs rescued by our affiliate in the western Visayas, the Aklan Animal Rehabilitation and Rescue Center, as told in their own words: L to R: GM, Viper, Oprah as found "Although they are unrelated, the fate of these dogs is intertwined. It all started one evening in Kalibo, Barangay...

Sunday, 24 April 2011

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Holly-Molly

Holly-Molly


Holly-Molly was rescued when only 4 weeks old, in Maria Luisa subdivision in the mountains of Cebu. She has a bad case of sarcoptic mange and had to remain in quarantine for 2 weeks while her mange was being treated with olive oil, which worked wonders! She was adopted...

Friday, 27 May 2011

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Marley

Marley


Abandoned On February 7th, 2011 at around 2:30PM IRO members Jay and Karen Mottern noticed a dog along the street near their home in Mandaue City that looked in need of help. They were in a taxi en route to an appointment and couldn't stop, but later at around...

Tuesday, 05 April 2011

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Pink

Pink


Pink was found in a garbage can where she and her littermates had been thrown away when they were less than 2 weeks old. Pink was the only survivor. She was nursed, weaned, cared for and given a forever home with Geoffrey and George Vargas in Consolacion, Cebu. Here...

Friday, 27 May 2011

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Tuesday

Tuesday


Tuesday was found by IRO member Xemenia Cuyos in Tabok, Mandaue City, skin and bones, unable to walk due to a problem with her spine. Xemenia adopted Tuesday herself and even though she's a "special needs dog" she has a happy, loving home!...

Friday, 27 May 2011

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