PETSoc leads low-cost spay, neuter drive at MSEUF

LUCENA CITY — Protect Every Tail Society, in partnership with Cats of Quezon Province and Zootari Veterinary Services, held “The Ultimate Snip Season: An MSEUF PETSoc Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Drive” on April 22, at the MSEUF Basic Education Department Covered Court.

The activity brought accessible, high-quality and affordable spay, neuter and anti-rabies vaccination services to the university community and nearby residents. Organizers said the initiative responded to concerns over stray animal population growth and animal abandonment.

According to PETSoc, the event marked the first low-cost spay and neuter drive held in a university in Quezon. The activity used a pick-up and drop-off system, with participants registering online before bringing their pets to the venue for surgery or vaccination.

Ken Talabis, founder of Cats of Quezon Province, led the client briefing and shared reminders on the procedure and proper post-operation care for pets.

PETSoc officers and members assisted in registration, coordination and crowd management, working with the CoQP team to help ensure the smooth flow of the spay and neuter operations.

Participants picked up their pets in the afternoon and received freebies from sponsor Yum-Yum Dog Food. Some also availed of post-operation vitamins and medicines before leaving the venue.

Through the project, PETSoc strengthened its advocacy for animal welfare by connecting the university with community-based veterinary support. The activity also promoted responsible pet ownership, disease prevention and humane management of the stray animal population.

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The initiative reflected MSEUF’s commitment to community service and social responsibility by supporting a program that benefits both people and animals. It also upheld the core values of Mindfulness, Service and Unity as students, partner organizations and veterinary professionals worked together to promote animal welfare and public health.

• SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being — The activity supported pet and community health through spay, neuter and anti-rabies vaccination services that help prevent zoonotic diseases.
• SDG 4: Quality Education — Participants learned proper post-operation pet care and responsible pet ownership.
• SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities — The project supported safer and healthier communities by helping manage stray animal populations.
• SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production — Population control helps reduce pressure on community resources used for animal care and management.
• SDG 15: Life on Land — The activity helped protect animals and local ecosystems by promoting humane care and disease prevention.
• SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals — The project showed collaboration among PETSoc, Cats of Quezon Province, Zootari Veterinary Services and private sponsors.