Republic Act 9482
The Anti Rabies Act of 2007
Atty. Heidi A. Marquez-Caguioa
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RA 9482 The Anti Rabies Act
Purpose : An Act Providing for the Control and Elimination of
Human and Animal Rabies xxx
• Creation of National Anti Rabies Committee
• National Anti Rabies Program
Multi Sectoral- promotes cooperation among Government Agencies,
NGO’s and PO’s in the implementation of the national anti rabies
program
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Component Activities of the Anti Rabies Program (Sec 4)
1. Mass vaccination of dogs
2. Establishment of central database system for registered
and vaccinated dogs
3. Impounding, field control and disposition of unregistered
stray and unvaccinated dogs
4. Provision on pre-exposure treatment to high risk personnel
and post- exposure treatment to animal bite victims
5. Free routine immunization or pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
of school children aged 5-14 in areas of high rabies incidents
6. Encourage responsible pet ownership
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Agencies Tasked to Implement
Department of Agriculture
Department of Health
DILG
DepEd
LGU
Assisted By:
DENR
POs
NGOs
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Salient Provisions
Section 5
Section 6
- Responsibilities of Pet Owners
- Responsibilities of Government Agencies
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Health
- Department of Education
- Local Government Units
Section 8
Section 9
Section 10
Section 11
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- Assistance of NGOS & Academe
-Impounding, Field Control and Disposition
- Dog Population Control
- Penalties
Responsibilities of Pet Owners
• Regular vaccination of dogs against rabies
• Registration of dogs with the LGU Vet Services
• Keeping control of dogs and not allowing it to roam in the
streets or any public place without a leash
- leash 5 meters length
- dog tag attached on the collar or harness
-aggressive dogs muzzled in public places
-collect feces
• Provide proper grooming, food and clean shelter
- Consistent with animal welfare law
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Sec. 11. (1), (2), (5)
(1). Pet owners who fail to have their dogs registered and immunized
Fine of P2,000.00
(2). Pet owners who refuse to have their dog vaccinated against rabies
liable to pay for the vaccination of both dog and human
(5).Pet owners who refuse to put a leash on their dogs while outside
Fine of P500.00 for each incident
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Responsibilities of Pet Owner
• Immediate reporting of dog bite incident
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Within 24 hours
LGU Vet Services
Place dog under observation 14 days
DO NOT KILL DOG!
If dog dies within observation period, submit dog for rabies
laboratory examination
Unvaccinated dogs bitten by a rabid dog shall be euthanized
immediately & disposed properly
dog bitten by another dog- 6 mos veterinary supervision
Sec 11 (3)- Pet owners who refuse to put their
dogs under observation after a dog bite
incident shall be meted a fine of P10,000.
Responsibilities of Pet Owner
• Assist dog bite victim and shoulder medical expenses incurred
Sec.11 (4). Pet Owners who refuse to put their dog under
Observation and do not shoulder medical expenses shall be
Meted a fine of P25,000.00
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Responsibilities of the LGU
• Proper immunization, registration, issuance of dog tags
-Annual registration and vaccination
-adherence to a standard dog tagging system
-verification requirement on the ownership and registration records of dogs
during transport
• -Enforce dog impounding activities and field control to eliminate stray dog
-establishment of dog pounds
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Responsibilities of the LGU
• Ensure dogs are leashed/ confined within the owners premises
-consistent with Pet owners responsibility
• Allocate funds to augment the anti rabies program
• Ensure enforcement of RA 8485 ( Animal Welfare Act)
• Enact additional ordinances to support the National Rabies Prevention
program
-Model ordinance to be made available to LGU
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Ordinance includes provisions on:
a. Registration/ vaccination
b. RPO
c. Regulation of Tandok
d. control of strays, leashing and confinement
e. establishment and operation of animal control facility
f. dog population control
g. Information, education and communication campaign
h. fund sourcing and generation
i. incentives and penalties
j. LGU Vet appointment and Vet Office
k. prohibition on trade of dogs for meat
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• Prohibit the trade of dogs for meat
-enforce ordinance and other regulations prohibiting trade of dogs for meat
• Establishment/maintenance of dog pound in cities and 1st class municipalities
• Prohibit use of electrocution as a euthanasia procedure
• Appointment of veterinarian and establish a veterinary office in every province,
City & 1st class municipality
• Requirement for petshops to post information regarding rabies and RPO
• Collection of fines imposed under Sec. 11 of RA 9482
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What is trading of dogs for meat?
•include but not limited to buying and/or selling of dogs,
dog meats and carcasses, dog farming, collecting,
and /or slaughtering of dogs for commercial consumption.
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• Section 11 (7)
Any person found guilty of trading of dogs for meat shall
be fined not less than Five thousand (5,000.00) per dog
AND subjected to imprisonment of one to four years.
•Section11 (8) Any person found guilty of electrocution as
a method of euthanasia shall be find not less than Five
Thousand pesos (5.000.00) per act AND subject to
imprisonment for one to four years.
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The horrors of Dog
Meat Trading
- inhumane act to
treat and kill dogs
this way
- filthy, putrid meat
unfit for human
consumption
- can be fatal if dog
is rabid
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Section 9 Impounding, field control and disposition of stray,
unvaccinated dogs
-Guidelines:
• Impounded in LGU designated dog pound
• Placement for adoption of unclaimed dogs after 3 days
• After 3 days the dogs are considered abandoned
• disposed consistent with the provisions of RA 8485
• immediate euthanasia if:
• Dangerous to retain
• Dog is suffering from pain/discomfort
• Diagnosed with contagious/communicable disease
• Proper isolation and disposal of rabid dog
Section 10 Dog Population Control
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The government agencies concerned together with the NGOS and Pos shall
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IEC campaigns on RPO, including the option of spay and neuter
Incentive program by giving discounts to pet owners availing the spay and
Neuter services for their dogs
Mandatory spay and neuter for dogs impounded 3 times before release
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Fine for impounded dogs P 500.00 but not more than 1,000
DILG Commitment
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Pursuant to the provisions of the DILG-DOH Joint Memorandum Circular No.
2005-01, DILG MC Nos. 2003-153 and 2000-91, all local chief executives are
enjoined to strictly observe the following:
1. Appointment of Veterinarian Officer which is mandatory for Provincial and
City
Government as provided under Section 489 of the Local
Government Code.
2. Enactment of an Ordinance aimed at protecting and promoting animal welfare
3. Conduct of a sustained info drive about the provisions of RA 8485, animal
rights and the hazards of eating dog and cat meat which may be infected with
rabies and heat-resistant parasites; and
4. Apprehension and prosecution of those engaged in the illegal trading of
animals.
5. Prior to the issuance of a Mayor’s Business Permit, an Animal Welfare
Certificate of Registration from the Bureau of Animal Industry shall be required
for all animal facilities used for breeding, treatment, sale or trading and training
of animals.
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DILG Commitment
Memo Circular 2011-30 Dated March 3, 2011
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Strict implementation of RA 9482
“Toward this end, all provincial governors, City Mayors
And Municipal Mayors are hereby advised for the full
compliance of the requirements of RA 9482, and to give
Emphasis on the prohibition of the trade of dog meat, as set
Forth in Section7 (7) of the abovecited law.”
Jesse M. Robredo
Secretary
AKF
Rabies is preventable if only we are responsible!!
The End
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